Asia Pacific | DECLARATION CHANGESAustralian producers can now declare more a...
Asia Pacific
DECLARATION CHANGES
Australian producers can now declare more about what they are feeding their cattle.
Australia ensures stocks of FMD vaccine
Australia has taken steps to guard against foot and mouth disease, by signing a $4 million deal to ensure stocks of FMD vaccine.
Daiei opts for investor-led rehabilitation
IRC withdraws its bailout offer as the retailer snubs lenders and seeks private-sector help. In a frustrating development for some of the country's largest banks, Daiei Inc. will attempt to rehabilitate itself without a state-backed bailout.
Europe
U.K. investigation indicates BSE rules being ignored
An independent investigation into failure to test at least 261 "casualty" cattle in the United Kingdom has determined that governmental agencies failed to set rules clearly, enforce them and monitor results.
LOW FAILURE RISK
An investigation into British BSE testing failures report published.
AGED BEEF
Processors in Ireland are concerned that cattle younger than 30 months of age are becoming scarce.
Americas
BRAZILIAN EXPANSION
Leading meat processors are planning new trading offices around the world.
USA
Cargill profits rise despite slumping meat business
Minneapolis-based Cargill Inc. reported that first-quarter earnings rose 43 percent thanks to increased demand for fertilizer and steel.
South Korea resists Canadian overtures toward beef trade
A mission by Canadian trade and agriculture officials aimed at finding new markets for Canadian beef products in the face of the ongoing ban by the U.S. struck out in South Korea.
Where they stand: Agriculture and Trade
Heading into the Nov. 2 election, here's a look at where the candidates stand:
Asia Pacific
DECLARATION CHANGES
Australian producers can now declare more about what they are feeding their cattle.
Australia ensures stocks of FMD vaccine
Australia has taken steps to guard against foot and mouth disease, by signing a $4 million deal to ensure stocks of FMD vaccine.
Daiei opts for investor-led rehabilitation
IRC withdraws its bailout offer as the retailer snubs lenders and seeks private-sector help. In a frustrating development for some of the country's largest banks, Daiei Inc. will attempt to rehabilitate itself without a state-backed bailout.
Europe
U.K. investigation indicates BSE rules being ignored
An independent investigation into failure to test at least 261 "casualty" cattle in the United Kingdom has determined that governmental agencies failed to set rules clearly, enforce them and monitor results.
LOW FAILURE RISK
An investigation into British BSE testing failures report published.
AGED BEEF
Processors in Ireland are concerned that cattle younger than 30 months of age are becoming scarce.
Americas
BRAZILIAN EXPANSION
Leading meat processors are planning new trading offices around the world.
USA
Cargill profits rise despite slumping meat business
Minneapolis-based Cargill Inc. reported that first-quarter earnings rose 43 percent thanks to increased demand for fertilizer and steel.
South Korea resists Canadian overtures toward beef trade
A mission by Canadian trade and agriculture officials aimed at finding new markets for Canadian beef products in the face of the ongoing ban by the U.S. struck out in South Korea.
Where they stand: Agriculture and Trade
Heading into the Nov. 2 election, here's a look at where the candidates stand: