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U.S. Beef Exports Set Record High in 2021

Published January 2, 2022

U.S. beef export demand set a record high in 2021 with nearly 2 billion pounds exported. The key markets were South Korea, Japan, and China. The cattle byproduct value also surged and was driven by the export market. Strong exports…

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Quality Drives Beef Market

Published December 30, 2021

During the past six months, beef consumers have reinforced their preference for products at the top end of the market. Choice and prime wholesale prices have skyrocketed during the second half of 2021. The prime/select spread has averaged nearly $85…

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“Very Good” Demand Expected for U.S. Animal Protein in 2022

Published December 30, 2021

Breaking that down demand by species, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Analyst Don Close says the poultry sector is in a position for modest growth, the pork sector may see choppy growth and the beef sector will do very well. COVID…

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MN Beef Update

Published November 10, 2021

The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association will be meeting ahead of the State Cattle Industry Convention to discuss resolutions for the year ahead. Association member Krist Wollum has more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.

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USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Published October 12, 2021

USDA’s forecast for 2021 red meat and poultry production was lowered in the last month. An increase in beef production was offset by declining production for pork, broilers and turkeys.  The beef numbers were influenced by heavier-than-average carcass weights and…

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Fire Shuts Down NE Beef Packing Plant

Published September 13, 2021

A JBS-USA beef packing plant in Grand Island, Nebraska had a fire on Sunday night. This interrupted production at the facility. A statement on the JBS Grand Island Beef Facebook page said at this time, fabrication and slaughter of the…

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Beef Checkoff Continues to Promote a Safe and Nutritious Product

Published August 16, 2021

Record-high demand is positive for the promoters of beef. North Dakota Beef Commission board member Ray Erbele, who hails from Streeter, says consumers are most interested in where their food comes from, particularly how it is being raised. "So, I…

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Strong Demand for U.S. Beef

Published August 12, 2021

Year-to-date, U.S. beef exports are up 18 percent. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says it is important to keep up that momentum. "I would argue that in a lot of countries demand is higher than pre-COVID."…

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Until There is Trust, More Oversight Needed for Beef Supply Chain

Published August 5, 2021

In the words of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Don Schiefelbein, there are more cattle to be harvested than hooks to harvest them. With that imbalance, packers ration supply with lower prices at the cow-calf/feeder level. At the same time,…

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Experts Identify Issues Facing the Beef Industry in House Subcommittee Hearing

Published July 29, 2021

A House Agriculture Subcommittee met Wednesday morning to discuss the state of the beef supply chain. In opening comments, Committee Chairman Jim Costa reiterated the fact that many people don’t know where their food comes from. "A lot of people…

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