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Pork Export Volumes Increase

Published December 14, 2018

According to USMEF and USDA, October pork export volume was 207,725 metric tons. That’s the largest since May, but still two percent lower year-over-year, reflecting smaller variety meat exports. Export value was also the largest since May, but still down…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published December 12, 2018

The Minnesota Beef Update is a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. The importance of international export markets was one highlight from the Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention. Hear more from Greg Hanes of the…
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Pork Exports Still Facing Headwinds

Published November 5, 2018

U.S. Pork Exports continue to be impacted by retaliatory tariffs in China and Mexico. That's according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In September, U.S. pork export volume was down 2 percent from a year ago to just over 179,000…
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U.S. Beef Exports Remain Strong

Published November 5, 2018

According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports remained very strong in September. Data released by USDA reports September beef exports totaled 110,160 metric tons, up 6 percent from a year ago. Those exports were valued at $687…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published September 7, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice-President of International Marketing Greg Hanes updates on beef exports.
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Promoting Pork in the DR

Published June 28, 2018

Two Minnesota pig farmers, Randy Spronk of Edgerton and John Schwartz of Sleepy Eye, participated in the Latin American Product Showcase in the Dominican Republic. Spronk said these buyers are looking for whole muscle cuts. "We were on a market…
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