Technical Resources

American Meat Institute
USHSLA is a division of the American Meat Institute. Both associations work together to enhance the value and quality of U.S. meat and hide products.

Eastern Regional Research Center
The ERRC has responsibility for fundamental, applied and developmental research on agricultural commodities, including milk, meat, poultry, hides, leather, wool, fats, oils, fruits, vegetables and juices.

USDA ERRC Research Projects
Ongoing appropriated research projects funded by USDA to promote quality and utilization of agricultural products including hides and skins

American Leather Chemists
Founded by tanners and leather chemists in 1903, the American Leather Chemists provide agricultural chemical research and analytical testing methods.

Leather Industries of America
One of the oldest trade associations in the United States, Leather Industries of America has represented tanners and suppliers since 1917.

Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS provides valuable trade statistics for U.S. commodities, including weekly sales reports on hides and skins.