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Protests in Japan over U.S. beef
The Democratic Party of Japan staged a rally in Tokyo on Thursday to protest against a recent accord between Japan and the United States to resume American beef exports to the country, saying a hasty conclusion had been reached in the face of pressure from Washington.
U.S. too optimistic, beef to Japan
USDA and some industry groups appear over-optimistic about when U.S. beef exports to Japan will restart. USDA Under Secretary J.B. Penn, who led the U.S. delegation in two days of talks, expects exports will resume “in a matter of weeks”. And NCBA chief economist Gregg Doud says exports will restart by year-end. Others though dismiss that short a timeframe as unrealistic. Reports from Japan last week suggest it may take months for Japan to complete its rulemaking process, not the six weeks that NCBA CEO Terry Stokes cited last week.
New Season Outlook
Good prospects for New Zealand beef and lamb producers following wet start to the season.
Europe
Ireland discovers another BSE case
A 14-year old dairy cow in County Caven in Ireland tested positive for BSE, the 105th case discovered so far this year in the country.
Americas
Canada BSE strategy underway
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce that the implementation of the national Repositioning the Livestock Industry Strategy is fully underway. The $488 million strategy was first announced on September 10th by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Andy Mitchell. The strategy is aimed at assisting Canada's beef and cattle industry in repositioning itself to ensure its long-term viability in light of the ongoing BSE situation. Quick implementation of many of the strategy's components is indicative of the high level of cooperation taking place between governments and industry.
Canada review packing plant rules
The federal government is trying to be flexible in setting rules required for the development of new packing plants, Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials told a parliamentary hearing last week.
Record Canadian hog export to U.S.
Statistics Canada reported today that Canadian hog exports to the U.S. hit a record 6.3 million head during the first nine months of this year, pulled south by good production conditions, strong American pork and beef markets and available transport.
Group hits Canadian pork anti-dumping duties
The Pork Trade Action Coalition, a group of small American and Canadian hog farmers, has taken an advertisement out in the Des Moines Register slamming the "tax" being levied on imported weanling and feeder pigs by the Commerce Department's 14 percent of value anti-dumping duties, which took effect October 14.
Cargill buying Brazil pork business
The European Commission has cleared, under the European Union’s Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Brazilian pork and poultry producer Seara Alimentos, by US agribusiness Cargill.
USA
Strong red meat demand in U.S.
Sales for red meat are predicted to top $44 billion this year, up 18 percent in just three years and nearly 40 percent since 1999, according to a report from research firm Mintel, which tracks consumer trends.
More USDA animal ID funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing an additional $1.5 million for national animal identification system cooperative agreements with states.
Protests in Japan over U.S. beef
The Democratic Party of Japan staged a rally in Tokyo on Thursday to protest against a recent accord between Japan and the United States to resume American beef exports to the country, saying a hasty conclusion had been reached in the face of pressure from Washington.
U.S. too optimistic, beef to Japan
USDA and some industry groups appear over-optimistic about when U.S. beef exports to Japan will restart. USDA Under Secretary J.B. Penn, who led the U.S. delegation in two days of talks, expects exports will resume “in a matter of weeks”. And NCBA chief economist Gregg Doud says exports will restart by year-end. Others though dismiss that short a timeframe as unrealistic. Reports from Japan last week suggest it may take months for Japan to complete its rulemaking process, not the six weeks that NCBA CEO Terry Stokes cited last week.
New Season Outlook
Good prospects for New Zealand beef and lamb producers following wet start to the season.
Europe
Ireland discovers another BSE case
A 14-year old dairy cow in County Caven in Ireland tested positive for BSE, the 105th case discovered so far this year in the country.
Americas
Canada BSE strategy underway
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce that the implementation of the national Repositioning the Livestock Industry Strategy is fully underway. The $488 million strategy was first announced on September 10th by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Andy Mitchell. The strategy is aimed at assisting Canada's beef and cattle industry in repositioning itself to ensure its long-term viability in light of the ongoing BSE situation. Quick implementation of many of the strategy's components is indicative of the high level of cooperation taking place between governments and industry.
Canada review packing plant rules
The federal government is trying to be flexible in setting rules required for the development of new packing plants, Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials told a parliamentary hearing last week.
Record Canadian hog export to U.S.
Statistics Canada reported today that Canadian hog exports to the U.S. hit a record 6.3 million head during the first nine months of this year, pulled south by good production conditions, strong American pork and beef markets and available transport.
Group hits Canadian pork anti-dumping duties
The Pork Trade Action Coalition, a group of small American and Canadian hog farmers, has taken an advertisement out in the Des Moines Register slamming the "tax" being levied on imported weanling and feeder pigs by the Commerce Department's 14 percent of value anti-dumping duties, which took effect October 14.
Cargill buying Brazil pork business
The European Commission has cleared, under the European Union’s Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Brazilian pork and poultry producer Seara Alimentos, by US agribusiness Cargill.
USA
Strong red meat demand in U.S.
Sales for red meat are predicted to top $44 billion this year, up 18 percent in just three years and nearly 40 percent since 1999, according to a report from research firm Mintel, which tracks consumer trends.
More USDA animal ID funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing an additional $1.5 million for national animal identification system cooperative agreements with states.