Asia PacificMany Japanese Fans of the Cowboy LifeYoshinao Tsuji has just one...
Asia Pacific
Many Japanese Fans of the Cowboy Life
Yoshinao Tsuji has just one regret in life. He wanted to be born a cowboy.
Most S. Korean Housewives Have No Intention to Buy U.S. Beef: Survey
More than 70 percent of South Korean housewives have no intention to buy American beef due to mad cow fears and other negative images, according to a government-commissioned survey as quoted by Yonhap News.
'Technical' talks over S. Korea-U.S. beef row delayed: official
Talks between experts to iron out differences on the importing of American beef may be delayed until next week when the sixth round of free trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States is scheduled, a South Korean government official said Monday.
Europe
Is UK government deliberately discouraging food prices rises?
The National Beef Association has asked why government does not believe retail price rises are needed to counter the damaging impact of coupled subsidy removal on UK farming – and on the beef sector in particular.
Canada
Takeover by grain giants feared
Alberta's beef producers already know what happens when multinational food giants dominate the market. Now, with the future of the Canadian Wheat Board in doubt, there are fears of diminished profits if U.S. grain buyers are left to do the same thing.
United States
Progress on Malaysian FTA likely: US official
Malaysia's initial offer to open its market to more US farm and manufactured goods sets the stage for progress next week on a proposed free trade pact, a US trade official said on Friday.
Ethanol demand may hike prices of food as cost of feed corn rises
From corn fields to Wall Street, enthusiasm for ethanol is at an all-time high. But not everyone is enthusiastic.
Deadly New Swine Disease Identified
Researchers at Kansas State University and local veterinarians have identified a new viral disease that kills hogs in the late finishing stage of production. Some producers are losing up to 20 percent of their infected herds.
Storm-plagued cattle feeders bracing for higher costs
Feedlot operators still reeling from storms that pounded prime cattle ranges in the central United States likely will pay more to prep cattle for market in the weeks ahead.
Farm Bureau leader talks tough on trade, immigration
American farmers and ranchers need to stick together to confront major 2007 challenges -- from writing a new federal farm bill, beating back unfair trade barriers and achieving immigration reform.
Asia Pacific
Many Japanese Fans of the Cowboy Life
Yoshinao Tsuji has just one regret in life. He wanted to be born a cowboy.
Most S. Korean Housewives Have No Intention to Buy U.S. Beef: Survey
More than 70 percent of South Korean housewives have no intention to buy American beef due to mad cow fears and other negative images, according to a government-commissioned survey as quoted by Yonhap News.
'Technical' talks over S. Korea-U.S. beef row delayed: official
Talks between experts to iron out differences on the importing of American beef may be delayed until next week when the sixth round of free trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States is scheduled, a South Korean government official said Monday.
Europe
Is UK government deliberately discouraging food prices rises?
The National Beef Association has asked why government does not believe retail price rises are needed to counter the damaging impact of coupled subsidy removal on UK farming – and on the beef sector in particular.
Canada
Takeover by grain giants feared
Alberta's beef producers already know what happens when multinational food giants dominate the market. Now, with the future of the Canadian Wheat Board in doubt, there are fears of diminished profits if U.S. grain buyers are left to do the same thing.
United States
Progress on Malaysian FTA likely: US official
Malaysia's initial offer to open its market to more US farm and manufactured goods sets the stage for progress next week on a proposed free trade pact, a US trade official said on Friday.
Ethanol demand may hike prices of food as cost of feed corn rises
From corn fields to Wall Street, enthusiasm for ethanol is at an all-time high. But not everyone is enthusiastic.
Deadly New Swine Disease Identified
Researchers at Kansas State University and local veterinarians have identified a new viral disease that kills hogs in the late finishing stage of production. Some producers are losing up to 20 percent of their infected herds.
Storm-plagued cattle feeders bracing for higher costs
Feedlot operators still reeling from storms that pounded prime cattle ranges in the central United States likely will pay more to prep cattle for market in the weeks ahead.
Farm Bureau leader talks tough on trade, immigration
American farmers and ranchers need to stick together to confront major 2007 challenges -- from writing a new federal farm bill, beating back unfair trade barriers and achieving immigration reform.