Asia PacificJapan could ease U.S. beef ban by DecemberJapan could ease its ba...
Asia Pacific
Japan could ease U.S. beef ban by December
Japan could ease its ban on U.S. beef as early as December if a food safety panel approves a government plan to partially resume imports at a meeting next week, officials said.
New research boost for pork industry
The Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy campus, aims to pump millions of dollars into the industry through research including better use of feed grains and genetic improvements.
New pork plant focuses on exports
A modern processing facility will supply fresh pork to markets in southeast Asia.
Americas
Tyson plans to restart striking beef plant
Top U.S. meat processor Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said it planned to reopen its massive Canadian plant in Brooks, Alberta on Monday after several tense incidents on a strike picket line last week.
Beef prices on the rise in Brazil
Prices for export beef cattle rose 3.7 percent in the Brazilian state of Mina Gerais, which is free of foot and mouth disease and has extensive slaughter facilities, but prices elsewhere remained steady, published reports said.
Canadian and American swine producers seek level playing field
The Canadian Pork Council says, despite continued disagreement over stabilization programs in both countries, the Canadian and US pork industries each want a level playing field when it comes to trade.
Europe
Dutch Meat Processors Renamed
Dumeco, Hendrix Meat Group, and Kroot Rundvlees will soon be known as VION.
USA
New USDA report examines animal health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the 2004 U.S. Animal Health Report, a national overview of domestic animal health in the United States, which is the first report of its kind.
R-CALF to continue legal challenge
An American ranchers group just won't give up its fight against Canadian beef ... We will now ask the District Court to schedule a hearing in our case, at which time the court will have a full opportunity to consider all the facts that demonstrate why USDA's actions concerning Canadian imports are ill-conceived.
Certified beef program makes restaurant debut
A state program promoting South Dakota beef was the special of the day at a Sioux Falls restaurant on Monday.
Asia Pacific
Japan could ease U.S. beef ban by December
Japan could ease its ban on U.S. beef as early as December if a food safety panel approves a government plan to partially resume imports at a meeting next week, officials said.
New research boost for pork industry
The Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy campus, aims to pump millions of dollars into the industry through research including better use of feed grains and genetic improvements.
New pork plant focuses on exports
A modern processing facility will supply fresh pork to markets in southeast Asia.
Americas
Tyson plans to restart striking beef plant
Top U.S. meat processor Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said it planned to reopen its massive Canadian plant in Brooks, Alberta on Monday after several tense incidents on a strike picket line last week.
Beef prices on the rise in Brazil
Prices for export beef cattle rose 3.7 percent in the Brazilian state of Mina Gerais, which is free of foot and mouth disease and has extensive slaughter facilities, but prices elsewhere remained steady, published reports said.
Canadian and American swine producers seek level playing field
The Canadian Pork Council says, despite continued disagreement over stabilization programs in both countries, the Canadian and US pork industries each want a level playing field when it comes to trade.
Europe
Dutch Meat Processors Renamed
Dumeco, Hendrix Meat Group, and Kroot Rundvlees will soon be known as VION.
USA
New USDA report examines animal health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the 2004 U.S. Animal Health Report, a national overview of domestic animal health in the United States, which is the first report of its kind.
R-CALF to continue legal challenge
An American ranchers group just won't give up its fight against Canadian beef ... We will now ask the District Court to schedule a hearing in our case, at which time the court will have a full opportunity to consider all the facts that demonstrate why USDA's actions concerning Canadian imports are ill-conceived.
Certified beef program makes restaurant debut
A state program promoting South Dakota beef was the special of the day at a Sioux Falls restaurant on Monday.