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US Beef Producers on A Mission to Promote US Beef
Line on Agriculture
Several US Producers went to Asia to promote US Beef to foreign buyers.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
USMEF Works to Diversity World Markets
Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Exportation says that opportunities for lower-value beef cuts and beef variety meats are gaining traction in markets outside the US.
What's in the Way of U.S. Beef Trade?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Challenges in the beef industry, according to USMEF past chair, included depressed currencies and stagnant trade policies.
International Trade and the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
There’s been a lot of discussion during this farm bill cycle about the need to update Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program spending levels for commodity programs, including for the U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to promote beef and pork exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said additional funding would be put to work right away.
Using Beef Checkoff Dollars to Develop New Markets
Line on Agriculture
US Meat Export Federation Chair, Randy Spronk talked about exports at recent CattleCon meeting.
Hong Kong Foodservice Rebound Creates More Opportunity for Producers
Line on Agriculture
US Meat Export Federation, President and CEO, Dan Halstrom reports what he learned from a recent trip to Hong Kong.
2024 U.S. Red Meat Exports Forecasts a Varied Outlook
California Ag Today
Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast.
Where's the Beef (Going)?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The red meat export potential, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, is mixed as we head into 2024.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
National Peanut Butter Month and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and high consumption and menu versatility are two reasons to celebrate, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
Citrus Greening Disease in California and August Pork Exports Steady
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers remain vigilant after agricultural officials confirmed one region’s first finding of an insect carrying citrus greening disease, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.
UGA Poultry Science Building and August Pork Exports Steady
The Agribusiness Update
A new home for the UGA's next generation poultry scientists and industry leaders officially opened October 6, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.
World Ag Productivity Falling Short and Americans and Record Food Spending
The Agribusiness Update
The Global Agricultural Productivity Report says the world’s ag productivity is consistently falling short of the target growth rate, and Americans spent a record amount on food last year, even with inflation considered.
Meat Trade with Asia
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A recent trade mission to Asia by the U.S. Meat Export Federation was focused on telling the story for U.S. Producers.
Late California Winegrape Harvest and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
Georgia Farmland Values Up and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmland values up nearly $400 per acre in 2023, climbing from $3,960 in 2022 to $4,350 in 2023, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
USDA Specialty Crop Insurance and May Pork Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is expanding insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other production history crop programs, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May.
USMEF Meat Market Update
California Ag Today
An update from the U.S. Meat Export Federation on a favorable meat market in 2023… USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom…