Asia Pacific | China Notifies U.S. of New Import RulesChina has outlined new...
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China Notifies U.S. of New Import Rules
China has outlined new rules covering imports of ag products that will take effect on July 1. And the changes are raising some concerns among U.S. exporters, especially in light of China's recent actions on the trade front with Brazil.
Tough Competitor in Taiwan
New Zealand takes lion’s share of Taiwan beef imports following ban on US beef.
US – Australia FTA passes first hurdle
The US-Australia trade agreement has passed its first Parliamentary hurdle.[
Europe
Veterinary Agreement
Australia and Russia plan to cooperate on veterinary matters.
Beef Boost
Scotland wins share of European Union money to promote beef.
USA
USDA signs agreement to improve safety of traded food
To help shore up safety of meat and poultry products traded in the Western Hemisphere, the Agriculture Department entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pan American Health Organization.
Pigs' mosquito bites hurt pork producers
High numbers of mosquitoes will lead to increased bites on pigs this summer, costing pork producers money due to greater trim losses at packing plants, a University of Nebraska swine specialist said.
Safer Imports
USDA signs a memo of understanding with the South American health body to enhance meat safety efforts.
Directive Webcast
Meat groups will host a webcast of the new FSIS E coli directives workshop.
Free Trade Deals May Cut Deep for U.S. Cattle Industry
Cattle ranchers like Chuck Kiker long ago traded in their cowboy hats and horses for baseball caps and pickup trucks. But they still consider themselves traditional cowboys, and they don't want the government to trade away their way of life.
Asia Pacific
China Notifies U.S. of New Import Rules
China has outlined new rules covering imports of ag products that will take effect on July 1. And the changes are raising some concerns among U.S. exporters, especially in light of China's recent actions on the trade front with Brazil.
Tough Competitor in Taiwan
New Zealand takes lion’s share of Taiwan beef imports following ban on US beef.
US – Australia FTA passes first hurdle
The US-Australia trade agreement has passed its first Parliamentary hurdle.[
Europe
Veterinary Agreement
Australia and Russia plan to cooperate on veterinary matters.
Beef Boost
Scotland wins share of European Union money to promote beef.
USA
USDA signs agreement to improve safety of traded food
To help shore up safety of meat and poultry products traded in the Western Hemisphere, the Agriculture Department entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pan American Health Organization.
Pigs' mosquito bites hurt pork producers
High numbers of mosquitoes will lead to increased bites on pigs this summer, costing pork producers money due to greater trim losses at packing plants, a University of Nebraska swine specialist said.
Safer Imports
USDA signs a memo of understanding with the South American health body to enhance meat safety efforts.
Directive Webcast
Meat groups will host a webcast of the new FSIS E coli directives workshop.
Free Trade Deals May Cut Deep for U.S. Cattle Industry
Cattle ranchers like Chuck Kiker long ago traded in their cowboy hats and horses for baseball caps and pickup trucks. But they still consider themselves traditional cowboys, and they don't want the government to trade away their way of life.