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WASHINGTON, D.C. – While political tensions between the U.S. and China have increased these past months, it hasn’t affected U.S. agricultural trade to a great degree. Recent sales of U.S. corn and sorghum followed up a record year of China beef exports and China has also been back in the soybean export market. According to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Â Brazil’s beef exports to China have halted today after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the northern state of Para, the country’s agriculture and livestock ministry said on Wednesday. According to Minister Carlos Favaro, “All measures are being taken at each state of the investigation and the matter is […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August exports of U.S. pork topped year-ago totals for the first time in 2022, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were slightly above last August’s large volume and again topped $1 billion in value, reaching this milestone in seven out of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. beef exports set new volume and value records in May, topping $1 billion for the fourth time this year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While pork exports were well below last year’s large totals, shipments were the largest of 2022 in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is on its way to President Biden’s desk for signing. The legislation will crack down on skyrocketing ocean shipping costs and ease supply chain backlogs that are raising prices for consumers and making it harder for U.S. farmers and exporters to get their goods to the global […]
MANHATTAN, KS – When selecting meat in the grocery store the product cut, price per pound, and visual appeal are just some of the factors that influence the purchasing decision. And for curious consumers, plant-based protein sources may also drive the purchase for those who follow a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eat meat or […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Â The United States and Japan have reached an agreement to increase the beef safeguard trigger level to prevent a higher tariff from being imposed on US beef. During a call with reporters, Assistant US Trade Representative for Agriculture Affairs and Commodity Policy Julie Callahan says it is a win for both countries. The […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports finished slightly below the record volume reached in 2020 but set a new value record, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export value continued to soar, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October pork exports were below last year’s large total but year-to-date shipments remained slightly above the record pace of 2020. […]
HELENA, MT – After aruptly closing in 2012 due to budget cuts, the Montana Asia Trade Office in Taipei, Taiwan was officially re-oepened during a ceremony at the State Capitol. “One of our greatest sources of pride as Montanans is the world-class products grown, raised, or made here in the Treasure State, and we’re fortunate […]
