The Committee on Education voted to advance a bill restoring whole milk in schools. In 2022, the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Global beef exports have hit an all-time record for volume and value, adding more value to U.S. beef cattle and providing markets for products not currently used in this country.
U.S. red meat exports raced to a record performance in March with pork and beef exports each posting the highest monthly value ever, reaching a combined total of nearly $1.6 billion.