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Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
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
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 ...
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative.  Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.   Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.   Many ...
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 ...
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...
Additional RAPP Funds Announced
Additional RAPP Funds Announced
Additional RAPP Funds Announced
What do you know about the UDSA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, better known as RAPP?   “RAPP specifically is about developing new markets and diversifying away from certain," said Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council.  " So, we are d...
EU Deforestation Rule Delayed
EU Deforestation Rule Delayed
EU Deforestation Rule Delayed
The European Parliament recently approved a one-year delay to regulations that would require importers of beef and other goods to show their products are not linked to deforestation.  The law was slated to go into effect at the end of the year, but as U.S. M...
Hanson Voted New USMEF Chair
Hanson Voted New USMEF Chair
Hanson Voted New USMEF Chair
Steve Hanson, a rancher from Elsie, NE, was elected chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation at the organization's Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, AZ on Friday.  Hanson said a priority for him will be the partnerships with the various checkoffs that support the work of USMEF around the globe.   “...
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
The latest U.S. red meat trade statistics are out, and September was a good month of U.S. beef exports.   "Almost 104,000 tons, up 5% - a pretty good month relative to some of the previous months of the year" said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Yo...
Trade, Expansion Highlighting USMEF Meeting This Week
Trade, Expansion Highlighting USMEF Meeting This Week
Trade, Expansion Highlighting USMEF Meeting This Week
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is gathering in Tucson, AZ, this week for their Strategic Planning Conference.  As Randy Spronk looks back at his year as chair of USMEF, a highlight has been the investment in market diversification made possible through the USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program or RAPP.   “...

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