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April exports of U.S. pork and beef were below the volumes recorded a year ago, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

March exports of both U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year in volume, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. 

February exports of U.S. pork and beef were roughly steady with last year’s volumes but export value moved lower as prices continued to decline from the 2014 highs, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

January exports of U.S. beef and pork were modestly higher than a year ago, but export value slipped for both products, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Beef exports were below year-ago levels in December and posted the first full-year value decline since 2009.

The National Pork Board introduced a pork industry crisis text news service,Pork Crisis Alert, which will immediately deliver essential information to U.S. pork producers in the event of a major industry-wide emergency.

U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

U.S. pork and beef exports in October edged higher than the previous month, but were still down from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) annual Strategic Planning Conference concluded last week in Tucson, Arizona, with the election of a new officer team.

U.S. pork exports showed modest improvement in September while beef exports endured the most difficult month in some time.

U.S. beef and pork exports struggled in August, remaining below year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

A number of management factors can contribute to poor air quality and ammonia in the swine barns, such as overfeeding nutrients as well as reduced ventilation. 

Economic headwinds continued to slow U.S. pork and beef exports in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

June export data, released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), reflected a challenging first half of 2015 for U.S. pork, beef and lamb exports.

The U.S. red meat industry has achieved outstanding export growth in recent years, enhancing profitability for all members of the supply chain.

The fifth edition of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase, held July 15-16 in San Jose, Costa Rica, was the largest and most productive to date.

After an encouraging performance in April, exports of U.S. beef and pork lost momentum in May, falling below year-ago levels in both volume and value according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

A Fourth of July cookout of Americans’ favorite foods costs slightly less this year, coming in at less than $6 per person.

April exports of U.S. pork reached the largest monthly volume in more than a year, while U.S. beef exports remained on a record value pace through April.

Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is a failed government mandate with serious economic implications.

Sustainability, consumer perceptions and building consumer trust discussed during first day of the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit.

Exports of U.S. pork and beef gained momentum in March after starting the year slowly, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

While still impacted by severe congestion in the West Coast ports, February exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb bounced back to some degree from the totals posted in January.

Dunkin' Donuts announced that it will map its international supply chain to understand the feasibility of transitioning to 100% cage-free eggs globally, and, based on this assessment, establish a global target with interim deliverables towards this goal.

The USMEF Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef.

Shipping delays caused by the West Coast labor dispute combined with a number of economic factors to drive export volumes for beef and pork to four-year lows.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef, began last week in Shanghai, China.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef announced the launch of a new case-ready packaging program for both Premium Black Angus Beef and All-Natural Duroc Pork.

Food, agricultural and allied industry groups yesterday urged the parties involved in a labor dispute that’s affecting food exports that ship out of West Coast ports to resolve their differences as soon as possible.

U.S. beef and pork export volumes trended lower in November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Last year as Jack Frost nipped across the United States, the swine industry saw an immense spike in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) cases.

Strong variety meat exports helped offset lower volumes for beef and pork muscle cuts in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

With September being another strong month for red meat export value, both U.S. beef and U.S. pork exports broke the $5 billion dollar mark for the first three quarters of the year.

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.96 billion pounds in September, up 1 percent from the 3.94 billion pounds produced in September 2013.

For the second consecutive month, August export value for U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year despite declines in volume.

U.S. red meat exports slowed in July, the first time this year that year-over-year export volumes were lower for both beef and pork.

U.S. beef and pork exports remained strong in June, pushing export value for both products to a record first-half pace.

U.S. pork and beef exports maintained their strong momentum in May.

Senior-level buyers from some of the top red meat importers in China and Hong Kong toured the heartland of America.

Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation granted a one-year exemption to the Hours-of-Service requirement for the transportation of livestock.

U.S. beef and pork exports continued their positive growth trend in April.

A new report reveals the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is failing to verify the accuracy of label claims on meat and poultry products sold in the United States.

Summer grilling season will cost meat lovers a few more dollars this year.

The pace of U.S. beef and pork exports increased sharply in March.

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report on worldwide antibiotic resistance (AMR), calling it a major worldwide threat to public health.

Short supplies, coupled with ranchers attempting to expand their herds, have led to lower commercial cow slaughter numbers, but weather conditions will help determine the direction of herd numbers.

$5.4 billion deal creates world’s second-largest animal health company.

Sign-up begins April 15 for livestock, honeybee and fruit grower emergency programs.

Buoyed by double-digit export growth to Mexico, U.S. pork and beef exports performed well in February despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices.

Undersecretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos announced last week that USDA is kicking off a national effort to reduce the devastating damage caused by feral, or free ranging, swine.