Earlier in January, the U.S. government and Government of Colombia reached an agreement to reduce certification requirements for U.S. beef and beef products for human consumption entering Colombia. The will increase exports of U.S. beef and beef products, which have grown since the May 2012 entry into force of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA). “Colombia is already a rapidly … Read More
NCBA President Elect's Priorities for 2016
From their efforts to provide representation for beef producers in Washington, to their role as a resource for industry professionals to receive continuing education on valuable subjects related to all aspects of production, the importance of the The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is undeniable within the beef industry. NCBA was a key player in several wins for the beef … Read More
DC Policy Update From #BeefMeet
Colin Woodall, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President for Governmental Affairs, was on hand during the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention to discuss several pieces of legislation related to policy and trade that the association will focus on in 2016. A major policy issue of importance to NCBA is the conflict that has formed related to USDA’s interest … Read More
CWAS Offers 2016 Economic Outlook
Many dairy producers across the nation are struggling with low milk prices, and that trend isn’t looking to change anytime soon. Cody Heller, CEO/CFO of Central Wisconsin Ag Services, has broken down exactly what is happening on both the supply and demand sides of the dairy industry, and offers some advice for producers to make the most of the economy’s … Read More
Global Beef Report from Rabobank
According to a new report from the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group, U.S. beef producers are seeing the nature of beef trade evolving as other countries have begun to produce beef under favorable export agreements. The new trade dynamics have resulted in the gaining value of the U.S. dollar, and domestic markets are making demands producers haven’t … Read More
Animal Ag Testifies at TPP Hearing
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hosted three days of hearings entitled TPP Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors. The goal of the hearings was to gather information for an economic analysis of TPP. Many animal agriculture groups gathered to testify on the pros and cons of the trade agreement. The U.S. Dairy Export … Read More
CWT Assists With Twelve New Export Contracts
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has received and accepted 12 requests within their Export Assistance Program from member cooperatives seeking assistance on several large contracts to export dairy products to customers across the globe. Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), Michigan Milk Producers, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., and Tillamook County Creamery Association currently have contracts to sell 2.090 million … Read More
US Beef and Pork Exports Gain Momentum
This week’s United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Audio Report discusses a few highlights from the November 2015 export results for U.S. pork and beef. November was a very strong month for pork muscle cut volume, and saw a 19 percent increase in shipments from a year ago, totaling 148,740 metric tons. Combined pork/pork variety meat exports were also up, … Read More
Beef and Pork Exports Continuing to Increase
According to data recently compiled and released by the United States Department of Agricuture (USDA) and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) , U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November, while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound. November exports of U.S. pork were up 8 percent from a year ago, the largest volume since May. Pork … Read More
South Africa Lifts Ban On U.S. Pork & Beef
South Africa will open its market to U.S. pork and beef, a move welcomed by the National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Association. “NPPC applauds President Obama and our trade officials for bringing home the bacon for U.S. pork producers,” said NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage, a veterinarian and pork producer from Camden, S.C. “We have been on the … Read More