Asia PacificGetting these piggies to marketKobe is already famous around th...

Asia Pacific
Getting these piggies to market
Kobe is already famous around the world for its beef. Now stock breeders in the region are trying to carve out a name for gourmet pork.

Australia
S Korea lifts US beef ban
The US beef industry is hoping to make big inroads into South Korea, in the wake of a decision to lift a two-and-a-half year export ban. Meat and Livestock Australia has already warned that the value of Australian beef exports could fall by up to 20 per cent.

Europe
Increasing demand for pork pushing ag exports toward record
Although the dairy sector has had a tough year as a result of the Mohammed cartoon crisis, Danish agricultural exports are on a pace to reach their highest levels ever in 2006.

Americas
No Sao Paulo Foot-And-Mouth Cases So Far - Brazil Govt
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said in a note late Friday that ongoing blood tests on 420 cattle ranches in Sao Paulo have not confirmed any new cases of foot-and-mouth disease at this time.

United States
Conference to strengthen Japan ties
Indiana state and local economic development leaders hope a banner year for Japanese investment in Indiana yields more fruit from seeds planted this week.

USDA Miscalculates Cattle Numbers
A top official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture has apologized to Kansas cattlemen for a miscalculation that will mean $3.8 million fewer dollars than the state had been promised for drought assistance.

Asia Pacific
Getting these piggies to market
Kobe is already famous around the world for its beef. Now stock breeders in the region are trying to carve out a name for gourmet pork.

Australia
S Korea lifts US beef ban
The US beef industry is hoping to make big inroads into South Korea, in the wake of a decision to lift a two-and-a-half year export ban. Meat and Livestock Australia has already warned that the value of Australian beef exports could fall by up to 20 per cent.

Europe
Increasing demand for pork pushing ag exports toward record
Although the dairy sector has had a tough year as a result of the Mohammed cartoon crisis, Danish agricultural exports are on a pace to reach their highest levels ever in 2006.

Americas
No Sao Paulo Foot-And-Mouth Cases So Far - Brazil Govt
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said in a note late Friday that ongoing blood tests on 420 cattle ranches in Sao Paulo have not confirmed any new cases of foot-and-mouth disease at this time.

United States
Conference to strengthen Japan ties
Indiana state and local economic development leaders hope a banner year for Japanese investment in Indiana yields more fruit from seeds planted this week.

USDA Miscalculates Cattle Numbers
A top official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture has apologized to Kansas cattlemen for a miscalculation that will mean $3.8 million fewer dollars than the state had been promised for drought assistance.