USMEF Statement on 2026 USDA Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program Allocations

Published: Feb 11, 2026

On Feb. 11, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service announced its 2026 allocations under the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program, which are key investments aimed at advancing U.S. agricultural exports.

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued this statement:

With outstanding support from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, MAP and FMD are essential programs for developing new destinations for U.S. products – including U.S. pork, beef and lamb – and for defending U.S. agriculture’s market share worldwide. These programs have a proven track record of delivering critical returns for U.S. farmers, ranchers and the entire red meat supply chain. USMEF greatly appreciates our inclusion in the programs, and we look forward to further expanding global demand for U.S. red meat in the year ahead.

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