Asia Pacific | Attaché: China's Corn Exports Continue as UsualThe U.S. ag at...

Asia Pacific

 

Attaché: China's Corn Exports Continue as Usual
The U.S. ag attaché in China says despite rumors of pending changes in policy, China’s export subsidies for corn appear to continue as usual.

 

Americas

 

Brazil ports screen ships coming from SARS areas
SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 17 (Reuters) - The crews of ships arriving in Brazilian ports from high risk areas for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are being screened before being allowed to dock, a government official said on Thursday.

 

USA

 

NCBA calls for COOL 'flexibility'
Better flexibility is needed in the country of origin labeling (COOL) program in order to lessen the burden on U.S. producers, according to comments filed by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

 

High U.S. beef prices to greet outdoor grillers
Prices for T-bones, sirloins, and other beef cuts will be higher in the weeks ahead just as U.S. consumer’s fire up their grills for springtime barbecues.