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Nigeria, a Win for US Beef Producers, Dairy Checkoff Dollars Redirected
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USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted.
Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.
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Exporters Push For USTR To React To African Meat Ban
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The Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) is under scrutiny by the U.S. meat industry due to trade barriers imposed by some African countries on American beef and pork.
DOJ Seeks Public Tips in Beef Packer Antitrust Probe
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The Department of Justice is investigating potential antitrust violations, including price-fixing and volume control among beef packers. The DOJ has reviewed over 3 million documents and interviewed thousands of industry participants. They are calling for public assistance to gather more information to aid their investigation and potentially restore competitive market forces, which have been suppressed by monopolistic practices, leading to the decline of the cattle industry.
Positive Pork Export Numbers
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The US Meat Export Federation reported that March pork exports were among the largest on record, with a volume of 285,000 metric tons and a value of over $800 million, the second highest ever.
MCOOL Back in Conversations
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The National Farmers supports the potential reintroduction of mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef in the U.S. due to increased beef imports, particularly from Argentina, following President Trump's announcement
Good News, Bad News for Cattle and Pork Exports
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Market diversification is key to livestock exports during this time of uncertainty with China.
Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026
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The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026
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The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
Record Pork Exports to Mexico
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The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.
JBS Collusion Lawsuit Agreement
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A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
Japanese Beef Buyers Tour US Beef Operations
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The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.
2024 Was the Year of Pork
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US pork exports have eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024 according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation.
FMD in Germany Does Not Necessarily Translate to US Opportunity
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The US Meat Export Federations' take on what Foot and Mouth in Germany with regards to increased US meat export opportunity.
Record Fourth Quarter US Pork Exports
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Columbia leads the way in US pork imports.
Colombia LIfts Ban on US Beef Imports
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Colombia closed borders to US beef after US H5NI detections. While they are reopening their border to US beef, there is still work to be done, according to the US Meat Export Federation.
US Heartland Team Promotes US Meat, Variety Cuts
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US beef producers and industry traveled to Japan to share the story of US meat producers and learn about Japanese consumer choices and preferences.
USDA Publishes Additional Ag Promotion Program Funds Announcement
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The US Meat Export Federation has used program funds from the first round of the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program to promote US meat exports.
US Meat Export Federation Works to Streamline Canada Meat Exports
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Regulatory burdens sometimes slow shipments of meat from the US to Canada.
Chef Educates on US Beef Attributes
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The US Meat Export Federation continues to showcase the quality and favorable characteristics of US Beef to other countries.
US Beef Producers on A Mission to Promote US Beef
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Several US Producers went to Asia to promote US Beef to foreign buyers.