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USDA revises beef export data down 90% amid accuracy concerns

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has significantly revised down its reported beef export sales for late June, reducing the figure by 90%. This adjustment follows widespread skepticism from traders and analysts who found the initial report of 126,062 tonnes to be highly improbable, given that it vastly exceeded typical purchase volumes for some importing countries. The revision has amplified concerns about the accuracy and objectivity of USDA data, particularly in light of recent staff reductions and previous underestimations of crop data. AI

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USDA revises beef export data down 90% amid accuracy concerns

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    USDA lowers reported beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data

    The US Department of Agriculture dramatically lowered its reported beef export sales for late June on Thursday, sparking fresh concerns about the quality of the agency’s data after staffing losses as part of the Trump administration’s reshaping of the federal government. USDA sai…