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USMEF Reports Good News About July Pork Exports
2013-09-06 21:04:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation Strong performances by Mexico, the China/Hong Kong region and Central/South America boosted pork exports by 8.5% in volume in July to 178,794 metric tons valued at $502.6 million, a 7.5% increase over 2012, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Through July, pork exports were down 5% in volume and value, at 1.23 million metric tons and $3.44 billion. Excluding Russia, which has been closed to U.S. pork and beef since February, exports were down just 1% from last years record pace. read more
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