USMEF working to build value for US beef as supply decreases

As the US beef supply shrinks, the US Meat Export Federation is working to increase the value of US beef on the global market.

During the Illinois Beef Association’s Annual Meeting in Springfield on Tuesday, John Herath with USMEF tells Brownfield drought and input prices have caused a decrease in US beef production.

“And so we need to provide financial incentive for that production to come back. If there’s only part of the animal that’s bringing in income, that’s not going to raise the entire value of that animal for when they send it to market.

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