 The value of U.S. beef exports topped $900 million in May, the highest since June of 2023, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. U.S. MEF President and CEO Dan Hallstrom said exports trended higher year-over-year to Japan, Mexico, the ASEAN region, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Central America, which included a record month for Guatemala.