Asia PacificSouth Korean team soon to scrutinize US beef facilitiesSouth Kor...

Asia Pacific
South Korean team soon to scrutinize US beef facilities
South Korea will send a team of experts to scrutinize US meat processing facilities before deciding whether or not to lift a three-year ban on US beef imports, officials said.

South Korea To Decide On Resumption Of Us Beef Imports In Early Sept
South Korea is expected to make a decision on whether to lift its ban on U.S. beef imports in early September, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said Monday.

Japanese: We'll pass on U.S. beef
Most Japanese are extremely reluctant to eat U.S. beef, despite the ending of import bans imposed after outbreaks of mad cow disease in the United States, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Saturday.

HK taskforce to tackle pork-chop-eating feral cows
A taskforce will be set up next month to tackle the problem of feral cattle on one of Hong Kong's main outlying islands, a media report said yesterday.

United States
Put a little oink in the tank?
Yuanhui Zhang has smelled the future of oil, and it stinks. The pungent, earthy scent emanates from swine pens that professor Zhang's graduate students visit regularly at the University of Illinois.

Pork Board Requesting Research Proposals
The National Pork Board is currently in the process of requesting proposals for research to advance the production and processing of hogs and pork products.

Grocery stores adding Hispanic flavor to city
The aisles in Jesse Zuniga’s store are packed with items including chicharrones (pork rinds), paletas (popsicles), and sacks full of corn husks used for making tamales.

Beef culture changes reflect previous waves of immigration
The concept of a minority group takes on new meanings in towns with huge beef processing plants.

Utah's cattle industry toughs it out against drought and foreign restrictions
Utah has a very successful cattle industry, which is vital to the state's economy and the sustainability of rural communities. But like many areas of the country, there are enormous challenges.

Asia Pacific
South Korean team soon to scrutinize US beef facilities
South Korea will send a team of experts to scrutinize US meat processing facilities before deciding whether or not to lift a three-year ban on US beef imports, officials said.

South Korea To Decide On Resumption Of Us Beef Imports In Early Sept
South Korea is expected to make a decision on whether to lift its ban on U.S. beef imports in early September, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said Monday.

Japanese: We'll pass on U.S. beef
Most Japanese are extremely reluctant to eat U.S. beef, despite the ending of import bans imposed after outbreaks of mad cow disease in the United States, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Saturday.

HK taskforce to tackle pork-chop-eating feral cows
A taskforce will be set up next month to tackle the problem of feral cattle on one of Hong Kong's main outlying islands, a media report said yesterday.

United States
Put a little oink in the tank?
Yuanhui Zhang has smelled the future of oil, and it stinks. The pungent, earthy scent emanates from swine pens that professor Zhang's graduate students visit regularly at the University of Illinois.

Pork Board Requesting Research Proposals
The National Pork Board is currently in the process of requesting proposals for research to advance the production and processing of hogs and pork products.

Grocery stores adding Hispanic flavor to city
The aisles in Jesse Zuniga’s store are packed with items including chicharrones (pork rinds), paletas (popsicles), and sacks full of corn husks used for making tamales.

Beef culture changes reflect previous waves of immigration
The concept of a minority group takes on new meanings in towns with huge beef processing plants.

Utah's cattle industry toughs it out against drought and foreign restrictions
Utah has a very successful cattle industry, which is vital to the state's economy and the sustainability of rural communities. But like many areas of the country, there are enormous challenges.