US beef cattle operations that rely on precipitation to grow forage to feed their herds are particularly vulnerable to drought, according to a recent USDA cattle report. When drought conditions diminish forage production and availability, beef cattle producers often must buy supplemental feed and forage or reduce their herd size. Periods...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule mandating that all meat products sold with the “Product of U.S.A.” label must be derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S. Speaking at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention in Scottsdale, AZ, on Monday, Vilsack...
Canada and the U.S. have been waging battle over country-of-origin labelling for meat since 2008 New meat labelling rules in the U.S. could hurt Alberta and Canadian meat exports to its southern neighbour — and will likely raise prices for U.S. consumers, experts say. Canada and the United States’...
No British beef has been exported to Australia under the UK’s first post-Brexit free-trade agreement (FTA) as there is too much red tape, NationalWorld can reveal. Earlier this month, an exporter of beef jerky had its shipment blocked by Australian border controls as the UK government had not requested access. It...
This statistic shows the total amount of beef and veal imported and exported by the United States from 2006 to 2024. In 2015, almost 2.3 billion pounds of beef and veal were exported and has since fluctuated slightly, but generally increased. The forecasted amount of beef and veal exported...
U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While January beef exports were slightly below last year’s volume, export value trended significantly higher, as USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom details in...
January pork exports led by Mexico with momentum growing in Western Hemisphere, Asia-Pacific; beef variety meat exports increased 12%. U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. While January beef exports were...
Key points: Australian red meat production continues its upward trajectory, leading to a surge in export volumes to unprecedented levels. With robust demand in key export markets and a global shift in supply, Australian exporters are well positioned to capitalise on increased production and address shortages from other suppliers....
Argentina obtained the reopening by the United Kingdom of the poultry meat and poultry products market, which had been suspended in 2023 due to the outbreaks of avian influenza. Argentina obtained the reopening by the United Kingdom of the poultry meat and poultry products market, which had been suspended in...
Brazil was the biggest exporter of beef in 2023, followed by India, which exports water buffalo, the United States and Australia. An investigation by the environmental and human rights group Global Witness, first reported by the BBC, has revealed that three of the world’s major meat producers are linked to acts...