In 2011 the U.S. became a net exporter of beef for the first time in 40 years, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA expects that the trend will continue throughout 2012 due in part to a reduction in imports from foreign producers and also an increased demand for U.S.-grown beef overseas. Mercator Incorporated (Mercator), an export company based in Raleigh,...