Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Beef Exports Bolstered by Strong Sales in Russia

April 10, 2010 -   In recent weeks, U.S. beef exports have been bolstered by a sharp increase in sales in Russia. Recent weekly sales data show beef exports to Russia at levels not seen since mid-2008, a year in which exports to Russia reached a record $95.3 million. 

USMEF Senior Vice President Thad Lively discusses the factors contributing to this significant increase in export activity.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) 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, corn and soybean checkoff programs.

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