An Addition to the USMEF Team
Ashley Michels is joining the U.S. Meat Export Federation as communications director. For the past dozen years, Michels has been a news anchor and reporter at KDVR-TV and KWGN-TV in Denver.
Articles tagged under: U.S. Meat Export Federation
Robust Red Meat Demand Despite Current Trade Environment
Despite a chaotic trade environment, demand remains healthy for U.S. pork, beef and lamb. During the U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference in Indianapolis, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said ongoing negotiations may lead to new opportunities for…
McKinney, Hayes to be Honored by USMEF
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has announced the 2025 recipents of its most prestigious awards. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney will receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award. McKinney was the first USDA undersecretary for trade…
ND Strengthen Trade Ties in South Korea
Part of the North Dakota Beef Commission’s mission is to build and diversify export markets for beef. In support of that mission, NDBC Vice Chair Bryan Amundson recently took part in a trade trip to South Korea. "South Korea is…
Slow, Slow Expansion Happening in the Cattle Herd
According to CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach, fed cattle supplies remain tight. "We've got more hooks than we have cattle to fill those hooks. And we see that not only at the fed cattle level, but we see it at…
Market Access for U.S. Pork Maintained
U.S. red meat processing plant registrations for exports to China implemented under the Phase I trade agreement of 2020 expired at mid-month. However, China started the past week by renewing its registrations for more than 360 U.S. pork processing plants,…
USMEF Participates in Trade Mission to Morocco
The U.S. Meat Export Federation was one of 50 ag companies and organizations participating in USDA's trade mission to Morocco. USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland sees Morocco as a great fit for expanding trade. "Countries like Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire…
Record U.S. Pork Exports
This year has been a record time for U.S. pork exports. "2024 was a really outstanding year for pork, but we need to continue focusing on developing markets other than China," said Joe Schuele, vice president of communications, U.S. Meat…
Opportunity Seen in the African Market
The U.S. Meat Export Federation was represented at this year’s SIAL Paris Food Expo. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom sees a lot of opportunity in the African market for U.S. meat. "We definitely see that region of the world…
Giordano, Jagels to Receive USMEF Honors
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present the Michael J. Mansfield Award to former National Pork Producers Council lobbyist Nick Giordano. This award recognizes individuals who have advanced U.S. trade relations. USMEF will also recognize Nebraska farmer Mark Jagels with…
