Articles tagged under: USMEF
Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published December 4, 2019
The news that the Japanese Parliament has ratified a trade agreement with the U.S. is being praised by the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls it a huge win for U.S. cattle…Upbeat Forecast for U.S. Meat Exports
Published November 6, 2019
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is “pretty upbeat” about the export markets for beef, pork and lamb. Beef exports are expected to increase by five percent in 2020. Pork exports conservatively could grow by 13 percent. At their strategic planning…Rodibaugh, Carpenter and Cutler to Receive USMEF Honors
Published October 9, 2019
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present its distinguished service and the Michael J. Mansfield Award next month at its strategic planning conference. Indiana farmer Danita Rodibaugh will receive the distinguished service recognition. Rodibaugh is a former chair of the…USMEF Delegation Visits Japan
Published September 6, 2019
A U.S. Meat Export Federation delegation traveled through Japan and Sendai this past week. USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom told reporters Japan is eager to make progress in the agreement in principle with the U.S. "We are operating at…Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated
Published May 20, 2019
Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…$200 Million in Trade Promotion Funds Awarded
Published January 31, 2019
USDA has awarded $200 million to nearly 60 organizations as part of the trade mitigation effort. The American Soybean Association received the largest allocation through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program at nearly $22 million. U.S. Meat Export Council was awarded…Red Meat Exports Benefit U.S. Corn Producers
Published December 19, 2018
The U.S. Meat Export Federation commissioned an updated study quantifying the return U.S. corn producers from red meat exports. Since 2015, U.S. beef and pork exports have increased 26 percent, which prompted an updated study. In 2018, 11 percent of…Beef Export Values Remain on Record-Shattering Pace
Published December 14, 2018
U.S. beef exports remain on a record-shattering value pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued at $727.4…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…