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USMEF conference - Advancing U.S. red meat globally

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USMEF Spring Conference highlights the significance of maintaining high-quality standards to boost the competitiveness of U.S. red meat globally. Speakers emphasize the role of quality assurance in driving market expansion and addressing food security challenges.

Randy Spronk underscores the importance of free trade agreements in facilitating market access for U.S. red meat products. Dan Halstrom provides updates on export performance, showcasing the growing demand for U.S. pork and beef.

Randy Blach discusses the industry's focus on quality and the need for sustainable growth in the U.S. cattle industry. Daniel Whitley outlines RAPP funding initiatives aimed at expanding market access in emerging regions.

Kip Tom emphasizes the critical role of innovation in ensuring global food security, stressing the need for quality differentiation in the marketplace. USMEF members gain valuable insights into strategies for sustaining growth and competitiveness in the global red meat industry.


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Presented by Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).

Prolonged dry weather impacted many regions of Ontario in 2025. With the growing season behind us, how can livestock farmers set their forage crops up for success next year? This session covers the short-term agronomy to bounce back quickly, as well as exploring options for building drought resilience into forage systems for the future.

The purpose of the Forage Focus conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario forage producers across the ruminant livestock and commercial hay sectors