Study Quantifies the Impact of Red Meat Exports on Domestic Feed Demand for Corn

May 19, 2026

According to an independent study conducted by the Juday Group and released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), red meat exports generated substantial returns for corn producers in 2025.

At the national level, U.S. beef and pork exports contributed $2.18 billion in market value to corn producers and $375 million to distiller’s dried grains (DDGs) in 2025, according to the study. These exports accounted for an estimated 13.5% of the per-bushel value of corn.

In Minnesota, U.S. beef and pork exports generated $217.64 million in market value for corn and $29.55 million for DDGs, according to the s t udy. In 2025, these exports utilized approximately 50.73 million bushels of Minnesota corn and 211,374 tons of Minnesota DDGs.

Each year, as part of our mission to promote opportunities for corn farmers, Minnesota Corn invests corn checkoff funds in organizations that expand markets for corn and corn products both directly and indirectly. This support includes the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), which develops international markets for U.S. red meat.

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Video: Research in Action | Swine Cluster 4 - Activity 8: Precision Feeding with Dr. Aline Remus

Research in Action is a video series from Swine Innovation Porc that highlights the people and projects driving innovation in Canada's pork sector.

In this episode, Dr. Aline Remus (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) explains how precision feeding is helping producers improve efficiency, reduce feed costs and lower environmental impacts while supporting animal health and welfare.

As part of Swine Cluster 4 - Activity 8, this research is advancing precision livestock farming by tailoring nutrition to the needs of individual pigs or groups of pigs. The project aims to reduce feed costs, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient losses, and develop practical precision feeding systems that producers can confidently adopt on-farm.

By bringing together researchers from across Canada and around the world, this work is helping transform innovative research into practical solutions for a more sustainable and competitive Canadian pork sector.