U.S. Meat Export Federation

U.S. beef exports climbed in value during July as Mexico, Taiwan, and Japan all posted strong numbers. China's weakness couldn't slow momentum that put over $420 per head in producers' pockets.

Less-glamorous cuts like chuck rolls and short plates are finding serious fans in Asia, and that's actually good news for the whole beef industry.

U.S. beef brought in over $818 million in export value last May, the strongest per-head return in four years, while suspended plants in China continue to hold back an estimated 2 billion dollars in sales.

There’s a sense of relief in the air for ranchers as U.S. beef plants secure extended access to China, a move the industry calls a "breakthrough"

A big boost in beef exports is making waves, especially from markets like Taiwan and Japan. Let’s dig into the details.

At the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s annual strategic planning conference last week, the organization elected Jay Theiler as the new chair.

Overall, beef exports were down about 12% for the month of May, to 97,000 metric tons, much of that because of China. However, the news isn’t all bad.

John Newton of Terrain, at last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference told the audience that he is confident that the Trump Administration will get a Phase Two deal accomplished with China.   “I think it's going to happen. I don't know wh...

A team of buyers from major Japanese beef importers recently visited Idaho, as well as Kansas and Colorado to learn about the beef supply chain, from ranch to feedlot, processing to retail.   “We had about a dozen buyers that represented four of the major beef importing companies in Japan come to visit us here in Idaho," said Agri Beef’s Jay Theiler, one of the hosts of the tour.  "We ha

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 ...