DENVER — During the last two decades, U.S. animal protein exports have nearly tripled, growing from $7.4 billion to $20.7 billion. That growth is largely the result of successful industry marketing programs and shrewd government trade negotiations. Today, exports account for 10 percent to 30 percent of U.S. animal protein production, depending on industry segment.
According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, trade policy remains a vital component to building consistent and reliable export markets, and the U.S. needs to be at the negotiating table as new trade developments unfold. The recent nomination. . .