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Beef Trade 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many will argue that President Trump’s tariffs on many of our biggest trading partners will, if it hasn’t already, make life more difficult for ag producers.
Beef Trade 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many will argue that President Trump’s tariffs on many of our biggest trading partners will, if it hasn’t already, make life more difficult for ag producers.
Japan Trade and U.S. Red Meat Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Trump administration recently announced the U.S.-Japan Trade and Investment Agreement after Japan sent its top tariff negotiator to Washington, D.C., to finalize the details.
Japan Trade and U.S. Red Meat Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Trump administration recently announced the U.S.-Japan Trade and Investment Agreement after Japan sent its top tariff negotiator to Washington, D.C., to finalize the details.
Good News, Bad News for Cattle and Pork Exports
Line on Agriculture
Market diversification is key to livestock exports during this time of uncertainty with China.
Record Pork Exports to Mexico
Line on Agriculture
The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.
Beef Trade 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
Beef Trade 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
UK Trade Deal - USMEF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.
Meat Exports to China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China’s effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.
Japanese Beef Buyers Tour US Beef Operations
Line on Agriculture
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.
USMEF to Mexico and Brazilian Egg Imports Double
The Agribusiness Update
Livestock and grain producers travel with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and a local trade show, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.
Georgia Jury Rules on Roundup and Brazilian Egg Imports Double
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says Roundup weed killer caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.
Meat Exports and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Like the other segments of U.S. agriculture, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war.
2024 Was the Year of Pork
Line on Agriculture
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.
Vilsack New World Food Prize CEO and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.
Vilsack New World Food Prize CEO and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.
Beef and Pork Exports Higher and Proposed ESA Listing for Monarch Butterfly
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef and pork exports posted year-over-year increases in October, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the Monarch Butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Record Fourth Quarter US Pork Exports
Line on Agriculture
Columbia leads the way in US pork imports.
Online Grocery Shopping Higher and Pork and Beef Exports Up
The Agribusiness Update
A recent report from the USDA highlights a significant shift toward online grocery shopping in the U.S., and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.