Suggested Lead: Jon Caspers, a pork producer from North Central Iowa, was ele...

Suggested Lead: Jon Caspers, a pork producer from North Central Iowa, was elected vice chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) at the organization’s annual meeting in Cancun, Mexico, last week. Caspers believes exports have had a great impact on the pork industry.

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According to Caspers, the pork industry has been progressive when it comes to developing its export potential.

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Caspers says exports have played a role in overall pork profitability.

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USMEF’s role in the export picture is also significant.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, lamb, corn, sorghum and soybean checkoff programs.

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