Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory group have released a new report on their “Beef Quarterly Q1 2016: South American Exports to Rise.” The report finds South America’s beef exporters are set to increase exports by an estimated 11% in 2016. This increase is supported by favorable currency values, improved access to importing countries and increased availability of … Read More
USMEF Reports on Peruvian Exports
This week’s Weekly Audio Report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) discusses the recent announcement from USDA that Peru has lifted all remaining BSE-related restrictions and granted full market access for U.S. beef. In the Report, Senior Vice President for Global Marketing Dan Halstrom explains that Peru is already a well-established destination for U.S. beef exports, and that allowing … Read More
Ag Industry Expresses Support For Cuba Relations
Leaders from across the U.S. agriculture and food sectors are expressing their support and excitement for the new opportunities for collaboration with Cuba that were announced during President Obama’s historic visit to the island this month. The neighboring Caribbean nation shares common climate and agriculture related concerns with the U.S., and the measures announced today in Havana will mutually benefit … Read More
US Gains Full Access for Beef Exports in Peru
The U.S. government has reached agreement with the government of Peru to remove barriers for U.S. beef exports to Peru for the first time since 2003, opening one of the fastest growing markets in Latin America to American beef and beef products. The United States exported $25.4 million in beef and beef products to Peru in 2015 and the export … Read More
USMEF Represented on USDA Trade Mission to Peru, Chile
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is one of the agricultural organizations represented on the USDA trade mission to Peru and Chile. The delegation, which is led by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, traveled to Peru and will conclude its trade mission in Chile on Friday, March 18. John Hinners, USMEF assistant vice president for industry relations, is part of … Read More
USMEF Talks Trade at #Classic16
While the educational sessions and programs at Commodity Classic are heavily focused on crop farming and its related industry partners, several organizations from the animal agricultural sector made a presence at the 2016 event, showing the integration that exists among the different sectors of U.S. agriculture. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) was one animal agriculture group with a presence … Read More
Dairy Industry Commends U.S. for Export Clarifications
Honduras is an important trading partner for the dairy industry and that industry is commending the U.S. government for its recent work to secure clarifications about the right to use several generic cheese names in their exports. The work done will also establish a better model for providing food information to other Central American countries in the future. Last year … Read More
NPPC Highlights Policy Priorities for 2016
Some of the greatest minds in the swine community gathered in New Orleans this weekend to discuss key issues and research impacting pork producers across the country. During the Ceva Swine Launch event, National Pork Producers Council’s CEO Neil Dierks talked about some of their top issues in 2016. Food security is at the top of that list. “The world … Read More
2.1 Million lbs of Dairy Product Export Sales Aid
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association who have contracts to sell 1.483 million pounds of Cheddar Colby, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese, 220,462 pounds of butter (82% milkfat) and 352,740 pounds of whole milk powder to customers … Read More
USMEF Weekly Audio Report
In this week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) audio report, we again hear from John Brook, USMEF regional director for Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Gulfood 2016 is underway this week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is attract more than 90,000 people from 160 countries. Considered one of the world’s largest food exhibitions, Gulfood provides exporters an opportunity … Read More