Articles tagged under: U.S. Meat Export Federation
Herath Starts With USMEF on January 3
Published December 14, 2021
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has added veteran journalist John Herath to its staff. Herath will serve as the organization's communications director. Herath spent time with Farm Journal Media and Vance Media, inlcuding time as the producer of AgriTalk. Herath…Small Wins Can Help the Supply Chain Backlog
Published November 29, 2021
Demand for U.S. beef and pork remains strong and, in some cases, is record large. However, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says supply chain issues continue to be an issue. "It's getting to a critical level…USMEF Elects New Officer Team
Published November 15, 2021
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has elected Mark Swanson as its new chair. Swanson is the CEO for Birko Corporation of Colorado. Dean Meyer, who is a corn, soybean and livestock producer at Rock Rapids, Iowa is chair-elect. The vice…Beef Exports Break $1 Billion Milestone
Published October 6, 2021
The United States broke a new value record for beef exports in August. Sales topped the $1 billion mark for the first time. There was record business with China and the largest beef export totals for the year to Japan.…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."…A ‘Record-Breaking’ Performance for U.S. Red Meat
Published May 7, 2021
U.S. red meat exports had a record-breaking performance in March to end the first quarter. Both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly value on record, coming in at 124,800 metric tons and 294,700 metric tons, respectively. U.S. Meat…SD Native Named USMEF Chair
Published November 16, 2020
A South Dakota native is the new chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Cargill Protein Vice President of International Sales Pat Binger transitioned to the leadership role during last week’s USMEF Virtual Strategic Planning Conference. Binger says the biggest…U.S. Beef Exports are Starting to Soar
Published February 6, 2020
More than 126 million Japanese consumers now have greater access to American beef. That comes after export restrictions were loosened at the beginning of 2020. U.S. Meat Export Federation chairman Cevin Jones says U.S. beef exports to Japan are picking…Optimism for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports in 2020
Published November 18, 2019
Thirty farmers and ranchers have returned from a trip to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The group met with buyers of U.S. meat products, as well as consumers. It was a timely trip with the signing of a…