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A University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist says the slowdown is affecting the U.S. meat industry.

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.

Export value for both U.S. beef and pork reached new heights in 2014, posting double-digit gains over the previous year’s totals, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

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.

The forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month on slower growth in cow numbers and milk per cow.

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.

Beef production is slated to slow globally compared to pork and chicken.

The U.S. is running out of options in its effort to tell consumers where fresh cuts of meat originated after a successful challenge to package labeling by Canada and Mexico.

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

Beef and total red meat production continues to slide.