USMEF applauds a recent breakthrough with Saudi Arabia, in which Saudi officials agreed to remove barriers that had effectively locked most US beef out of the market for the past dozen years.
Chefs in eight cities compete in Lamb Jam Dine Around Month, each creating an original small plate dish to showcase the flavor, versatility and premium quality of American lamb.
Winning chefs advance to the next phase of the program, including exclusive Lamb Jam dinners during summer 2026 and the Lamb Jam Finale at Platform by James Beard in New York City in November.
New trade and product opportunities continue to emerge, which is why USMEF launched the first symposium in 2024, rather than rely on traditional industry trade shows.
CarVe system measures red meat yield in real time, enabling production teams to improve beef cutting precision, reduce food waste and increase efficiency across protein operations.
Cargill’s CarVe AI-powered solution for measuring red meat yield
receives an Edison Award (Bronze) in the Consumer Food Innovations and Sustainable Industry Solutions category.
February US pork shipments to Japan increased significantly from last year’s low total, and exports also trended higher year-over-year to South Korea, Central America, the Dominican Republic and Taiwan.
February was a strong month for per-head export value, with pork exports equating to more than $67 per head slaughtered and beef exports reaching nearly $423 per head of fed slaughter.
American Lamb Board grant initiative is designed to help producers improve efficiency and increase productivity by integrating technology and sustainable management strategies.