U.S. red meat exports had a record-breaking performance in March to end the first quarter. Both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly value on record, coming in at 124,800 metric tons and 294,700 metric tons, respectively. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom calls these numbers encouraging. “We’re seeing large beef export growth to China. In the case of pork, there is broad-based growth.” International demand for U.S. red meat is solid, according to Halstrom. However, there are some cautionary notes. Get the full details in this Red River Farm Network interview.
