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Western Ag Network Highlights Record-Breaking May Beef Exports

Published: Jul 18, 2022

USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom joins Lane Nordlund of Western Ag Network to discuss the record-shattering pace of U.S. beef exports. May exports set new volume and value records, topping 135,000 metric tons valued at $1.09 billion. Exports are on a $1 billon per month pace in 2022, reaching $5.14 billion through May.

Nordlund also notes that U.S. lamb exports are trending higher this year, driven by growth in the Caribbean and Mexico.

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