The USMEF said the ban on beef from specific states is “unworkable and misguided.”

Beef production may be down, but underutilized cuts and variety meats boost performance.

The association plans to bring more producers to Capitol Hill to explain pork industry needs going into the summer.

US beef and pork exports contributed a national economic impact of approximately 14.6% per bushel to the value of corn.

The American Farm Bureau Federation said the port moves 0.3% of US ag exports, 2.1% of imports.

Department sees developing markets for US ag commodities.

The events began on March 25 and will run all week.

The industry is facing some challenges but remains in a good position for 2024.

Many groups raised concerns about foot-and-mouth disease testing in the country.

The association said the country’s beef meets eight USDA quality claims.