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Japanese panel says U.S. beef safe
The risk of mad cow disease infection from U.S. beef is extremely low if proper precautions are taken, a Japanese government panel ruled Monday, in a decision expected to lead to an easing of an import ban that has caused tensions with Washington.
Americas
Canadian swine producers focus on building stronger alliances to smooth Canada U.S. trade relations
Canadian swine producers are making every effort to strengthen alliances with their U.S. based business partners in hopes that it will be American producers that will head off the next U.S. challenge to imported live Canadian swine.
Maple Leaf Foods Rreports a third-quarter gain
The meat and food processor repots a five percent increase in third-quarter earnings.
Europe
U.S.: EU trade offer falls short
The European Union on Friday offered more sacrifices on farm goods as it tried to keep alive a global trade deal, but the United States said it fell short and France protested it appeared to go too far.
Fearsexpressed over trade concessions
Meat producers warn of grave alarm at the European Union's offer in world trade negotiations.
USA
U.S. and Canadian pig numbers rise
The total number of market and breeding pigs in the United States and Canada rose slightly to 76.4 million head in September 2005 – compared to September 2004, according to a joint report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics Canada.
Japanese panel says U.S. beef safe
The risk of mad cow disease infection from U.S. beef is extremely low if proper precautions are taken, a Japanese government panel ruled Monday, in a decision expected to lead to an easing of an import ban that has caused tensions with Washington.
Americas
Canadian swine producers focus on building stronger alliances to smooth Canada U.S. trade relations
Canadian swine producers are making every effort to strengthen alliances with their U.S. based business partners in hopes that it will be American producers that will head off the next U.S. challenge to imported live Canadian swine.
Maple Leaf Foods Rreports a third-quarter gain
The meat and food processor repots a five percent increase in third-quarter earnings.
Europe
U.S.: EU trade offer falls short
The European Union on Friday offered more sacrifices on farm goods as it tried to keep alive a global trade deal, but the United States said it fell short and France protested it appeared to go too far.
Fearsexpressed over trade concessions
Meat producers warn of grave alarm at the European Union's offer in world trade negotiations.
USA
U.S. and Canadian pig numbers rise
The total number of market and breeding pigs in the United States and Canada rose slightly to 76.4 million head in September 2005 – compared to September 2004, according to a joint report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics Canada.