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Canada to decide on beef industry aid next week
Canadian farm ministers are discussing C$400 million ($299 million) in aid and loan guarantees for the beef industry, and will make final decisions on a plan by the middle of next week, the federal farm minister said on Friday.

 

BSE-impacted Tyson subsidiary wins Canadian government aid
The Canadian Press reported Friday that Lakeside Packers, Alberta, Canada's largest packer, has won government aid in the form of a specialized work sharing program designed to avoid layoffs in the wake of the May 20 BSE announcement that has virtually shut down that nation's beef industry.

 

Relief for Canadian Cattlemen
Government plans a financial aid package to ranchers and feedlot operators hit by the BSE export ban.

 

Europe

 

Autumn Pig Meat Exports to Japan
Britain hopes to see the Japanese market reopened for pig meat soon.

 

USA

 

Veneman to Preside over Ministerial Conference
Ag science and technology is the focus of the international meeting next week in Sacramento, Calif.

 

Good Work Recognized
FSIS honors employees for their exemplary food safety efforts.

Americas

 

Canada to decide on beef industry aid next week
Canadian farm ministers are discussing C$400 million ($299 million) in aid and loan guarantees for the beef industry, and will make final decisions on a plan by the middle of next week, the federal farm minister said on Friday.

 

BSE-impacted Tyson subsidiary wins Canadian government aid
The Canadian Press reported Friday that Lakeside Packers, Alberta, Canada's largest packer, has won government aid in the form of a specialized work sharing program designed to avoid layoffs in the wake of the May 20 BSE announcement that has virtually shut down that nation's beef industry.

 

Relief for Canadian Cattlemen
Government plans a financial aid package to ranchers and feedlot operators hit by the BSE export ban.

 

Europe

 

Autumn Pig Meat Exports to Japan
Britain hopes to see the Japanese market reopened for pig meat soon.

 

USA

 

Veneman to Preside over Ministerial Conference
Ag science and technology is the focus of the international meeting next week in Sacramento, Calif.

 

Good Work Recognized
FSIS honors employees for their exemplary food safety efforts.