Pork

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...

The Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign urging Congress to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12.  The Center calls it an “overreaching law” that’s driving up U.S. grocery prices. The “Food...

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...

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.   “...

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

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 ...

The National Pork Producers Council, and now the National Chicken Council are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to reject recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.  That report emphasizes plant-based proteins over lean meats like chicken and pork.  Among t...

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 ...

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 ...

USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined.  Commercial meat output totaled 4.56 billion pounds in November, down 3% from November 2023.  Beef production dropped three percent on an annual basis to 2.22 billion pou...