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According to the latest USDA data, U.S. beef exports to Korea and Taiwan set new records in August. Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, noted exports to Taiwan in August totaled 7,439 metric tons, valued at nearly $64 million ...

When taking a look at the latest national wheat production numbers, the USDA reported a 1% increase from May numbers. "High increase in production in the mass crop production report this month," said World Agricultural Outlook Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

China said late last week it would immediately allow imports of barley and fresh blueberries from the United States. That move came just days after announcing plans to impose tariffs on barley imports from Australia, as well as blocking Australian beef imports ...

Since early December, U.S. Forest Service ground crews have been supporting Australia's efforts to control massive wildfire.  Shauna Legarza with the Forest Service said American fighters will remain in support as long as they are needed.  ...

December is typically one of the quieter months when it comes to the USDA's monthly crop production reports, and world agriculture supply and demand estimates.   "We don't get any new information from NASS regarding acreage or yields so we're not expecting anything to change on the production side for U.S. a...

The United States doesn’t seem to be as interested in trade deals with most of the Asia-Pacific region. The Washington Post said those words come directly from New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, who spoke last week about trade with America.  Ardern al...

Lamb Weston announced last week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Meals , a frozen potato processor in Australia.   Terms were not disclosed.   Ready Meals sells frozen potato products under the Harvest Choice brand and operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities in Hallam, Victoria.   “...

A new study suggests red meat can safely be stored for up to seven weeks.  Advancements in storage and vacuum packaging may extend the shelf life of red meat, according to researchers from the British Meat Producers Association and Meat and Livestock Australia.  ...

Japan is an important trading partner for U.S. agriculture, especially when it comes to beef and pork producers. That was the main topic of a panel discussion during the recent USDA Outlook Forum. USMEF Economist Erin Borror said that Japan is the leading value destination for both U...

When we said goodbye to 2018 the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), went into effect for six countries: Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.  That number moved to seven on Monday, with Vietnam officially part of the former TPP.  Th...