As the U.S. red meat industry faces a number of challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation members gathered in Minneapolis May 24-26, 2023, for the organization’s Spring Conference. In this Audio Report, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom points out some of the areas where exports bolster the industry’s economic outlook.
Mexico tops the list of export markets where beef and pork purchases have continued to grow this year. Guest speaker Kenneth Smith Ramos, a former chief NAFTA negotiator for Mexico, offered insights on the agricultural relationship between the two countries and noted areas where the trade dialogue could be strengthened.
Also addressing the USMEF Spring Conference was former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who gave attendees a look inside discussions for the next Farm Bill. Peterson urged the industry to press trade issues to the top of the discussion as the new Farm Bill is debated this year.
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