In November, U.S. beef exports increased by 10% in volume and by 11% in value. The export value per head of fed slaughter increased by 13%-the highest since June. Asia,…
Walnut Alliance of California Formed
…this by leveraging expected improvements in pricing, quality, reduced acreage, and emerging export markets. The alliance will operate as a non-profit with voluntary membership, comprising growers, handlers, and related businesses,…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…Stockyards Act, continuing efforts to promote fairness and transparency in agricultural markets. However, the USDA has also announced the withdrawal of a proposed rule intended to define unfair practices in…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28,…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…the U.S. supply chain, especially for the nation’s robust red meat export market. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), hailed the development as “extremely…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
DepositPhotos image Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…access to markets, while communities are gaining improved access to fresh, locally grown food. Moffitt shared a story from a Michigan farmer whose apples were distributed through a food bank….
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The first export sales report of 2025 came in below many traders’ expectations, according to Allendale commodity…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…a vaccine becomes available soon, this could even turn into a short-term pilot program.” Sjostrom also stressed the importance of maintaining export markets, which are critical to U.S. dairy farmers’…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
…of the U.S. Meat Export Federation cautions that ports and terminal operators may halt acceptance of refrigerated cargo several days before the potential strike. Consequently, he recommends that shippers begin…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
…and we’re going to be working on the checkoff and those markets. Transportation and hours of service and safety. A lot of the overreach and regulation.” One major concern is…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…stoppage. However, negotiations have seen little progress since mid-November. According to Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, this uncertainty is already affecting red meat exports….
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
DepositPhotos image Red meat exports are showing stronger results than anticipated going into 2024, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Halstrom says his organization…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-26-24
…Market Development, discusses the board’s global marketing efforts presented at the recent Almond Conference. Fleshman highlights key markets, such as India and the U.S., and describes collaborations with celebrities like…