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flag U.S. pork exports rose in January 2026, while beef exports dipped by volume but held value, amid a major strike at a Colorado plant and rising grain sales due to Middle East tensions.

flag U.S. pork exports rose 3% in January 2026 to 250,861 metric tons, valued at $692.1 million, led by demand from Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Latin America. flag Beef exports fell 10% in volume but dipped only 3% in value due to higher prices; excluding China, beef volume and value rose 5% and 16% respectively, with variety meat exports surging 46% in value to a record $126 million. flag A strike at Swift Beef Co. in Greeley, Colorado, began March 15, marking the first U.S. beef plant walkout since 1985, amid contract disputes and labor allegations. flag Meanwhile, grain sales surged as Middle East tensions pushed corn, soybean, and wheat prices to highs, boosting farmer income despite ongoing cost pressures.

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