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Beef Exports Remained Strong In March
Beef Exports Remained Strong In March
Beef Exports Remained Strong In March
Red meat exports moved higher in the month of March.  Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, said considering all of the uncertainty when it comes to trade and tariffs, one thing is clear; demand for American beef continues to be strong globally.   “...
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
A look at April’s U.S. meat trade forecast points to overall export reductions both month-over-month as well as and year-over-year.  Why the drop?   “Beef export forecast the change this month was largely reflecting reduced exports to China because of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including the fact that we've seen a lapse in plant registrations for exports to China,” said USDA World Agricu
Port Labor Dispute Affecting Red Meat Exports
Port Labor Dispute Affecting Red Meat Exports
Port Labor Dispute Affecting Red Meat Exports
U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt American red meat exports.  Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime All...
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...
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Brazil’s agriculture and livestock ministry says beef exports to China are temporarily on hold after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in one of the northern states called Para.  Reuters said the suspension is part of an animal health agreement made between the two countries and likely won’t last long.  However, it is...
Halstrom: Despite Headwinds 2022 Was A Great Year For Beef
Halstrom: Despite Headwinds 2022 Was A Great Year For Beef
Halstrom: Despite Headwinds 2022 Was A Great Year For Beef
Year-end data from USDA shows that that U.S. beef exports reach new heights in 2022, including double digit growth in export value.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said volume in 2022 was up a few percentage points from 2021, establishing that new export value record of $11.7 billion...
USMEF: 2022 A Good Year For Beef Exports
USMEF: 2022 A Good Year For Beef Exports
USMEF: 2022 A Good Year For Beef Exports
After recording huge numbers in 2021, beef export figures came back to earth in November 2022.  But the news is far from bad, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.  He noted while beef exports were down year-over-year in November, several markets set new yearly value records in just 11 months.   “Korea, Ch...
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service released a report titled U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.  Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to East Asia were outstanding in the first half of 2022 in terms of value and volume.   The re...
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
U.S. beef production is expected to decrease in 2023, which will impact export volumes.  Despite that, Dan Halstrom U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, said he sees new possibilities for the industry.   “This is an opportunity in 2023, knowing that we will be down on beef production in total, to diversify our portfolio on a product side and provide more options to our customers around t

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