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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.
Despite a continued slump in U.S. red meat export volume, the value of beef and pork exports remained slightly ahead of 2011.
Overall, pork and beef export value totals continue to outpace last year’s records.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that pork and beef exports concluded the first half of 2012 in solid fashion.
Livestock groups petition EPA for one-year waiver of ethanol production mandate.
But beef export results were mixed with beef export volume down but beef values up.
The proposed rule sparked controversy due to what was referred to as a serious overreach of EPA’s authority.
The World Trade Organization Appellate Body upholds earlier findings that U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling violates trade agreement.
New rules proposed by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock could bring additional strain to producers.
NCBA president says a proposed federal mandate on livestock production would compromise animal welfare.
U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February, while beef exports trended slightly lower.
Three documents published today in the Federal Register.
U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year, but the early indications for 2012 are good.
Exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011.
A new animal-welfare panel will work to provide credible feedback on undercover video surveillance and foster balanced discussion.
Court rules components of EPA criteria for Florida nutrient standards as arbitrary and capricious.
The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.
U.S. pork exports set another monthly volume record, which helped offset high production. Beef exports remain strong too.
In some states, manure application on frozen ground is prohibited, while some states provide the option with certain limits.
That’s good news for protein producers, since foodservice sales represent a large portion of beef, pork and poultry purchases.
Demand strength is expected to carry into 2012 in the face of tight cattle supplies.
October was another excellent month for U.S. pork and beef exports.
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.
For 2011, beef and broiler production forecasts are reduced, but pork and turkey production is increased.
President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that’s left is implementation.
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.
The pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.