Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach announced a new milestone for the state’s beef sector. In the first 11 months of 2014, over $1 billion of Nebraska beef was exported to international markets, setting a new record for the state.
“Nebraska farmers, ranchers, feedlot operators and processors work hard to produce high-quality beef products that are recognized around the world. That hard work has been rewarded, as we are seeing significant growth in East Asian markets and also in several emerging markets,” Ibach said. “We are optimistic for a continued upward trend in 2015.”