Asia PacificMost S. Korean Firms Expect US Trade Pact To Boost ExportsTwo-th...

Asia Pacific
Most S. Korean Firms Expect US Trade Pact To Boost Exports
Two-thirds of South Korean companies expect a proposed free trade pact with the United States to improve their exports, according to a survey Thursday.

Japanese Cabinet approves free-trade agreement with Chile
Japan's Cabinet approved a bilateral free trade pact with Chile on Friday, an official said.

Chinese Government Clamps Down On Poisonous Pig Feed Additive Ban
China's Ministry of Agriculture has issued an urgent circular to local government departments ordering them to clamp down on an illegal additive used in pig feed.

Africa
Zimbabwe: Beef Exports to Resume
Zimbabwe hopes to resume beef exports to the Asian markets by year-end, following indications that the foot and mouth disease is now under control, although scepticism remains over the country's ability to service the foreign markets on the back of domestic shortages.

United States
Here comes expansion
After three years of solid profit in the pig business, you would expect more sow expansion than there is. This exclusive Pork Powerhouses data shows 323,665 more sows in production today than one year ago for the largest 20 U.S. producers.

Mandatory livestock price reporting is back
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill identical to one already approved by the House reauthorizing the mandatory livestock price reporting law that expired nearly a year ago. The measure now heads to President Bush for his signature.

Pork lovers find something to squeal about
The latest darling of chefs and foodies, these portly porkers — "well-marbled," not "fat," if you please — are bucking the pork industry trend toward lean and, as most will concede, rather dry meat.

Asia Pacific
Most S. Korean Firms Expect US Trade Pact To Boost Exports
Two-thirds of South Korean companies expect a proposed free trade pact with the United States to improve their exports, according to a survey Thursday.

Japanese Cabinet approves free-trade agreement with Chile
Japan's Cabinet approved a bilateral free trade pact with Chile on Friday, an official said.

Chinese Government Clamps Down On Poisonous Pig Feed Additive Ban
China's Ministry of Agriculture has issued an urgent circular to local government departments ordering them to clamp down on an illegal additive used in pig feed.

Africa
Zimbabwe: Beef Exports to Resume
Zimbabwe hopes to resume beef exports to the Asian markets by year-end, following indications that the foot and mouth disease is now under control, although scepticism remains over the country's ability to service the foreign markets on the back of domestic shortages.

United States
Here comes expansion
After three years of solid profit in the pig business, you would expect more sow expansion than there is. This exclusive Pork Powerhouses data shows 323,665 more sows in production today than one year ago for the largest 20 U.S. producers.

Mandatory livestock price reporting is back
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill identical to one already approved by the House reauthorizing the mandatory livestock price reporting law that expired nearly a year ago. The measure now heads to President Bush for his signature.

Pork lovers find something to squeal about
The latest darling of chefs and foodies, these portly porkers — "well-marbled," not "fat," if you please — are bucking the pork industry trend toward lean and, as most will concede, rather dry meat.