Asia Pacific | Beef Demand StrengthensThe Philippines are importing beef from...
Asia Pacific
Beef Demand Strengthens
The Philippines are importing beef from several sources to meet a growing demand.
Pork Import Rule Challenged
Quarantine appeal result seen as a cruel blow for Australian pork industry.
Americas
U.S. kicks off Andean free trade talks
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 18 (Reuters) - The United States will launch free-trade negotiations with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador later on Tuesday that aim to extend its reach in Latin America with an accord as early as next year.
USA
USDA establishes loan program to encourage renewable energy from SRMs
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman announced a loan guarantee pilot project to help small businesses develop renewable energy systems from livestock's specified risk materials.
Texas producers urged to test cattle for TB
Dairy and purebred beef cattle owners in Texas must step forward and have their herds tested for cattle tuberculosis if Texas is to regain Class "Free" status for TB eradication, warned Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas' state veterinarian.
Crippled Cattle Ban Comments
Cattle groups urge USDA to modify its ban on “downer” cows.
USDA Establishes a Pilot Project for Renewable Energy - Funding Small Businesses that Generate Energy Production from Cattle Products
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced a new loan guarantee pilot project aimed at developing renewable energy systems from the use of livestock as a raw material.
Asia Pacific
Beef Demand Strengthens
The Philippines are importing beef from several sources to meet a growing demand.
Pork Import Rule Challenged
Quarantine appeal result seen as a cruel blow for Australian pork industry.
Americas
U.S. kicks off Andean free trade talks
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 18 (Reuters) - The United States will launch free-trade negotiations with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador later on Tuesday that aim to extend its reach in Latin America with an accord as early as next year.
USA
USDA establishes loan program to encourage renewable energy from SRMs
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman announced a loan guarantee pilot project to help small businesses develop renewable energy systems from livestock's specified risk materials.
Texas producers urged to test cattle for TB
Dairy and purebred beef cattle owners in Texas must step forward and have their herds tested for cattle tuberculosis if Texas is to regain Class "Free" status for TB eradication, warned Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas' state veterinarian.
Crippled Cattle Ban Comments
Cattle groups urge USDA to modify its ban on “downer” cows.
USDA Establishes a Pilot Project for Renewable Energy - Funding Small Businesses that Generate Energy Production from Cattle Products
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced a new loan guarantee pilot project aimed at developing renewable energy systems from the use of livestock as a raw material.