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Asia Pacific

 

Australia's Beef Indus Said To Gain From US Trade Pact
The Australian beef industry will gain from the successful conclusion of a free trade agreement between Australia and the U.S., grower lobby Cattle Council of Australia said Monday.

Americas

 

Brazilian beef sales surge
Beef producers are being warned Brazil could be a threat to Australia's exports, with sales from the South American producer surging by 17 per cent last year.

 

USA

 

Pork Product Winners
The US National Pork Board announces winners of its second annual consumer's choice pork awards.

 

Meat Imports Questioned
USDA has been lax in guarding the food supply from potentially unsafe imported meat, an internal audit says.

 

Packer Ownership Ban Under Fire
AMI expresses opposition to packer ownership provision in draft US legislation.

 

National Agriculture Day Teleconference with Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Dr. J.B. Penn and Chief Economist Keith Collins
Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman: "Agriculture Day is also a time to recognize the many other contributions made by the men and women in agriculture. Agriculture is expected to generate $57 billion in exports this year, and along with related industries, it provides 24 million jobs for Americans. ...And as some of the best stewards of the land, farmers and ranchers provide food and habitat for 75 percent of our country's wildlife."