Articles tagged under: imports
China’s Meat Imports Lower Than One Year Ago
Published March 8, 2022
China’s meat imports in the first two months of 2022 are 33 percent lower than a year ago. China brought in 1.07 million tons of meat in the January through February period, down from the 1.6 million tons from the…Ag Department Predicts U.S. Will Be a Major Importer in Years Ahead
Published February 23, 2022
America's preference for fresh, healthy foods year-round will drive a $100 billion increase in food and ag imports in the years ahead. That's according to the USDA. The agency forecasts imports to increase by an average of six percent a…Livestock Must Meet ND Import Requirements
Published May 3, 2020
Livestock producers must make sure any livestock bought or received from other states meet North Dakota’s import requirements. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says due to recent meat plant closures, the department is aware of individuals planning to purchase live animals,…U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports
Published February 24, 2020
The U.S. has restored market access for fresh Brazilian beef exports and those in the industry are reacting. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has “serious concerns” about the re-entry. NCBA questions the lack of scientific evidence used to justify Brazil’s…USDA Releases New Branding Regs
Published December 20, 2018
USDA has finalized new branding regulations for imported cattle. The new rules reduce confusion that has led to animals being improperly rejected for U.S. import. The changes simplify branding identifiers of cattle shipped from Mexico, and should reduce branding errors…