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The European Union will provide preferential market access for pork, has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. pork sanitary certificates, and intends to address other non-tariff barriers affecting agricultural trade.
StockLink takes aim at the censorship of traditional platforms by offering a space where livestock comes first, says Kaitlyn Hofschulte.
USMEF Chair Steve Hanson says there are buyers who want top of the line, others who want that mid cut and a lot of demand for cuts not used in the U.S.
Removing all non-tariff barriers would open the doors for U.S. beef and pork demand in Indonesia.
“Guide to Meat Processing” provides the science behind the ingredients and methodology used for processing meat and poultry products.
The image, the smell, the emotions: five cattle producers and veterinarians from around the world share their first-hand experience with New World screwworm.
USMEF shares May export data. While exports to China decreased steeply, Korea and Latin America and other countries increased compared to 2024.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
USDA says funding increase will ensure American-produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.
A growing number of states are passing legislation that puts constraints on cultivated meat.
As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.
A new study is helping researchers determine where and how to battle ticks that can change a person’s life for the worse with one bite.
Livestock producers say thanks to veterinarians for being valued members of their team.
With four companies controlling 85% of the beef market and 67% of pork, four U.S. senators are seeking to beef up enforcement of anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry.
The Protein PACT unites stakeholders across the animal protein industry to accelerate progress toward global sustainable development goals, focusing on people, animals, communities and the environment.
The Power of Meat report released on March 24 reveals some major wins for the livestock and poultry industry.
In a letter to President Trump, the Meat Institute provided strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers.
With a new presidential administration set to take over leadership this month, USMEF sees opportunities with current and new trade partners.
If the funding measure fails, USDA has a contingency plan in place for essential workers and services. The plan would retain a small number of administrative employees to oversee activities including disaster response and cybersecurity should funding lapse.
Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records with Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets fueling September beef export growth.
This award recognizes women who show outstanding leadership and a commitment to advancing women in the meat and poultry industry.
The end of the strike is terrific news for U.S. livestock producers and exporters who ship more than $100 million of U.S. pork and beef through those ports each week, says U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom.
Longshoremen at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are set to strike when their current labor contract expires at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1.
China’s soybean imports reached a record high in August 2024, reflecting significant growth in the country’s demand for the oilseed, but meat imports declined.
June exports of beef reached highest in two years. Pork exports were lower, they exceeded value from 2023.
Tyson Foods surpassed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit, indicating that demand was rebounding for its meat products, while lower grain prices reduced costs for animal feed.
Just recently a sixth pork facility was approved to export to Maylaysia. Approving beef plants has been more complicated, but USMEF continues working on the process.
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat processing industry.
Peer Ederer will present K-State’s prestigious Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture on Oct. 7.