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November pork and beef export below year-ago levels
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Lamb exports were a bright spot, posting the largest volume since July and highest value since May. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said November pork export value per head slaughtered was outstanding at $70.26, even though that value is slightly below a year ago. The average for...
Logistical challenges limiting ceiling for U.S. red meat exports
Even though the U.S. red meat industry achieved record exports in 2021, that export market is currently being held back by continuing logistics issues.At the USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum last Friday, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror said...
USTR releases 2022 President?s Trade Policy Agenda
The Biden administration released its 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report on Tuesday.In 2022, the U.S. Trade Representative?s Office will continue to implement Biden?s trade priorities as the United States recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. That work...
NCGA President testifies at Farm Bill hearing
The House Ag Committee held a Farm Bill hearing on Tuesday.The Committee brought in a panel of witnesses, including American Soybean Association (ASA) President Brad Doyle and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Chris Edgington, to share their unique...
Avian influenza confirmed in western Iowa
A positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the virus was found in a non-commercial, backyard poultry flock. It?s the first case of avian influenza in Iowa since...
Prolonged fertilizer disruptions possible
Nutrien, the world?s largest fertilizer producer, says Russia?s invasion of Ukraine could result in prolonged disruptions of fertilizer supplies. In a report from Reuters, Interim Chief Executive Ken Seitz said Nutrien will boost potash production if it sees sustained...
Biden vows to fight inflation in first State of the Union address
President Biden says his administration plans to attack the soaring inflation that the country has endured during his presidency.During Tuesday night?s State of the Union address, President Biden acknowledged that families across the U.S. are suffering from rising...
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Secretary Naig names Grant Menke as deputy secretary of agriculture
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ICA hosts annual Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit
A cold Thursday night last week didn?t stop Iowa?s cattle industry leaders from gathering in Altoona for the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit. The event serves as a forum for industry leaders to gather and discuss a variety of topics, from government policy to...
Weed control plan critical during early growth of corn and soybeans
While nearing the end of 2022, it is a good time to reflect on the past year and of course start to think about next year and the next growing season. It won?t be long until farmers are beginning to make plans for planting in 2023.The early life cycle of a corn or...
China facing a difficult path ahead as COVID restrictions are lifted
China has recently ended some of its most severe restrictions in a move away from the country?s ?Zero-COVID? policy. The moves should open new opportunities for U.S. red meat as restaurant and food retail eventually rebound. However, Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export...
