The three-day event covered red meat exports, US-China trade relations and marketing initiatives.

Supply chain disruptions and other challenges are creating headwinds to red meat export momentum.

Strong demand for US products is threatened by global inflation.

USMEF’s Dan Halstrom has his finger on the pulse of demand for US meat across the globe.

USMEF explained how the delays could affect pork and beef trade between the two countries.

Pork exports remained low due to global competitors and supply chain factors.

Pork is still grappling with several international headwinds. 

Pork export value also went up and reached a new high.

Pork volume and value dipped during the month, but are higher for the year.

A veteran journalist, John Herath will join the association Jan. 3.