Imports and Exports
March exports of both U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year in volume, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Beef exports were below year-ago levels in December and posted the first full-year value decline since 2009.
U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
This past year won’t be remembered for record-high prices, but 2015 certainly taught beef producers a few lessons.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) annual Strategic Planning Conference concluded last week in Tucson, Arizona, with the election of a new officer team.
U.S. pork exports showed modest improvement in September while beef exports endured the most difficult month in some time.
The fifth edition of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase, held July 15-16 in San Jose, Costa Rica, was the largest and most productive to date.
After an encouraging performance in April, exports of U.S. beef and pork lost momentum in May, falling below year-ago levels in both volume and value according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
Canada seeks $3 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, while Mexico targets $653 million in trade.
Based on a study commissioned by the USDA, economists report that compliance leads to billions in net economic costs.
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) will be costly and have no economic benefit to consumers, a report from USDA indicates.
The USMEF Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef, began last week in Shanghai, China.
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).
A University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist says the slowdown is affecting the U.S. meat industry.
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 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.
The August price increases were led by beef, pork and chicken costs.
U.S. pork and beef exports maintained their strong momentum in May.
U.S. beef and pork exports continued their positive growth trend in April.
Brazil is seeking to increase its lead over India, Australia and the U.S. in meat exports by stepping up sales to Russia and the Middle East.
The pace of U.S. beef and pork exports increased sharply in March.
Japan, the world’s largest pork importer, may accelerate tariff talks with Canada to increase pressure on the U.S. to ease demands for cuts in agricultural protection, the Asian nation’s biggest hog farmers group said.
Japan, the world’s largest pork buyer, will lower its tariff on pig meat shipments from Australia in a bilateral trade agreement that also reduces import duties on beef.
A federal appeals court is allowing labels on certain cuts of meat to say where the animals were born, raised and slaughtered.
Japan opens beef trade; conversely, trade barriers and other obstacles seem to be emerging at a rather alarming rate in 2013.
Labeling would require the origin designations to include information about where each of the production steps occurred.
The first month of 2013 offered a mix of good news and challenges for exports of U.S. beef and pork during January
U.S. pork exports for the first 11 months of 2012 continued to exceed the record-setting pace of 2011.