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Asia Pacific

Australia's Bindaree Calls for U.S. Beef Quota to Remain the Same
Bindaree Beef, one of Australia's biggest beef producers has called on the Senate to leave a proposed allocation of the United States beef quota unchanged. Australian Min Plans To Regulate Beef Exports To US
The Australian government plans to impose a controversial quota arrangement on beef exporters to the U.S. from July 1 , a spokesman for Agriculture Minister Warren Truss said Friday.

Europe and Middle East

Foot and Mouth Fears in UK
British scientists investigate potential foot and mouth disease case in British abattoir. BSE Ban to be Lifted
Romania is to ease restrictions on beef imports from the EU.

Americas

Canadian Farm Groups Welcome Plan to Support Farmers
Following the federal government's announcement Thursday of a 5-year plan for ag funding and supports, grain and oilseed grower groups from Canada voiced their support for the plan.

USA

USDA's Veneman Says She's Ordered a Check of Cattle Market
Ag chief says aides are looking at how to conduct the study ... Keeping the U.S. Beef Supply Safe
NCBA will address the industry's emergency preparedness at its summer conference.

What's with beef?

Cattle groups have called for an investigation into the long slide in beef prices. Senate Ag committee chairman Tom Harkin agreed to pursue an inquiry and press the Bush Administration for answers. Chronic wasting disease found in New Mexico deer
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 20 (Reuters) - Wildlife officials in New Mexico are puzzled by the state's first case of a deer diagnosed with chronic wasting disease, a specialist with the state's Department of Game and Fish said on Thursday.
Mississippi Enacts Country Of Origin Labeling For Beef
Effective July 1, 2002, Mississippi State Senate Bill 2367 will go into effect mandating "Country of Origin" labeling on beef products sold in retail stores.