NPPC and NAMI were among the 17 groups to sign the letter.

Beef export value set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion.

The agency expects livestock, poultry exports to rise.

Alexis Taylor recently worked for Oregon’s agriculture department.

US producers applauded the decision.

Rising input costs, labor challenges, animal disease are among looming headwinds.

Meat and poultry consumption will likely be flat in the coming year.

The program’s goal is to grow exports to more countries.

Legally prohibited from striking, rail workers remain disgruntled.

Pork exports remain solid despite labor challenges in the market.