Asia Pacific | China says trade imbalance due to U.S. factorsOn the eve of a...

Asia Pacific

China says trade imbalance due to U.S. factors
On the eve of a trip to the United States by Premier Wen Jiabao, China deflected criticism that its exports compete unfairly, saying a trade imbalance with Washingtonwas due to changes in the U.S. economy.

Japan Cuts BSE Subsidies
Apparently 6,300 tons of beef didn't qualify for the subsides and Yen 2.47 billion has been recovered.

Japan to alter domestic beef labeling system
Brand name beef associated with certain areas in Japan is a big selling point among consumers, and new regulations being created by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are expected to require labels on beef to state where an animal spent most of its life if that location differs from the region the brand name refers to, the Asahi Shimbun reported.

Pork Sales Rising
Industry reinventing how Australians see and enjoy pork.

China's trade surplus set to halve
Analysts say it is significant because imports are growing faster than exports andChina may well move to running a trade deficit.

International Demand for Meat Tipped to Stay Strong
Global demand for beef and lamb is expected to remain strong well into next year. But the question struggling farmers will be asking is: can the high prices outlast the high dollar?

Americas

Canada Could Increase Border Access
Ag Minister is reviewing requirements to further increase access for importedU.S.feeder cattle.

Europe

Moves on World Trade Talks
European Commission makes a bid to get trade talks back on track.

Subsidies for Irish Beef Farmers
Euro 31 million grants under the national envelope package for Irish beef farmers.

USA

COOL Emerging As Election Issue
Democrats starting to join in with COOL opponents in pushing mandatory labeling as an election voting issue.

What's the Future for Checkoff Programs?
Supporters of livestock checkoff programs have taken massive hits recently. On Friday, Oct. 17, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to hear an appeal on an earlier ruling by a three- judge panel that the national beef checkoff program was unconstitutional.

Asia Pacific

China says trade imbalance due to U.S. factors
On the eve of a trip to the United States by Premier Wen Jiabao, China deflected criticism that its exports compete unfairly, saying a trade imbalance with Washingtonwas due to changes in the U.S. economy.

Japan Cuts BSE Subsidies
Apparently 6,300 tons of beef didn't qualify for the subsides and Yen 2.47 billion has been recovered.

Japan to alter domestic beef labeling system
Brand name beef associated with certain areas in Japan is a big selling point among consumers, and new regulations being created by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are expected to require labels on beef to state where an animal spent most of its life if that location differs from the region the brand name refers to, the Asahi Shimbun reported.

Pork Sales Rising
Industry reinventing how Australians see and enjoy pork.

China's trade surplus set to halve
Analysts say it is significant because imports are growing faster than exports andChina may well move to running a trade deficit.

International Demand for Meat Tipped to Stay Strong
Global demand for beef and lamb is expected to remain strong well into next year. But the question struggling farmers will be asking is: can the high prices outlast the high dollar?

Americas

Canada Could Increase Border Access
Ag Minister is reviewing requirements to further increase access for importedU.S.feeder cattle.

Europe

Moves on World Trade Talks
European Commission makes a bid to get trade talks back on track.

Subsidies for Irish Beef Farmers
Euro 31 million grants under the national envelope package for Irish beef farmers.

USA

COOL Emerging As Election Issue
Democrats starting to join in with COOL opponents in pushing mandatory labeling as an election voting issue.

What's the Future for Checkoff Programs?
Supporters of livestock checkoff programs have taken massive hits recently. On Friday, Oct. 17, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to hear an appeal on an earlier ruling by a three- judge panel that the national beef checkoff program was unconstitutional.