October pork exports largest in 16 months; beef exports already top $10 billion October exports of U.S. pork increased, while beef export volume also increased. Industry News December 9, 2022 No Comments USMEF compiled data released by USDA to report on October U.S. beef, pork and lamb exports.Read More
Independent Thoughts For beef-buying consumers, it’s Prime time More than half identify USDA Prime as the key indicator of value. Fred Wilkinson December 8, 2022 No Comments When it comes to finding beef value at retail, consumers apparently are getting the message. More than half of shoppers (52%) identify the USDA Prime-grade on beef packaging as the leading indicator for value.Read More
Double-decker bus tour promotes alternative beef cuts to VIPs in Taiwan In 2022, USMEF featured the sirloin tip and in 2023, the outside round (flat). Industry News December 6, 2022 No Comments The campaign promotes outside round—USMEF’s featured alternative beef cut for 2023—to importers, journalists and social media influencers.Read More
Slater’s 50/50 releases half beef, half bacon hot dogs The product retails between $5.99–6.99 per package. Industry News December 5, 2022 No Comments The quarter-pound franks can easily stand alone on the grill or pair with toppings. Read More
New Zealand grass-fed beef and lamb carbon footprint among lowest in the world New life cycle assessment study reveals significant reductions in carbon emissions. Industry News November 11, 2022 No Comments New Zealand's sheep and beef sector has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.Read More
Menu19 LLC recalls frozen beef dumpling products The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Industry News November 10, 2022 No Comments The Mantu beef dumpling products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA. Read More
How you feed hay this winter is more important than ever The type of feeder can make a big difference in the degree of hay loss. Industry News November 9, 2022 No Comments Research shows that losses from improper feeding of hay bales can be as high as 40%.Read More
September pork exports continue upward trend while pace cools for beef U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September. Industry News November 7, 2022 No Comments September U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals while beef exports slowed their previous record pace.Read More
Anderson fills role as SDBIC executive director The South Dakota Beef Industry Council announces Jodie Anderson as their new executive director. Industry News November 4, 2022 No Comments Anderson assumed her new role on November 1, 2022. Read More
Beef processor Nicholas Meat building Sustainable Resource Facility The Pennsylvania-based beef processor’s Sustainable Resource Facility project promises to reduce water use and carbon emissions. Fred Wilkinson October 31, 2022 No Comments The Pennsylvania-based beef processor’s Sustainable Resource Facility project promises to reduce water use and carbon emissions. Read More