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Asia Pacific
U.S. beef proposal to Japan
U.S. negotiators have presented a new proposal regarding ways of determining cattle's ages in talks aimed at ending Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports, raising the possibility that the protracted impasse over this issue could soon be resolved, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, citing unnamed Japanese officials.
Japan signals that its borders may open soon
Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, in the region to inspect damage from the December's violent tsunami, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Wednesday that Japan has "agreed in principle" to resume imports of Canadian beef.
Hog production in Philippine province in full swing in 2005
According to Ignacio Locsin, National Federation of Hog Raisers Inc.-Negros Occidental vice president, livestock production in the province is one of the industries good for diversification and proves to be a promising industry next to sugar.
Pork Protocol
A new deal on pork exports to China could also open the way for Irish beef.
Europe
The Commission approves Danish introduction of a new tax on phosphorous in feed
The European Commission has decided not to raise objections to Denmark’s proposed new tax on phosphorous in feed, which aims at reducing the use of phosphorous in agriculture.
Americas
NFU leaders seek common ground with Brazilians
A delegation of leaders from the US National Farmers Union visiting Brazil this week say they hope they've established a better understanding of agriculture in the two countries after meeting with farmers and agricultural leaders in a nation the Americans describe as an emerging agricultural powerhouse.
Canadian pigs to U.S.
A flow of feeder and market pigs from Canada into the U.S. that prompted the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) to ask for trade actions against the Canadian pork sector actually is a consequence of demand for the animals in the U.S. because of structural change in the U.S. industry, according to a USDA analysis of the North American market situation.
USA
Mad cow herd members traced to U.S.
Government officials are now tracing six cows shipped into the United States from the same Canadian herd as an animal with mad cow disease.
Veneman announces new guidelines for FSA county elections
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman has announced new uniform guidelines for Farm Service Agency county committee elections.
Increased carcass utilization: Where’s the pay-off?
Has research aimed at increasing beef carcass utilization paid off? Has the development of new beef products put more money in producers’ pockets? The numbers indicate it has.
Asia Pacific
U.S. beef proposal to Japan
U.S. negotiators have presented a new proposal regarding ways of determining cattle's ages in talks aimed at ending Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports, raising the possibility that the protracted impasse over this issue could soon be resolved, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, citing unnamed Japanese officials.
Japan signals that its borders may open soon
Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, in the region to inspect damage from the December's violent tsunami, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Wednesday that Japan has "agreed in principle" to resume imports of Canadian beef.
Hog production in Philippine province in full swing in 2005
According to Ignacio Locsin, National Federation of Hog Raisers Inc.-Negros Occidental vice president, livestock production in the province is one of the industries good for diversification and proves to be a promising industry next to sugar.
Pork Protocol
A new deal on pork exports to China could also open the way for Irish beef.
Europe
The Commission approves Danish introduction of a new tax on phosphorous in feed
The European Commission has decided not to raise objections to Denmark’s proposed new tax on phosphorous in feed, which aims at reducing the use of phosphorous in agriculture.
Americas
NFU leaders seek common ground with Brazilians
A delegation of leaders from the US National Farmers Union visiting Brazil this week say they hope they've established a better understanding of agriculture in the two countries after meeting with farmers and agricultural leaders in a nation the Americans describe as an emerging agricultural powerhouse.
Canadian pigs to U.S.
A flow of feeder and market pigs from Canada into the U.S. that prompted the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) to ask for trade actions against the Canadian pork sector actually is a consequence of demand for the animals in the U.S. because of structural change in the U.S. industry, according to a USDA analysis of the North American market situation.
USA
Mad cow herd members traced to U.S.
Government officials are now tracing six cows shipped into the United States from the same Canadian herd as an animal with mad cow disease.
Veneman announces new guidelines for FSA county elections
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman has announced new uniform guidelines for Farm Service Agency county committee elections.
Increased carcass utilization: Where’s the pay-off?
Has research aimed at increasing beef carcass utilization paid off? Has the development of new beef products put more money in producers’ pockets? The numbers indicate it has.