Asia Pacific | Beef Imports StrengthenJapanese imports of beef gather pace, h...
Asia Pacific
Beef Imports Strengthen
Japanese imports of beef gather pace, however, they are still below pre-BSE crisis levels.
Iowa, China talk on future of trade
China and the United States have much to offer each other, especially in agriculture, and Iowa is likely to play a key role in future commerce, Chinese
Australia Lifts Ban on Export of Live Sheep and Cattle to the Middle East
The government has lifted the ban on the export of live sheep and cattle to the Middle East, which was imposed last year following mass livestock deaths due to heat stress and bacterial infections, Agriculture Minister Warren Truss said.
Bearish on Beef
Australia's largest cattle company, hit by low prices and a long-term drought, reports a rare loss.
Australia Agrees FMD Vaccine Bank
Agriculture secretary welcomes State support for foot and mouth disease vaccine bank.
Success for Meat Standards Australia
Potential for MSA to go global after successful Korean trial.
Korean Beef Industry Research
New survey outlines the challenges to beef exporters to Korea following trade liberalisation.
Americas
Americas free trade target could be missed-OAS
The 2005 target to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas could be missed if World Trade Organization talks on agriculture don't speed up, the head of the Organization of American States said on Monday.
NCBA warns of brewing Mexican beef trade dispute
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Chief Economist Gregg Doud fears the U.S. beef industry could find itself the victim if Mexican beef trade issues become a political issue ahead of Mexico's national elections in July.
Brazil to Restart Beef Trade with USA
Sanitary inspection team expected in Brazil in July.
USA
U.S. meat companies slow to use irradiation-USDA
Irradiation is the single most effective tool in killing food-borne pathogens, but the cost of installing irradiation equipment at meat plants has so far prevented its widespread use, said Elsa Murano, the government's food safety leader.
Fewer Cattle on Feed
USDA reports that the number of beef cattle being fed for slaughter on fell by eight per cent.
COOL Plans Attacked
American Meat Institute says there is no evidence of benefit to mandatory country-of-origin labelling.
Asia Pacific
Beef Imports Strengthen
Japanese imports of beef gather pace, however, they are still below pre-BSE crisis levels.
Iowa, China talk on future of trade
China and the United States have much to offer each other, especially in agriculture, and Iowa is likely to play a key role in future commerce, Chinese
Australia Lifts Ban on Export of Live Sheep and Cattle to the Middle East
The government has lifted the ban on the export of live sheep and cattle to the Middle East, which was imposed last year following mass livestock deaths due to heat stress and bacterial infections, Agriculture Minister Warren Truss said.
Bearish on Beef
Australia's largest cattle company, hit by low prices and a long-term drought, reports a rare loss.
Australia Agrees FMD Vaccine Bank
Agriculture secretary welcomes State support for foot and mouth disease vaccine bank.
Success for Meat Standards Australia
Potential for MSA to go global after successful Korean trial.
Korean Beef Industry Research
New survey outlines the challenges to beef exporters to Korea following trade liberalisation.
Americas
Americas free trade target could be missed-OAS
The 2005 target to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas could be missed if World Trade Organization talks on agriculture don't speed up, the head of the Organization of American States said on Monday.
NCBA warns of brewing Mexican beef trade dispute
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Chief Economist Gregg Doud fears the U.S. beef industry could find itself the victim if Mexican beef trade issues become a political issue ahead of Mexico's national elections in July.
Brazil to Restart Beef Trade with USA
Sanitary inspection team expected in Brazil in July.
USA
U.S. meat companies slow to use irradiation-USDA
Irradiation is the single most effective tool in killing food-borne pathogens, but the cost of installing irradiation equipment at meat plants has so far prevented its widespread use, said Elsa Murano, the government's food safety leader.
Fewer Cattle on Feed
USDA reports that the number of beef cattle being fed for slaughter on fell by eight per cent.
COOL Plans Attacked
American Meat Institute says there is no evidence of benefit to mandatory country-of-origin labelling.