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Asia Pacific
Beef management seminar planned
A beef forum next month will focus on helping cattle ranchers remain profitable through proper management.
Japan ready to reopen market in July
Early reports from Japan, through Kyodo News Service indicate that Japan will probably decide in June to lift its ban on U.S. beef.
Americas
R-CALF pleased with limits on Mexico
R-CALF applauds USDA for heeding advice from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) that recommended standards should not be relaxed in regard to imports of Mexican cattle from areas of Mexico infested with fever ticks
UFU president calls for ban on Brazilian beef imports
The Ulster Farmers Union has called for a ban on the import of Brazilian beef.The move was prompted by a damning report by Irish farming representatives which has raised question marks over the Brazilian traceability system, foot-and-mouth controls and the impact of the beef industry on the environment and poor rural communities.
USA
Chicago urged to reject packaging ban
The American Meat Institute’s Mark Dopp presents the facts on the safety of low-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging that uses minute levels of carbon monoxide to the Chicago City Council.
USDA appoints members to National Pork Board
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced six appointments to the 15-member National Pork Board.
U.S. Pork Production Expected To Increase 2.3 Percent in 2007
The U.S. pork sector is expected to produce about 21.7 billion pounds of pork next year, about 2 percent more than the 2006 forecast production.
Asia Pacific
Beef management seminar planned
A beef forum next month will focus on helping cattle ranchers remain profitable through proper management.
Japan ready to reopen market in July
Early reports from Japan, through Kyodo News Service indicate that Japan will probably decide in June to lift its ban on U.S. beef.
Americas
R-CALF pleased with limits on Mexico
R-CALF applauds USDA for heeding advice from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) that recommended standards should not be relaxed in regard to imports of Mexican cattle from areas of Mexico infested with fever ticks
UFU president calls for ban on Brazilian beef imports
The Ulster Farmers Union has called for a ban on the import of Brazilian beef.The move was prompted by a damning report by Irish farming representatives which has raised question marks over the Brazilian traceability system, foot-and-mouth controls and the impact of the beef industry on the environment and poor rural communities.
USA
Chicago urged to reject packaging ban
The American Meat Institute’s Mark Dopp presents the facts on the safety of low-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging that uses minute levels of carbon monoxide to the Chicago City Council.
USDA appoints members to National Pork Board
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced six appointments to the 15-member National Pork Board.
U.S. Pork Production Expected To Increase 2.3 Percent in 2007
The U.S. pork sector is expected to produce about 21.7 billion pounds of pork next year, about 2 percent more than the 2006 forecast production.