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Despite China Drop, Beef Enjoyed A Strong April
Despite China Drop, Beef Enjoyed A Strong April
Despite China Drop, Beef Enjoyed A Strong April
Exports of U.S. beef trended lower in April due in large part to obstacles in China.   “China we knew would have an off month in April. It was really the start of the disruption and the height of the tariffs, almost 150% tariffs on beef throughout April," said U.S. Meat Ex...
Red Meat Production Falls 1% Year Over Year
Red Meat Production Falls 1% Year Over Year
Red Meat Production Falls 1% Year Over Year
According to the USDA, red meat output in April fell 1% from 2024’s numbers.  Production in the U.S. totaled 4.6 billion pounds last month, down from 4.64 billion a year earlier.  Beef output was reported at 2.24 billion pounds, up 3% year over year, as cattle slaughter dropped 6% to 2.57 million head.  The ave...
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
Lower Beef Exports Reported In February
Lower Beef Exports Reported In February
Lower Beef Exports Reported In February
According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, beef exports in February were down from 2024’s numbers.  Dan Halstrom, USMEF President and CEO, said a little over 98,000 tons were exported globally in February, a roughly 5% year-over-year drop.  Despite that ...
Meat Institute Strategies to Reduce Meat Prices
Meat Institute Strategies to Reduce Meat Prices
Meat Institute Strategies to Reduce Meat Prices
The Meat Institute sent a letter to President Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers.  The letter included a list of recommended actions for the administration to take, including rescinding the final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act put in place in March 2024.  Paired ...
Halstrom Pleased To See Port Agreement
Halstrom Pleased To See Port Agreement
Halstrom Pleased To See Port Agreement
U.S. longshoremen have reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers, averting a potential strike.  The two sides had been facing a January 15th deadline.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom is pleased.   “With the ...

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