Articles tagged under: USMEF
USMEF Recognizes Symbiotic Relationship with Grains
Published March 5, 2024
U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman and Edgerton, Minnesota farmer Randy Spronk says the relationship between corn and soybean producers is a key to success in animal protein production. Sustainability claims in the animal ag industry are greatly influenced by grain…Spronk: Tell Your Story
Published January 20, 2024
In 1995, the United States was a net importer of pork. "In my career, we've gone from being a net importer to where we're exporting 27 or 28 percent of the value," reports Randy Spronk, chair, U.S. Meat Export Federation.…Meat Export Guidelines for China Updated
Published November 27, 2023
After a ten-month delay, China’s General Administration of Customs has approved 30 U.S. beef and pork establishments for export to China. “This year we hadn’t seen any plant list updates," said Erin Borror, vice president of economic analysis, U.S. Meat…Pork Exports Add Value to SD Soybeans
Published September 22, 2023
The U.S. Meat Export Federation led a trade visit to South Korea and Japan. South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council board member Todd Hanten was a member of the trade delegation and said their food consumption habits differ from…More Prop 12 Questions
Published July 2, 2023
The implementation date for California's Proposition 12 has been pushed back, but questions still remain. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says there are still questions about product moving through California for export. Not all…Entire Swine Industry Impacted by Prop 12 Decision
Published May 27, 2023
U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair-Elect Randy Spronk will take over leadership of the organization this fall. Spronk said this past week's USMEF Spring Conference considered difficult issues, like California's Proposition 12. Congressional action may be necessary to overturn the Supreme…Promoting MN Beef Internationally
Published May 27, 2023
The Minnesota Beef Council works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. "We invest in USMEF and projects with them to promote beef demand and exports," said Kelly Schmidt, executive director, MBC. Minnesota hosted the USMEF Spring Conference. Schmidt said…USMEF Elects Officer Team
Published November 14, 2022
The new chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation is Iowa farmer Dean Meyer. Randy Spronk will serve as the vice-chair. Spronk is a past president of the National Pork Producers Council and farms in Minnesota’s Pipestone County.Dierks to Receive USMEF Award
Published October 19, 2021
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is honoring National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks with its Distinguished Service Award. Dierks has been with NPPC since 1990 and will retire later this year. The award will be presented November 11 at…