Much Better Week For Beef Exports

Net sales of 9,800 MT for delivery in 2010 were primarily for Mexico (2,100 MT), Hong Kong (1,700 MT), South Korea (1,400 MT), Japan (1,200 MT), and Vietnam (1,200 MT). Exports of 10,200 MT were primary to Mexico (3,400 MT), Canada (1,400 MT), Vietnam (1,200 MT), South Korea (1,000 MT), and Japan (1,000 MT).

Beef Exports	Dec 17	Dec 24	Dec 31	Jan 07	Jan 14	Report
Sales	3,545	5,841	4,267	6,327	9,790	Report
Shipments	11,076	10,191	8,202	8,113	10,162	Report

REPORT THIS WEEK LAST WEEK DIFFERENCE   Sales 9,790 6,327 3,463 SALES 10 WEEKS 27 WEEKS THIS YEAR Average 6,551 8,772 8,059 High 9,790 15,095 9,790 Low 3,545 3,545 6,327

1. Ag commodities were mixed Friday morning
2. YSA members gain insight into agribusiness, retail industries
3. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
4. Team up against bovine respiratory disease
5. Oil prices pare losses on U.S. equities turnaround
6. Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary

1. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
2. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
3. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
4. More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
5. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
6. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability

1. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
2. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. What’s on America’s grill this weekend?
5. White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
6. NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population