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October was another excellent month for U.S. pork and beef exports.

For 2011, beef and broiler production forecasts are reduced, but pork and turkey production is increased.

The pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.

President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that’s left is implementation.

But a survey finds those who would pay more would only be willing to pay 1% to 5% more.

The World Trade Organization sides with Canada and Mexico in a complaint against the U.S. mandatory country of origin labeling.

USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.

The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.

Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.

These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.