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Asia Pacific

Australian Pork to challenge gov't import rules
SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australia's pork industry said on Tuesday it would challenge a federal government decision to allow more countries to export pig meat into the country.

Japanese pork to get traceability labels
Japan plans to introduce a labeling traceability system for pork similar to what the country applies to beef, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Australian pork producers to fight import increase
The organization representing Australia's pork producers says it will fight a decision that permits the import of pork from up to 11 nations to that country, the Australian Associated Press reported.

Export Assistance
Australia has made $2 million available to help to its pork producers expand their export sales.

Pork industry to launch legal challenge over quarantine decision
The pork industry will launch a legal challenge against a new quarantine policy that opens Australian borders to more pig meat imports.

Brazil and China unite on trade
Two of the biggest economies in the developing world agree to strengthen their combined efforts in world trade talks.

Americas

Guatemala to sign trade deal after spat with U.S.
GUATEMALA CITY, 24 May (Reuters) - Guatemala will sign a free trade agreement with the United States after U.S. officials backed down in a spat over protecting staple crops like rice and corn, the Guatemalan government said on Monday.

Meat Industry at a Crossroads
World’s most influential agriculture policymakers will converge on Winnipeg, Canada, for the World Meat Congress.

Canadian Beef Defended
U.S. meat group head says Canadian beef shipped to the United States is safe.

Europe

Polish beef prices fuel EU entry-linked CPI spike
WARSAW, May 25 (Reuters) - Soaring beef prices are adding to a spike in food costs in Poland that is fuelling inflation in the aftermath of European Union entry and raising the pressure for rate hikes, officials and analysts said on Tuesday.

EU sounds warning on WTO farm talks
BRUSSELS, May 25 (Reuters) - Only a handful of countries are ready to open their markets to imports of farm goods, a crucial element for the success of the current round of world trade talks, a top EU trade negotiator said on Tuesday.

Prion Problem
French researchers find malformed proteins in the muscle of scrapie infected sheep.

USA

Open Markets Urged
Some countries are using health and food safety as barrier to U.S. meat imports, a U.S. meat processor says.

Supreme Court agrees to hear beef checkoff challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the government can force cattle producers to pay for the $1 per head checkoff that funds research and promotions.

BREAKING NEWS
The U.S. Supreme Court to hear the beef checkoff case.

Beef Promotion Case Goes to Supreme Court
By Randy Fabi WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide if the federal government can require cattle ranchers and farmers to pay for an industry marketing program

High court to decide on beef promotion
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether cattle producers can be forced to help pay for a research and promotion program known for the ad slogan: "Beef. It's What's For Dinner."

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Regarding the Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to Review the Beef Checkoff Program
"I am pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review the issues regarding the Beef Promotion and Research Act.

Asia Pacific

Australian Pork to challenge gov't import rules
SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australia's pork industry said on Tuesday it would challenge a federal government decision to allow more countries to export pig meat into the country.

Japanese pork to get traceability labels
Japan plans to introduce a labeling traceability system for pork similar to what the country applies to beef, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Australian pork producers to fight import increase
The organization representing Australia's pork producers says it will fight a decision that permits the import of pork from up to 11 nations to that country, the Australian Associated Press reported.

Export Assistance
Australia has made $2 million available to help to its pork producers expand their export sales.

Pork industry to launch legal challenge over quarantine decision
The pork industry will launch a legal challenge against a new quarantine policy that opens Australian borders to more pig meat imports.

Brazil and China unite on trade
Two of the biggest economies in the developing world agree to strengthen their combined efforts in world trade talks.

Americas

Guatemala to sign trade deal after spat with U.S.
GUATEMALA CITY, 24 May (Reuters) - Guatemala will sign a free trade agreement with the United States after U.S. officials backed down in a spat over protecting staple crops like rice and corn, the Guatemalan government said on Monday.

Meat Industry at a Crossroads
World’s most influential agriculture policymakers will converge on Winnipeg, Canada, for the World Meat Congress.

Canadian Beef Defended
U.S. meat group head says Canadian beef shipped to the United States is safe.

Europe

Polish beef prices fuel EU entry-linked CPI spike
WARSAW, May 25 (Reuters) - Soaring beef prices are adding to a spike in food costs in Poland that is fuelling inflation in the aftermath of European Union entry and raising the pressure for rate hikes, officials and analysts said on Tuesday.

EU sounds warning on WTO farm talks
BRUSSELS, May 25 (Reuters) - Only a handful of countries are ready to open their markets to imports of farm goods, a crucial element for the success of the current round of world trade talks, a top EU trade negotiator said on Tuesday.

Prion Problem
French researchers find malformed proteins in the muscle of scrapie infected sheep.

USA

Open Markets Urged
Some countries are using health and food safety as barrier to U.S. meat imports, a U.S. meat processor says.

Supreme Court agrees to hear beef checkoff challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the government can force cattle producers to pay for the $1 per head checkoff that funds research and promotions.

BREAKING NEWS
The U.S. Supreme Court to hear the beef checkoff case.

Beef Promotion Case Goes to Supreme Court
By Randy Fabi WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide if the federal government can require cattle ranchers and farmers to pay for an industry marketing program

High court to decide on beef promotion
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether cattle producers can be forced to help pay for a research and promotion program known for the ad slogan: "Beef. It's What's For Dinner."

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Regarding the Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to Review the Beef Checkoff Program
"I am pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review the issues regarding the Beef Promotion and Research Act.