2022 was a good year for US beef exports

Andrea Johnson
Dec 31, 2022
Dec 31, 2022

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Beef exports weather exchange rate storm to remain on record pace in 2022

John Hinners, senior vice president, industry relations, with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

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Andrea Johnson

WILLMAR, Minn. – Despite challenges, U.S. beef has sold well in other countries.

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