Articles tagged under: beef
CattleWomen Moving Digitally Forward
Published December 14, 2018
Consumer education remains a top focus for the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association. Past President Royalee Rhoads says there is a disconnect between consumers and where their food comes from. "The consumer has a lot of questions. Some are so removed from…U.S. Beef Export Markets Continue to Expand
Published December 10, 2018
While Morocco is the newest addition to the U.S. beef export list, countries such as Japan, Korea and Mexico continue to offer huge export potential. In addition, growth is being seen in Taiwan and other southeast Asian countries. "The Chinese…Japan Working to Lift Beef Import Restrictions
Published November 26, 2018
According to a Japanese newspaper, The Mainichi, the country’s food safety commission is moving towards removal of import restrictions on U.S. beef. The restrictions were originally imposed as a measure against mad cow disease. Currently, Japan only allows U.S. beef…October Cold Storage Supplies Decline
Published November 23, 2018
The total amount of red meat in the nation’s freezers at the end of October is down one percent from September and one year ago. Total pounds of beef in freezers is up two percent from the previous month and…U.S. Beef Exports Remain Strong
Published November 5, 2018
According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports remained very strong in September. Data released by USDA reports September beef exports totaled 110,160 metric tons, up 6 percent from a year ago. Those exports were valued at $687…USMCA Maintains Market Access for Cattle Producers
Published October 4, 2018
For U.S. cattle producers, the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is about maintaining access to markets in both neighboring countries. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says the only the major change in the agreement…Koepon and CRI Combine to Form URUS
Published October 3, 2018
Koepon Holding BV and Cooperative Resources International have combined to form a new organization called URUS. The company concentrates on dairy and beef artificial insemination genetics and farm management information. AgSources, Alta Genetics and GENEX are a few of the…ND Beef Commission Focused on Japanese Market
Published September 27, 2018
In years of record beef production, it’s important to make sure U.S. export markets remain strong and viable. To do so, the North Dakota Beef Commission has contributed additional funds focused on beef markets in Japan. In the first year…Cattlemen Seeking to Ease Trade Tensions
Published August 16, 2018
What can be done to ease current trade tensions? North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Warren Zenker is encouraging the current Administration to seek a solution to trade talks. "A lot of times, I don't think people understand the financial burden…