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Import Tariffs in Japan
Pork exports to Japan face import tariffs from August. USDA's Veneman to travel to China at end of July
(Reuters) - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman will go to China this month, providing an opportunity for her to raise concerns over Beijing's failure so far to clarify rules on imports of genetically modified foods.

Europe and Middle East

GM Stock Feeds Won't Affect Beef Exports, Says EU
The European Union (EU) says it does not require certificates showing that Zimbabwean beef cattle are not fed on genetically modified (GM) maize. USA USDA Seeks Beef Checkoff Stay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed a motion seeking a stay of a federal judge's decision to halt collections of the beef checkoff program, pending an appeal. Beef Board Chairman Praises Justice Department Decision on Checkoff
The U.S. Department of Justice today filed a request for a stay of an injunction that would otherwise stop collection of $1-per-head beef checkoff assessments effective July 15, 2002. Tyson Foods Creates New Position
Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat company, has created a new position of senior vice president, commodity and trading risk management. Bovine tuberculosis expected to cause curbs on cattle exports to U.S.
Canadian cattle producers are nervously waiting to see how the United States Department of Agriculture reacts to bovine tuberculosis in Manitoba cattle. USDA extends comment period on proposed FMD rule
The Agriculture Department has extended the comment period on a proposed rule that would amend indemnity provisions for foot-and-mouth disease and other serious diseases. The comment period was extended 30 days. Nebraska Swine Conference to Focus on Pork Industry Management
Key topics are producer-community relations, disease management and production strategies.