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USLGE members match international producers with sources in the United States that offer genetics with superior credentials. The combined resources of USLGE members include most major species and breeds — resources that are unmatched by any other single organization.
USLGE members include a broad base of U.S. livestock organizations (dairy, beef, swine, horse, goat, and sheep) as well as embryo and semen industries, the livestock export sector, and State Departments of Agriculture.
USLGE is pleased to announce that it will be receiving an additional $4,750,000 from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) in the 2nd round (FY2025) of 5 tranches of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding. Of the total FY2025 RAPP funds allocated to USLGE, $1.25 million are designated specifically for USLGE member National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), with $625,000 of that to be spent by NAAB on projects for marketing U.S. livestock genetics in Africa.
“This 2nd round of RAPP funding makes it possible for USLGE and its members to bring the benefits of U.S. livestock genetics to almost every corner of the world while providing an incredible return on investment for its membership,” says Dr. Martin Sieber, President and CEO of USLGE. “We appreciate this strong endorsement by USDA-FAS of USLGE's role as the leader and national trade association for U.S. livestock genetics.”
U.S. genetics can play a crucial role in enhancing livestock herd development and promoting sustainable agricultural practices globally. USLGE’s efforts in RAPP emphasized regions will contribute to improved animal breeding, reduced environmental impact, and increased productivity.
For more information, contact Enrique Crotto, USLGE RAPP consultant, at ecrotto@uslge.org.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the 2nd round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners, expanding U.S. food and agricultural exports in emerging global markets. This latest investment brings total RAPP funding to $600 million in 2024.
The new grants aim to diversify export markets in regions with rising consumer demand and purchasing power, including Africa, Latin America/the Caribbean, and South/Southeast Asia. These regions offer significant opportunities for U.S. producers seeking to establish a stronger foothold in dynamic and growing markets.
Source: USDA (Press Release No. 0250.24, December 19, 2024)
Have a specific question about U.S. livestock genetics and its export or import? Scott Jensen, an Extension Educator with the University of Idaho, will track down the information that you need.
Ask An ExpertThis video of Hermosillo from USLGE's recent USDA-FAS Nutrition and Genetics Roadshow of the U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and USLGE summarizes our activities in Sonora in Mexico. Plans are already underway for 2025.
Dr. Martin Sieber, USLGE President and CEO, represented USLGE at the Philippines agricultural trade mission sponsored in July 2022 by USDA and led by Foreign Agricultural Service Administration Daniel Whitley. USLGE was 1 of 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations to participate in the trade mission to Manila, Philippines. The Philippines is the 8th largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, averaging $3.1 billion annually during the last 5 years. Source: USLGE
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