U.S. pork exports fall 17 percent on strong dollar, competition

Exports of U.S. pork are down by 17 percent for the first half of this year compared to 2014, due to the strong dollar and to increased competition for sales to Asia, says the U.S. Meat Export Federation, a trade group based in Denver. “The European Union, for one, has been aggressive in targeting specific markets… » Read More

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