t he economic turmoil in asia is expect ed to trim us meat export prospects 1998 as asian currencies depreciate and incomes fall demand will contract some key markets competition increase from other countries whose are also losing value against the dollar at same time relative ly strong making market more attractive foreign exporters seeking alternatives a result net exports of red meats expected shrink adding already abundant supplies weakening mar kets stalls growth what has become flourishing outlet for rising changing dietary preferences developing well negotiated reductions trade bar riers worldwide have resulted rapid world since late 1980 s with large domestic plentiful feedgrain developed infrastructure ing network was poised take advantage beef sector benefited greatly growing international high quality grain fed
