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Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12th-16th.  Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Thursday January 30th.   “This ...
Is GM Wheat Bound For the PNW?
Is GM Wheat Bound For the PNW?
Is GM Wheat Bound For the PNW?
Back in August, the USDA gave the greenlight for a genetically modified wheat to be grown in the United States.  Does this mean growers across the Northwest will soon plant and grow HB4 wheat, which is modified to be drought tolerate?   ...
October Red Meat Export Pace Above 2023 Levels
October Red Meat Export Pace Above 2023 Levels
October Red Meat Export Pace Above 2023 Levels
The latest U.S. red meat export numbers are out.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, said October beef exports totaled 105,269 metric tons, up 1% year-over-year, while the value jumped 3% to $860.4 million.   “...
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...

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