USMEF to Mexico and Brazilian Egg Imports Double
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**California Assembly Member Juan Alanis, of Modesto, spoke with Ag Alert® about the role legislative committees play in the State Legislature’s policymaking process.
Alanis says Committees provide a space to hold discussions on issues and we try to engage in bipartisan conversations to see what questions come up and hopefully find some solutions.
Alanis says public testimony on how constituents may be affected can have a huge impact on how the members view bills.
**A team of livestock and grain producers traveled with the
U.S. Meat Export Federation to Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and to participate in a local trade show.
The group also visited a broad selection of retail outlets featuring U.S. beef, pork, and lamb, ranging from traditional markets to Costco.
Mexico was the top destination for American pork last year at a record 1.15 million metric tons.
**The U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil and is considering relaxing regulations as the Trump Administration tries to lower record-high egg prices caused by bird flu.
None of the Brazilian or broiler chicken eggs will make it to the grocery store but could be used for processed foods like cake mixes, ice cream, or salad dressing, freeing up fresh eggs for American shoppers.
