03/11/2010 02:41PM
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds Senators Mike
Johanns (R-Neb.) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) for their resolution
calling on the Obama Administration to insist that Japan immediately
grant increased market access for U.S. beef.
03/11/2010 07:52AM
After a pretty sluggish February, beef exports up 92% over 4-week average.
03/10/2010 09:14AM
Antibiotic use in farm animals is a hot topic that should be of concern
to all of us in the livestock business. There is a rising level of
scrutiny by government regulators, the media and the general public
about the use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in animal agriculture.
03/10/2010 08:21AM
China will step up food safety efforts in the wake of a massive dairy scandal, expanding supervision to reach more of the country's countless small farms, an agriculture official said Wednesday.
03/10/2010 07:14AM
In a recent meeting with Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki, Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) continued to push for Japan to lift its partial ban on U.S. beef. Johanns highlighted the inconsistency between Japan's continued ban on safe U.S. beef and beef products compared to America's fair treatment of Japan after reports of faulty Toyota vehicles and parts.