Pork exports start year strong

Chad Smith
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

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Pork exports began the year on a stronger basis than beef, and the volumes from March were the largest since May 2021, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture complied this month by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

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Chad Smith can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.