233: “Keep It All in the U.S.” Sounds Good. It Doesn’t Work: Beef Trade Explained with Emma Coffman
Emma is back, and today we’re tackling one of the most misunderstood conversations in ag: why the U.S. exports beef while also importing beef. If you’ve ever seen “we should just keep it all here” in the comments section, this episode is for you. Lauren and Emma break down what we actually export (high-value specialty cuts and off-cuts other countries pay a premium for), why we import (lean trim to support ground beef demand and maximize carcass value), and why stopping exports wouldn’t magically make beef cheaper. They also hit the bigger picture: global trade relationships, why countries…
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