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U.S. beef marks return to Japan amid media glare
One of the first meals to serve U.S. beef in Japan in two years took place at lunchtime in Tokyo on Wednesday, with some 50 invited guests and several dozen members of the media who watched from the sidelines.
Americas
Live hog prices expected to rebound in 2006 but corn duties will impact profitability
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food expects a rebound in live hogs prices in the first half of 2006 but warns profitability will be impacted by higher feed costs fueled by duties on unprocessed grain corn imported from the U,S.
Canada imposes still penalties on U.S. corn
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Thursday imposed provisional duties of US $1.65/bushel on imports of unprocessed U.S. grain corn saying the U.S. is dumping and subsidizing the commodity to the detriment of Canadian growers.
USDA negotiator in talks with South Korea about resuming beef trade
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns returned to Washington today following his attendance of the 6th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial in Hong Kong. During his recent travels, Johanns met with several important U.S. beef trading partners.
Europe
ADM soy protein promises better quality meat products
A new injectable soya protein designed for use in meat products could help increase shelf life and cooking yields, while also improving the texture of products, says supplier Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
USA
2006 niche pork conference for pork producers
Pork producers interested in alternative production methods and in marketing value-added or niche pork will be able to attend the Niche Pork Production Conference on Feb. 17, 2006, at Western Michigan University’s Fetzer Conference Center.
ConAgra realigns organizational structure
ConAgra Foods on Tuesday announced changes to its corporate and business operations to simplify its management structure and improve accountability. The changes are effective immediately.
U.S. beef marks return to Japan amid media glare
One of the first meals to serve U.S. beef in Japan in two years took place at lunchtime in Tokyo on Wednesday, with some 50 invited guests and several dozen members of the media who watched from the sidelines.
Americas
Live hog prices expected to rebound in 2006 but corn duties will impact profitability
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food expects a rebound in live hogs prices in the first half of 2006 but warns profitability will be impacted by higher feed costs fueled by duties on unprocessed grain corn imported from the U,S.
Canada imposes still penalties on U.S. corn
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Thursday imposed provisional duties of US $1.65/bushel on imports of unprocessed U.S. grain corn saying the U.S. is dumping and subsidizing the commodity to the detriment of Canadian growers.
USDA negotiator in talks with South Korea about resuming beef trade
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns returned to Washington today following his attendance of the 6th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial in Hong Kong. During his recent travels, Johanns met with several important U.S. beef trading partners.
Europe
ADM soy protein promises better quality meat products
A new injectable soya protein designed for use in meat products could help increase shelf life and cooking yields, while also improving the texture of products, says supplier Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
USA
2006 niche pork conference for pork producers
Pork producers interested in alternative production methods and in marketing value-added or niche pork will be able to attend the Niche Pork Production Conference on Feb. 17, 2006, at Western Michigan University’s Fetzer Conference Center.
ConAgra realigns organizational structure
ConAgra Foods on Tuesday announced changes to its corporate and business operations to simplify its management structure and improve accountability. The changes are effective immediately.