U.S. beef exports remained red-hot during January, a continuation of last year’s record-breaking performance. Pork exports continued to trend lower in January despite another outstanding month for exports to Mexico.

A federal appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by cattle ranchers over the alleged mislabeling of beef as a “Product of the U.S.A.”

Although we will never be fully prepared, we can always be more fully prepared than we are today, said Gene Noem, National Pork Board president, during his opening comments at the National Pork Industry Forum.

Canada has approved the importation of beef and pork from Brazil, which had been blocked over health concerns, authorities from both countries said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowed three pork plants to increase processing line speeds this month as part of a trial program, reviving a policy that started under the Trump administration.

Biosecurity is not a new concept, says Jan Archer, a N.C. pork producer. But she says producers may not fully realize the impact keeping farms safe, pigs healthy and businesses operating means to their communities.