Articles tagged under: USMEF
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…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…A Positive Move for U.S. Beef and Pork
Published September 25, 2018
U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communication Joe Schuele says the signing of the KORUS agreement is reassuring for U.S. beef and pork industries. "On the beef side, we've seen our duty rate on U.S. beef entering Korea dropped to…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.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…