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Special Report From Taiwan
Special Report: Top Producer Editor Marcia Taylor is on assignment in Asia, as a journalist accompanying a U.S. Grains Council Mission. Watch for her full reports on prospects for U.S. farm exports starting with the October issue of Top Producer.

VALUED MARKET
Recent government figures show Japan is Australia’s most valuable red meat market.

US positive on beef sales to Japan
In the US, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman is insisting that efforts to regain access to the Japanese beef market in a month or so remain on track

Americas

Canadian cattle producers sue U.S. government to recoup losses
In an effort to recoup financial losses due to the closure of the U.S. border to Canadian cattle, a group of Canadian producers has launched a multimillion-dollar claim against the U.S. government.

USA

Smithfield Foods increases stake in Spain's largest meat processor
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced its recent purchase of nearly 4 million additional shares of the largest meat processor in Spain, according to a company news release.

BEEF BACKS BUSH
U.S. beef group says Bush policies provide better business climate for cattle producers.

FEED BAN DEBATED
The American Meat Institute says FDA’s decision on banning specified risk material from livestock feed is overreaching and unwarranted.

LEANER BEEF
NCBA is using updated USDA nutrient data to promote the lean characteristics of beef.

Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Discusses Agricultural Issues
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman along with Dr. J.B. Penn, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Gerald A. Bange, Chairperson of the USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board discuss various food and agricultural issues.

Asia Pacific

Special Report From Taiwan
Special Report: Top Producer Editor Marcia Taylor is on assignment in Asia, as a journalist accompanying a U.S. Grains Council Mission. Watch for her full reports on prospects for U.S. farm exports starting with the October issue of Top Producer.

VALUED MARKET
Recent government figures show Japan is Australia’s most valuable red meat market.

US positive on beef sales to Japan
In the US, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman is insisting that efforts to regain access to the Japanese beef market in a month or so remain on track

Americas

Canadian cattle producers sue U.S. government to recoup losses
In an effort to recoup financial losses due to the closure of the U.S. border to Canadian cattle, a group of Canadian producers has launched a multimillion-dollar claim against the U.S. government.

USA

Smithfield Foods increases stake in Spain's largest meat processor
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced its recent purchase of nearly 4 million additional shares of the largest meat processor in Spain, according to a company news release.

BEEF BACKS BUSH
U.S. beef group says Bush policies provide better business climate for cattle producers.

FEED BAN DEBATED
The American Meat Institute says FDA’s decision on banning specified risk material from livestock feed is overreaching and unwarranted.

LEANER BEEF
NCBA is using updated USDA nutrient data to promote the lean characteristics of beef.

Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Discusses Agricultural Issues
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman along with Dr. J.B. Penn, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Gerald A. Bange, Chairperson of the USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board discuss various food and agricultural issues.