IARN — U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While well below the record pace established in 2022, June beef exports topped $900 million in value, pushing first-half export value to nearly $5 billion. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that, while the growth in pork sales is led by Mexico, a number of regions are contributing to the strong exports.
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