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Senior-level buyers from some of the top red meat importers in China and Hong Kong toured the heartland of America with USMEF last month, getting a top-to-bottom education on U.S. agriculture and the red meat industry.

After traveling for hours by air to reach Argentina and Uruguay, a group of Kansas cattlemen found the scenery out their window to look strikingly similar to home

Distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers recently participated in a series of seminars as part of an effort by USMEF to boost sales in the regions where these cities serve as economic hubs.

USMEF-Taiwan recently held a U.S. branded beef seminar to further educate Taiwanese foodservice and retail operators about high-quality, branded U.S. Beef.

JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, exceeded analysts’ estimates to post record quarterly profit on surging cattle prices and lower feed costs.

World beef production has held steady over the past decade.

Less beef production but prices should continue to rise, according to USDA.

U.S. cattle imports have increased from both Canada and Mexico in 2014, totaling 1.413 million head through August.

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says the federal Department of Agriculture has extended the comment period for its proposed rule for importing beef from Argentina.

A K-State livestock economist who has studied mandatory country-of-origin labeling discusses consumer demand influence and potential outcomes to the ongoing situation.

Broad business coalition calls on Congress to ensure compliance on COOL.

Statement by National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Bob McCan, Victoria, Texas, cattleman regarding the public announcement by the WTO on the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule.

Canadian government issues statement to U.S. on Country of Origin Labeling.

The Five Nations Beef Alliance concluded a successful meeting and tour in south Texas last week, capped by the unanimous endorsement of Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The beef market has seen some interesting moves thanks to a strong dollar and high beef prices.

What steps can the meat industry take to ensure that the introduction of new production and processing technologies does not interrupt trade?

USDA-APHIS announced the completion of three contingency livestock inspections facilities at border ports in New Mexico and Arizona.

More imported beef coming into the U.S.

Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks participants for South American beef genetics trade mission trip.

Due to uncertainties in the Russian market, the beef genetics trade mission hosted by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) and South Dakota Beef Breeds Council planned for October has been cancelled.

While sales of U.S. beef in South Korea have been on the upswing this year, USMEF has identified a niche in that country’s economy – small and mid-size supermarkets.

Kansas Department of Agriculture joins with Costa Rican cattlemen to increase exports and build industry.

Beef exports continue to move forward.

American rancher Darrell Stevenson formed Stevenson-Sputnik LLC with two Russian partners in 2010 and has since transplanted about 1,500 head of cattle by air and sea to their ranch.

The world's second largest iron exporter also happens to be one of the largest cattle ranches in Australia. Both of those commodities are in high demand from China.

U.S. beef exports maintained their strong momentum in May.

Boxed beef cutout prices set all-time highs this past week.

A case of suspected mad cow disease has been found in Romanian beef, officials said Wednesday.

Animal welfare and sustainability are not yet popular topics of conversation in Asian markets, such as South Korea, but it is only a matter of time before the trends that take root in Europe and the United States will find their way around the globe.

Broad industry coalition asks Congress to prevent WTO non-compliance on Country of Origin Labeling.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from people interested in participating in a trade mission to Russia that will center on beef genetics.

With the price of a high-quality beef dinner topping $100, options for many beef-loving Taiwanese diners have narrowed, and restaurant operators are struggling to find menu options for the full economic spectrum of their customers.

U.S. to benefit from expanded export opportunities to Hong Kong.

The feeder cattle market is on the rise while exports continue to hold strong.

Domestic market growth could be coming to a standstill.

China is so desperate for good beef that Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest will be taking sample parcels of steak in his luggage on his next trip.

Beef producers from four Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member countries have again demanded that any TPP agreement be a high quality deal that eliminates all tariffs on beef.

Mexico expands imports as Vilsack joins Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Mexico City.

JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, reported an unexpected 69 percent decline in first- quarter profit after currency-hedging costs partly erased gains from its poultry businesses.

Beef exports have continued to rise at a rapid rate, while domestic demand has been steady.

The Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that allow for import of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age.

More than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations focusing on expanding exports – including the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) – were awarded funds by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).

Country of origin labeling (COOL) has been vilified for quite some time; an end might be in sight.

A rebuilding cattle herd and foreign demand have taken the beef industry to prices not seen since 1987.

Exports continue to 'beef' up a record cattle market.

The U.S. and Japan still face “considerable” differences in reaching an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership regional trade pact two weeks before President Barack Obama pays a state visit.

Beef exports are setting a great pace to start the second quarter of 2014.

U.S. beef shipments to Japan may drop after the largest Asian buyer agreed with Australia to begin reducing import tariffs as early as next year, Japan’s agriculture ministry said.

In response to the announcement of a Bilateral Trade Agreement reached between Australia and Japan, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bob McCan, a Victoria, Texas cattleman issued the following statement.

Japan and Australia reached broad agreement on bilateral trade after seven years of wrangling, in a pact that will lower or eliminate tariffs.