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<blockquote data-quote="MikeC" data-source="post: 181648" data-attributes="member: 1604"><p>From Beef Magazine:</p><p></p><p>Already boasting the planet's largest commercial cattle herd, Brazil is clearly a formidable player in today's international beef market. But, with 165 million cattle currently grazing 370 million acres, Brazil could put another 180 million-200 million acres into production — "without cutting down a single tree," as Pratini de Moraes says. These areas of undeveloped savanna equal the size of France and Germany — or Texas and New Mexico.</p><p></p><p>The Brazilian beef story grows more ominous.</p><p></p><p> *</p><p></p><p> Production costs are a third to half of what American ranchers face. Brazil's costs are better compared to Australia's grass-fed beef system, however, but even then, Brazil wins out — at a 15% lower cost of production.</p><p> *</p><p></p><p> Brazil is close to removing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as an export impediment. Its economy and political system are relatively stable. And recently, Brazil has filled the beef production void left after Argentina's economy and political system crashed last fall.</p><p> *</p><p></p><p> Beef exports, along with sugar, orange juice, coffee, soybeans, poultry and pork, are seen as Brazil's pass into First World status.</p><p></p><p>"Europe is our biggest trade partner, and we will do everything possible to grow those markets," says Pratini de Moraes. "But, we also know there are other areas where we can gain markets for our beef and other agricultural commodities."</p><p></p><p>He's talking about the U.S., and the Brazilian agriculture minister has been in close dialog with U.S. agricultural and trade officials on market access, gradual elimination of export subsidies and revision of internal supports where they affect external markets.</p><p></p><p>How all this bodes for U.S. beef producers is becoming very clear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeC, post: 181648, member: 1604"] From Beef Magazine: Already boasting the planet's largest commercial cattle herd, Brazil is clearly a formidable player in today's international beef market. But, with 165 million cattle currently grazing 370 million acres, Brazil could put another 180 million-200 million acres into production — “without cutting down a single tree,” as Pratini de Moraes says. These areas of undeveloped savanna equal the size of France and Germany — or Texas and New Mexico. The Brazilian beef story grows more ominous. * Production costs are a third to half of what American ranchers face. Brazil's costs are better compared to Australia's grass-fed beef system, however, but even then, Brazil wins out — at a 15% lower cost of production. * Brazil is close to removing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as an export impediment. Its economy and political system are relatively stable. And recently, Brazil has filled the beef production void left after Argentina's economy and political system crashed last fall. * Beef exports, along with sugar, orange juice, coffee, soybeans, poultry and pork, are seen as Brazil's pass into First World status. “Europe is our biggest trade partner, and we will do everything possible to grow those markets,” says Pratini de Moraes. “But, we also know there are other areas where we can gain markets for our beef and other agricultural commodities.” He's talking about the U.S., and the Brazilian agriculture minister has been in close dialog with U.S. agricultural and trade officials on market access, gradual elimination of export subsidies and revision of internal supports where they affect external markets. How all this bodes for U.S. beef producers is becoming very clear. [/QUOTE]
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