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U.S. beef trade gains steam
2016-09-17 02:09:00| Beef
U.S. beef exports continue to show signs of resurgence, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Compared to a year earlier, beef export volume increased 8% in July. It was up 4% for the year at that point. For January through July, export value per head of fed slaughter was $251.82. The U.S. export numbers were generally encouraging, and seem to reflect increasing domestic supply coupled with lower prices and a relatively lower U.S. dollar, all assisting sales to foreign customers, say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information Center. read more
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