Export demand big for beef, pork

Chad Smith
Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022

Beef Exports 1.jpg — Phase 1 on the trade agreement with China helped boost beef sales in 2021, and sales are expected to grow at a slower rate this year.
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While 2021 was a challenging year for many reasons, exports were a bright spot for U.S. agriculture.

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Beef Exports 2.jpg — Meat sales in foreign markets include premium cuts, but it’s the “variety meats” not as popular in America that help boost export sales.
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Chad Smith can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.