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Asia Pacific
China: TB Infected Cows Slaughtered
A total of 83 cows which were detected or suspected to have contracted tuberculosis were slaughtered in the Guangdong provincial capital on Friday.
Likely China rebate cut to hit commodity exports
A possible cut in tax rebates by China is likely to pressure exports of commodities ranging from lead to soy meal, as the move would make them less price-competitive in global markets, traders said on Monday.
Japanese farm minister raps WTO draft
Japan's Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yoshiyuki Kamei on Monday criticized a fresh draft which is to be adopted at a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in September.
Americas
Canadian Beef Shipments to United States Won't Roll Sept. 1: USDA
Truckloads of Canadian beef won't be crossing a partially reopened American border on the initial target date of Sept. 1. Permits to allow some cuts of boneless beef into the United States won't even be issued until after the Labor Day weekend, Ed Curlett, spokesman for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said from Washington.
Canada can't sell older cattle, may kill,bury them
Canadian farmers may resort to killing and burying old cattle, now that a case of mad cow disease has pushed prices to pennies on the pound -- when buyers can be found at all, officials said on Friday.
Europe
Farm goods exporters give WTO plan cool reception
Major exporting countries gave a proposed compromise plan for world farm reform a cool reception on Monday, saying it did not go far enough towards ending rich state subsidies.
EU: Warning Over Export Deal with the USA
The deal between the European Union and the United States on the elimination of certain export subsides "could pose a major threat to farm incomes," Pat O'Rourke, president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association, has said.
USA
Checkoff's Latest Round
Beef producers requested a judicial review of the constitutionality of the checkoff program.
U.S. asks court to reconsider beef checkoff ruling
The Bush administration has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling that a U.S. beef industry program, famous for "Beef, It's What's For Dinner" TV ads, was unconstitutional, a federal official said on Friday.
Nebraska Cattlemen, Justice Department seek review of checkoff decision
The Department of Justice and the Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Association have each asked for a review of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that affirmed the unconstitutionality of the beef checkoff.
Asia Pacific
China: TB Infected Cows Slaughtered
A total of 83 cows which were detected or suspected to have contracted tuberculosis were slaughtered in the Guangdong provincial capital on Friday.
Likely China rebate cut to hit commodity exports
A possible cut in tax rebates by China is likely to pressure exports of commodities ranging from lead to soy meal, as the move would make them less price-competitive in global markets, traders said on Monday.
Japanese farm minister raps WTO draft
Japan's Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yoshiyuki Kamei on Monday criticized a fresh draft which is to be adopted at a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in September.
Americas
Canadian Beef Shipments to United States Won't Roll Sept. 1: USDA
Truckloads of Canadian beef won't be crossing a partially reopened American border on the initial target date of Sept. 1. Permits to allow some cuts of boneless beef into the United States won't even be issued until after the Labor Day weekend, Ed Curlett, spokesman for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said from Washington.
Canada can't sell older cattle, may kill,bury them
Canadian farmers may resort to killing and burying old cattle, now that a case of mad cow disease has pushed prices to pennies on the pound -- when buyers can be found at all, officials said on Friday.
Europe
Farm goods exporters give WTO plan cool reception
Major exporting countries gave a proposed compromise plan for world farm reform a cool reception on Monday, saying it did not go far enough towards ending rich state subsidies.
EU: Warning Over Export Deal with the USA
The deal between the European Union and the United States on the elimination of certain export subsides "could pose a major threat to farm incomes," Pat O'Rourke, president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association, has said.
USA
Checkoff’s Latest Round
Beef producers requested a judicial review of the constitutionality of the checkoff program.
U.S. asks court to reconsider beef checkoff ruling
The Bush administration has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling that a U.S. beef industry program, famous for "Beef, It's What's For Dinner" TV ads, was unconstitutional, a federal official said on Friday.
Nebraska Cattlemen, Justice Department seek review of checkoff decision
The Department of Justice and the Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Association have each asked for a review of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that affirmed the unconstitutionality of the beef checkoff.