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USMEF: Beef Export Momentum Continues in July
USMEF: Beef Export Momentum Continues in July
USMEF: Beef Export Momentum Continues in July
According to data from the USDA, American beef exports continued building momentum in July.  Beef exports that month were up 7% from a year ago and the second largest of 2024.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said they are very encouraged by what they are seeing.   “With abou...
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
Both parties challenged U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai repeatedly on the administration’s failure to negotiate market-opening free trade deals and even pursuing a ‘go-it-alone’ policy without consulting lawmakers on trade.   “Congres...
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced the speaker lineup and registration details for its 2023 Spring Conference, set for May 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.  The opening general session will feature USMEF's senior staff from the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss emerging issues in key Asian markets, including how the removal of many COVID restrictions could provide momentum for the reg
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
White Nose Syndrome Destructive Among North American Bats
Experts said it is perhaps the biggest threats to North American bat populations.   “The disease called White Nose Syndrome," said U.S. Forest Service researcher Roger Perry.  "It’s caused by a fungus introduced in the United States about 2006.”   Perry says ...
Red Meat Industry Holds Showcase Delayed By COVID
Red Meat Industry Holds Showcase Delayed By COVID
Red Meat Industry Holds Showcase Delayed By COVID
As COVID restrictions are lifting across SE Asia, U.S. red meat suppliers had their first opportunity to meet face-to-face with buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam.  The U.S. Meat Products Showcase, made possible through support from USDA, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, was originally planned for 2020 but was delayed because of COVID.  Dave Re...
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Between drought and input costs, the beef industry nationwide is facing a variety of challenges.  The University of Idaho’s Phil Bass noted following the slowdowns from the pandemic, larger packing facilities are running at or near capacity which is good news moving product out to customers.  But when it c...
Shipping Remains A Concern For Northwest Ag
Shipping Remains A Concern For Northwest Ag
Shipping Remains A Concern For Northwest Ag
The supply chain continues to be a challenge for Americans, not only when it comes to products coming into the United States, but goods heading out.  Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington state Potato Commission said they continue to struggle when it comes to getting product overseas, despite red hot demand for U.S. potato...
NMPF: West Coast Ports Still An Issue
NMPF: West Coast Ports Still An Issue
NMPF: West Coast Ports Still An Issue
Key industry groups say the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, recently signed into law by President Biden, hasn’t fixed West Coast shipping problems for U.S. dairy exports.  The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council trade manager Tony Rice says the Act was supposed to end abuses by ocean carriers. “But u...

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