Asia PacificJapan authorizes 35th U.S. meatpacker to export beef to JapanThe...

Asia Pacific
Japan authorizes 35th U.S. meatpacker to export beef to Japan
The Japanese government said Tuesday it has authorized the California-based meatpacker National Beef to restart exporting beef to Japan, making it the 35th U.S. meatpacker Japan has recognized as qualified to ship beef to Japan.

South Korea, US near agreement on beef import
South Korea and the United States are nearing an agreement to resume imports of American beef suspended over fears of mad cow disease.

7 in 10 Housewives Reluctant to Buy US Beef
Seven out of 10 housewives are reluctant to buy beef produced in the United States, even though the government is set to lift its 31-month ban on imports of U.S. beef.

ASEAN
Indonesia seeks easy access to lift trade
IndonesiaTrade Minister Mari Pangestu has called for an easing of visa restrictions on Indonesian businessmen visiting Australia as part of a drive to expand trade between the countries.

Americas
Foreign entrepreneurs spice up Argentina
There's more to Argentina these days than tango, tourism and tasty beef. Lured here as tourists, adventuresome foreigners are increasingly deciding to stay — launching businesses that offer everything from English tea to pad Thai and even California-style burritos topped with guacamole and spicy salsa.

United States
Wolves hit bottom line
Consequences of the federal wolf reintroduction program in the Northern Rockies may be visible on the dinner table soon, in the form of skimpier lamb chops and porterhouse steaks that expose more bone than beef.

Clean hog facilities prevent disease
The importance of cleaning and disinfecting hog barns should not be overlooked as producers shuffle one group of hogs out to make room for the next. Barns free of infectious bacteria and viruses help break the disease cycle and thorough cleaning ensures that buildings will be around for years to come.

Asia Pacific
Japan authorizes 35th U.S. meatpacker to export beef to Japan
The Japanese government said Tuesday it has authorized the California-based meatpacker National Beef to restart exporting beef to Japan, making it the 35th U.S. meatpacker Japan has recognized as qualified to ship beef to Japan.

South Korea, US near agreement on beef import
South Korea and the United States are nearing an agreement to resume imports of American beef suspended over fears of mad cow disease.

7 in 10 Housewives Reluctant to Buy US Beef
Seven out of 10 housewives are reluctant to buy beef produced in the United States, even though the government is set to lift its 31-month ban on imports of U.S. beef.

ASEAN
Indonesia seeks easy access to lift trade
IndonesiaTrade Minister Mari Pangestu has called for an easing of visa restrictions on Indonesian businessmen visiting Australia as part of a drive to expand trade between the countries.

Americas
Foreign entrepreneurs spice up Argentina
There's more to Argentina these days than tango, tourism and tasty beef. Lured here as tourists, adventuresome foreigners are increasingly deciding to stay — launching businesses that offer everything from English tea to pad Thai and even California-style burritos topped with guacamole and spicy salsa.

United States
Wolves hit bottom line
Consequences of the federal wolf reintroduction program in the Northern Rockies may be visible on the dinner table soon, in the form of skimpier lamb chops and porterhouse steaks that expose more bone than beef.

Clean hog facilities prevent disease
The importance of cleaning and disinfecting hog barns should not be overlooked as producers shuffle one group of hogs out to make room for the next. Barns free of infectious bacteria and viruses help break the disease cycle and thorough cleaning ensures that buildings will be around for years to come.