Meat associations oppose Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommendation Meat Institute and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association express disappointment with the recommendation. Industry News December 16, 2024 No Comments Committee recommends federal nutrition guidelines include a reduction in red meat consumption.Read More
Strong month keeps pork exports on record pace Exports of U.S. beef and pork post year-over-year increases in October. Industry News December 9, 2024 No Comments Pork exports are well positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024. Read More
ASEAN customers study US red meat utilization in Korea USMEF offers overview of how U.S. pork, beef are utilized in Korea. Industry News November 29, 2024 No Comments USMEF brings retail, foodservice customers to Korea to study new products, processing techniques.Read More
USMEF elects new officers U.S. Meat Export Federation details market diversification efforts. Industry News November 11, 2024 No Comments Nebraska rancher and cattle feeder succeeds Randy Spronk as USMEF chair.Read More
Meat conference opens with election analysis, focus on trade relations Conference speakers offer analysis of the U.S. election’s potential impact on agricultural policy and international trade. Industry News November 8, 2024 No Comments Election outcome may improve chances of completing a new Farm Bill before the end of 2024.Read More
Pork exports on pace for annual record Pork exports positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024. Industry News November 6, 2024 No Comments September red meat exports sit above year-ago volumes and values.Read More
USMEF awards top honors to Nick Giordano, Mark Jagels USMEF Distinguished Service Award goes to a fourth-generation farmer and livestock producer from Davenport, Neb. Industry News October 21, 2024 No Comments Former lead lobbyist for the National Pork Producers Council receives the Michael J. Mansfield Award.Read More
USMEF educates Cuban buyers on red meat attributes Trade teams from Latin America join USMEF for a regional food trade show. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments Cuban pork production drops significantly, creating market potential for U.S. product.Read More
USMEF works to ease Colombia red meat trade obstacles USMEF partners with USDA and US Embassy on seminars about technical trade barriers with Colombian import officials. Industry News September 4, 2024 No Comments USMEF conducts educational seminars about the US red meat production and inspection chain.Read More
Seminar seeks to ease Colombia trade obstacles for red meat Seminar arises out of challenges that have popped up for exporters sending US red meat to Colombia. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Beef exports to Colombia have struggled since HPAI-related restrictions were imposed in April 2024. Read More