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US Meat Export Federation Works to Streamline Canada Meat Exports
Line on Agriculture
Regulatory burdens sometimes slow shipments of meat from the US to Canada.
USDA Dairy Assistance and Beef Export Values Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting applications for financial assistance to dairy producers who incur losses due to bird flu, and U.S. beef export value topped $900 million in May, the highest since June of last year.
Carolina's in Drought and Beef Export Values Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
99 of North Carolina's 100 counties and all 46 South Carolina counties are in drought or abnormally dry conditions, and U.S. beef export value topped $900 million in May, the highest since June of last year.
Chef Educates on US Beef Attributes
Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Export Federation continues to showcase the quality and favorable characteristics of US Beef to other countries.
Dairy Plight Highlights Traceability Needs
California Ag Today
Gene Noem, U.S. Meat Export Federation, explains that trust is paramount in getting buy-in from industry on animal disease traceability.
Parallels in Animal Disease Traceability
Southeast Regional Ag News
Gene Noem, USMEF, reflects on the challenges with and urgency to create an effective animal disease traceability database.
Trade War with China & Ag and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
A trade war with China could have significant impacts on California agriculture, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Orange Peels for Cardio Health and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
US Beef Producers on A Mission to Promote US Beef
Line on Agriculture
Several US Producers went to Asia to promote US Beef to foreign buyers.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
USMEF Works to Diversity World Markets
Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Exportation says that opportunities for lower-value beef cuts and beef variety meats are gaining traction in markets outside the US.
What's in the Way of U.S. Beef Trade?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Challenges in the beef industry, according to USMEF past chair, included depressed currencies and stagnant trade policies.
International Trade and the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
There’s been a lot of discussion during this farm bill cycle about the need to update Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program spending levels for commodity programs, including for the U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to promote beef and pork exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said additional funding would be put to work right away.
Using Beef Checkoff Dollars to Develop New Markets
Line on Agriculture
US Meat Export Federation Chair, Randy Spronk talked about exports at recent CattleCon meeting.
Hong Kong Foodservice Rebound Creates More Opportunity for Producers
Line on Agriculture
US Meat Export Federation, President and CEO, Dan Halstrom reports what he learned from a recent trip to Hong Kong.
2024 U.S. Red Meat Exports Forecasts a Varied Outlook
California Ag Today
Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast.
Where's the Beef (Going)?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The red meat export potential, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, is mixed as we head into 2024.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
National Peanut Butter Month and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and high consumption and menu versatility are two reasons to celebrate, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.