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The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month, largely reflecting lower beef and pork production.

U.S. pork exports in September were steady with last year’s volume, while beef exports were well below a year ago, says the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

The forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2013 is reduced as higher feed prices are expected to pressure producer returns.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that pork and beef exports concluded the first half of 2012 in solid fashion.

The future of corn prices and the impact on fed livestock continues to be an unfolding, tumultuous situation.

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Lower than expected pork and poultry production more than offset a higher beef production forecast..

Overall, pork and beef export value totals continue to outpace last year’s records.

The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.

U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year, but the early indications for 2012 are good.