Beef imports boom amid strong consumer demand

U.S. beef imports are forecast to run 19 percent above the 2013 level and total 2.68 billion pounds this year, says USDA in its monthly Livestock, Dairy and Poultry report. “Imports have picked up in recent months owing to lower domestic beef production and strong consumer demand,” said USDA. “Strong import demand is expected to continue (through… » Read More

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