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Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, informed USMEF members at their spring conference that the cattle herd rebuilding may finally be gaining traction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.

Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.

Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.

With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China's effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.

The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Beef Sales To China Plummet March 2025 Showed A Dramatic Drop Is Beef Sales To China New data from the USDA revealed steep declines in beef sales to China following the expiration of trade licenses. According to USDA/FAS data collected by USMEF, beef net sales to China for March 7-13 "plummeted" 92% from the previous week, and for March 14-20, they fell 97%. Overall through March 20, beef net sales to all countries are 43% lower than the previous four-week average. Additional analysis from Steiner Consulting Group found that outstanding beef sales to China are 24% lower year over year. The trade licenses, which were granted in the "Phase 1" trade deal with China in 2020, provide hundreds of U.S. meat plants with access to the Chinese market. However, following a 20% U.S. tariff on all Chinese exports, the Chinese Communist Party promised "strong, powerful countermeasures," which have included not only the expiring licenses, but also additional tariffs on exports of U.S. poultry (15%) and pork (10%). Trade licenses to pork and poultry processors were renewed. According to FAS, China was the U.S.' No. 3 agricultural export market in 2024, with $1.58 billion in beef, $1.11 billion in pork, and $490.11 million in poultry sales. Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE.  SPONSORS Allied Genetic Resources https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ @AlliedGeneticResources American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh Axiota Animal Health https://axiota.com/ @MultiminUSA Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/118501

The office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) held hearings this week on a proposal to impose a service fee for each U.S. port call of a Chinese-operated ship, or a per-net-ton service fee applied on the ship’s carrying capacity. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) submitted comments supporting the overall intent of strengthening the U.S. shipbuilding industry, but pointing out that the proposed fees could price some products like variety meats out of the marketplace and could dramatically reduce port calls in key locations such as the Port of Oakland, which is the largest outlet for waterborne red meat exports. It is a key gateway for chilled meat shipments to Asian markets. According to USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom, it would take years for the U.S. shipbuilding industry to rebuild to meet the needs of U.S. agriculture and other exporters. Under the port fee proposal, options for those exporters would be very limited while that rebuilding takes place. USMEF joined more than 300 agricultural and business associations in submitting a letter to USTR outlining those concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says Roundup weed killer caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.

Livestock and grain producers travel with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and a local trade show, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.

A team of livestock and grain producers recently traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to Monterrey, Mexico, for a firsthand look at market conditions and to participate in the Expo Carnes trade show. The group also visited a broad array of retail outlets featuring U.S. beef, pork and lamb, ranging from traditional markets to Costco, as well as high-end grocery stores and butcher shops. For David Hardin, a corn, soybean and pork producer from Indiana, the interactions showed that while Mexico is a well-developed market, there is still potential for growth, particularly for higher value products. Matthew Lucas, also a grain and pork producer from Indiana, says the trip gave him a close-up view of the growing competition in Mexico and the work USMEF does to defend the U.S. industry’s hard-earned position as the market’s leading red meat supplier. Held every other year in Monterrey, Expo Carnes is the largest red meat trade show in Latin America. In addition to hosting a pavilion of U.S. exporters inside the show, USMEF also conducts large grilling demonstrations outside the show’s entrance, featuring the USMEF mobile grill truck. Mexico was the leading destination for U.S. pork in 2024 at a record-setting 1.15 million metric tons, valued at $2.6 billion. Beef exports to Mexico climbed 13% in value to $1.35 billion in 2024, with volume up 10% at 232,488 metric tons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like the other segments of U.S. agriculture, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war.

Dan Halstrom, USMEF, talks about the demand for red meat.

Exports of U.S. beef trended higher than a year ago in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were slightly below last January’s large totals, despite another outstanding performance in Mexico and Central America. In this week’s audio report, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom details the areas seeing growth in exports and how those exports are tied to free trade agreements. January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Growth was driven in part by larger exports to China and Canada, while exports to South Korea were steady in volume but higher in value. Strong value increases were also achieved in other key markets, including Taiwan, the Caribbean, Central America and the ASEAN. Exports of beef variety meat were the largest in nearly two years, led by larger shipments to Mexico, Egypt, Canada and China/Hong Kong. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% from a year ago, while value eased 2% to $668 million. Shipments soared to Central America and were the fourth largest on record to leading market Mexico. Exports also increased year-over-year to China/Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, but these results were offset by sharply lower shipments to Japan, Korea and Colombia. A detailed summary of the January export results for U.S. pork, beef and lamb, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US pork exports have eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024 according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is a contractor to the national Beef Checkoff and works to promote and market U.S. products to countries around the globe. In this episode, Bill McLaren, a cattle producer from Pacific, Missouri, and the Council's representative on the USMEF board shares how Missouri producers ultimately benefit from this collaborative effort. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.

The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll hear comments from the US Meat Export Federation on the averted port strike, what farm bill conversations will look like in 2025, updates from the Midwest Meat Summit in Des Moines, and how robotics is helping shape the ag tech space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Halstrom - USMEF - On Meat Exports

Thursday, December 26th (Mike Adams) 1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net,  2) Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor,  3) Joe Schuele, USMEF,  4) NEWS and COMMENTARY

U.S. beef and pork exports posted year-over-year increases in October, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the Monarch Butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

The data this year proves that countries around the globe want more red meat from the United States. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He says export numbers for pork and beef have been inching up to a near-record. When asked about potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration, Halstrom is optimistic. He says the USMCA from Trump's first term has been a success for meat exports. Meanwhile, Halstrom says trade partners are continuing to follow the science amidst the HPAI outbreak that has now infected backyard pigs. Countries still want quality, safe U.S. meat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USMEF's Dan Halstrom on the outlook for the global demand of livestock products post election.

Columbia leads the way in US pork imports.

The University of Georgia again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

A recent report from the USDA highlights a significant shift toward online grocery shopping in the U.S., and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

A recent report from the USDA highlights a significant shift toward online grocery shopping in the U.S., and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

This morning we chat with Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for USMEF, about the strong numbers for exported U.S. pork. We discuss beef issues with Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs at NCBA. And NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. is back and he talks about his time at the White House and their "Celebration of Ag" event. Plus, the second part of the Soy Checkoff Check-in conversation with USB CEO Lucas Lentsch and chair Steve Reinhard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show Riley has coverage of the USMEF trip to Japan, Mark is joined by Brady Spangenberg of BASF, and Riley speaks with Iowa farmer Dan Taylor about a recent Practical Farmers of Iowa field day that Dan hosted.

On this episode, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was the topic of a special gathering of ag and federal regulatory officials in North Carolina. We'll detail their concerns. Also, cattlemen are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C. as Congress returns to town and as the November elections approach. We'll hear form a representative of the Idaho Cattle Association, then we'll get some perspective from the American Farm Bureau Federation. We'll introduce you to a new soil fertility specialist at the University of Illinois, and a key University of Missouri report is out an it will help frame the discussion on global agricultural stocks. Also keeping a close eye on those stocks is Rabobank's Stephen Nicholson. We'll get his take on what the markets could look like once all that grain is harvested. Dairy prices have experienced some late-summer fireworks and we'll tell you why, and what it could mean for dairy farmers. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federation and red meat producers' effort to take importers from Mexico, Central America and South America to school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz says proper preventative maintenance on your generator could help you avoid problems in crucial situations. The episode also features the music of Whey Jennings.  Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Steve Troxler (North Carolina Ag Commissioner), Robert Califf (FDA): 6:47 Cameron Murony, Idaho Cattle Association: 9:46 Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau Federation: 11:12 John Jones, University of Illinois: 12:47 Dr. Pat Westoff, University of Missouri: 14:20 Stephen Nicholson, Rabobank: 15:56 Ryan Yonkman, Ever.Ag: 18:57 Dave Bruntz, Valery Ways, Manuel Jarpa, USMEF: 21:34 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:54 Whey Jennings: 24:32

Fifteen beef industry leaders from 10 states, including Wisconsin, were in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan this May where they studied market conditions and U.S. beef's potential while witnessing and participating in U.S. beef promotions. Joe Meyer (Unity, Wis.) and Brady Klatt (Clinton, Wis.) represented Wisconsin Beef Council on the trip. In both markets, the weeklong tour included U.S. Embassy briefings from Agricultural Trade Office staff and market updates from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) staff. The trip was organized by USMEF. Brady Klatt, beef producer from Clinton, shares what he learned with Pam Jahnke on this edition of "Checkoff Chats". The team also met with USMEF exporter members, visited a research and development center, and saw an online wholesaler in Seoul as well as the head office of a sauce and seasoning business in Tokyo. The team witnessed and participated in marketing activities including a beef trade seminar for the foodservice sector, a consumer seminar in Tokyo, and several retail promotions for U.S. beef in both markets. Team members also participated in a livestreaming event for U.S. beef with an e-commerce company in Seoul.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation. While the USDA is forecasting an even larger agriculture trade deficit this year, meat export sales are an exception to the rule. Halstrom says despite a strong dollar pork exports are up in both volume and value. Despite shorter beef supplies, Halstrom says global demand is still robust. Red meat export sales are providing a positive return on investment in federal promotion dollars but Halstrom says there are headwinds the industry still must overcome.

Gene Noem, U.S. Meat Export Federation, explains that trust is paramount in getting buy-in from industry on animal disease traceability.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation finished its spring conference last week with a closing session focusing on the red meat industry's efforts to build international demand for beef and pork cuts with limited domestic use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie “Blackhawk Down.” We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone considering suicide. The episode also features a discussion on early-season foliar nutrition with Brandt Technical Agronomist Eric Winans. We get you up to speed on what happened at this week's U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Kansas City, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz says farmers should do more than a visual inspection to ensure that the batteries on their farm equipment are secure. The episode also features new music from country music legend Barbara Fairchild. It's the only project ever produced on another artist by late Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Williams. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 J.T. Cooper: 6:54 Eric Winans, Brandt: 21:01 Randy Blach, CattleFax and Kip Tom, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: 23:45 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 25:52 Barbara Fairchild: 27:19

U.S. Meat Export Federation, or USMEF, says March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year's volume but were slightly higher in value, according to data released by USDA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show Dustin wraps up his conversation with Senator Joni Ernst from Washington D.C., Riley speaks with Corinne Rowe during her trip with USMEF to Japan, and Andy and Dustin talk about delayed planting and discuss planting statistics from Beck's.

Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains that with support from USDA and the Beef Checkoff Program, USMEF is finding new opportunities for underutilized cuts in a wide range of international markets. These efforts, along with marketing of beef variety meats, help maximize the value of every animal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we hear from Indigo Agriculture CEO Dean Banks and Jason Little, Vice President of Ecosystem Strategy, about the company's soil health, carbon and biologicals programs and their mission to help growers increase yield, improve return on investment and become more environmentally sustainable. We also chat with Farmers Business Network co-founder Charles Baron about the successes of the farmer-to-farmer network and e-commerce platform. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk used his time at Commodity Classic to thank grower groups for their support of USMEF, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses wireless tire pressure sensors. The episode also features the latest song from country music singer/songwriter, Charlene Keyes, “Thank God and a Farmer.” Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Preview of Austin Fischer, Firestone Ag: 5:15 Dean Banks, Indigo Ag: 5:42 Jason Little, Indigo Ag: 13:22 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 17:33 Charles Baron, Farmers Business Network: 17:52 Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 24:34 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:53 Charlene Keyes: 28:28

Field Reporter Leon Sheets from Swineweb.com engaged in insightful discussions with Dan Halstrom USMEF President and CEO & John Hinners John Hinners Senior Vice President, Industry Relations from the USMEF during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum, held from March 5 to 7. The conversations covered various aspects of the swine industry, providing a comprehensive and informative overview for industry enthusiasts and stakeholders.

There's been a lot of discussion during this farm bill cycle about the need to update Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program spending levels for commodity programs, including for the U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to promote beef and pork exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said additional funding would be put to work right away.

When you're thinking about what to make for dinner, do you consider cow tongue, liver or kidneys? Probably not- but these cuts are highly sought after in other countries. Dean Meyer, Past chair of the us meat export federation explains how they're working to create new market opportunities for Wisconsin agriculture. “At USMEF, we don't key in one country,” explains Dean Meyer, Past chair of the US Meat Export Federation. “With 19 offices around the world and a presence in 80 countries, we're flexible. We can swiftly redirect products to alternative markets when necessary due to factors like inflationary issues and currency fluctuations.” With cattle numbers being low, Meyer says their strategy lies in the diversification of meat products, particularly focusing on underutilized cuts and variety meat. “By adding value to cuts such as tongues, livers, and kidneys, USMEF opens doors to markets like Japan and Mexico. So we aren't taking away from the US consumer, but instead we're adding value to the cuts that we don't consume here.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations today with Monte Shaw of Iowa Renewables Fuels, Jim Knuth from Farm Credit at Iowa Ag Expo and Dan Halstrom of USMEF at last week's Iowa Pork Congress.

Examining the potential for U.S. red meat exports in 2024 yields a mixed forecast.

Thursday, December 28th (Mike Adams Hosting) 1) Todd Neeley, DTN 2) Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net, 3) Erin Borror, USMEF-  4) Senator Roger Marshall,

This episode of Kernels is a good reminder that we support corn in all forms. Including the animals who eat that corn. Karyn Foreman, a grower from Goshen, Ohio and a Corn Marketing Program Board of Directors member, joins us on this episode of Kernels to talk about her recent trade mission in Japan and South Korea! She went with the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a small group of other agriculturalists. The purpose of the mission was to teach the Asian countries about the benefits of United States beef and introduce them tot he people who grow it. Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications and Jessy Woodworth is the Manager of Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.

College Roadshow is at Purdue University this week and we chat with Associate Dr. Todd Kuethe, associate professor, Schrader Endowed Chair In Farmland Economics, about ag land markets. USMEF president Dan Halstrom joins us from Tokyo where he is touring Japan and South Korea and he talks about levels of exports of beef and pork to those countries and other parts of the world. We have an extended conversation with Greg Henderson of Drovers about the beef and cattle industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.