Pig Industry News By Category: Government & Regulatory
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
NFU Congratulates Senate on Passage of Farm Bill
US - The US Senate passed the Agriculture, Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 by a vote of 66-27....
US - The US Senate passed the Agriculture, Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 by a vote of 66-27....
Ministry for Primary Industries Ordered to Stop Biosecurity Clearance
NEW ZEALAND - The Supreme Court of New Zealand has banned imports of raw pork cuts. Meanwhile, pig farmers are continuing their legal battle against the imports....
NEW ZEALAND - The Supreme Court of New Zealand has banned imports of raw pork cuts. Meanwhile, pig farmers are continuing their legal battle against the imports....
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Canada Lists US Products for Retaliation of COOL Dispute
CANADA - The Canadian Government has published a list of products imported from the US that could be targeted for retaliatory action because of the US failure to comply with the World Trade Organisations...
CANADA - The Canadian Government has published a list of products imported from the US that could be targeted for retaliatory action because of the US failure to comply with the World Trade Organisations...
US Joins Call to End Food Waste
ANALYSIS - The US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has joined the mounting global call to end food waste. ...
ANALYSIS - The US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has joined the mounting global call to end food waste. ...
Difficult to Anticipate Corn Production
US - The corn market appears to be having difficulty anticipating the likely size of the 2013 US crop. Over the past three weeks, December 2013 corn futures have traded from a low of $5.12 to a high of...
US - The corn market appears to be having difficulty anticipating the likely size of the 2013 US crop. Over the past three weeks, December 2013 corn futures have traded from a low of $5.12 to a high of...
NFU Submits Comments on Japan’s Inclusion in TPP
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson submitted comments to the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in response to the inclusion of Japan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson submitted comments to the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in response to the inclusion of Japan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)...
Thai Swine Raisers Against Possible US Pork Import
THAILAND - Thai swine raisers plan on gathering in Bangkok today (Tuesday, 11 June) to protest against speculated pork imports from the United States....
THAILAND - Thai swine raisers plan on gathering in Bangkok today (Tuesday, 11 June) to protest against speculated pork imports from the United States....
Smithfield-Shuanghui Deal Hits Snags
US & CHINA - State limits on foreign ownership of farmland and concerns over US pork exports to Japan have emerged as possible challenges to Shanghui's planned $4.7 billion takeover of US industrial hog...
US & CHINA - State limits on foreign ownership of farmland and concerns over US pork exports to Japan have emerged as possible challenges to Shanghui's planned $4.7 billion takeover of US industrial hog...
China to Hold Nationwide Safety Overhaul
CHINA - China will carry out a three-month nationwide safety overhaul with a focus on high-risk sectors and labor-intensive factories, according to a circular released by the State Council....
CHINA - China will carry out a three-month nationwide safety overhaul with a focus on high-risk sectors and labor-intensive factories, according to a circular released by the State Council....
Monday, June 10, 2013
Smithfield Investor Charged with Insider Trading
US - The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken out an emergency court order to freeze the assets of a trader in Bangkok, Thailand, who made more than $3 million in profits by trading in advance...
US - The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken out an emergency court order to freeze the assets of a trader in Bangkok, Thailand, who made more than $3 million in profits by trading in advance...
Strong US Support for Canadian Opposition to M-COOL
US & CANADA - The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says there's strong support within the US for the Canadian position on US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling, Bruce Cochrane writes....
US & CANADA - The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says there's strong support within the US for the Canadian position on US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling, Bruce Cochrane writes....
Campaigners Petition President over Antibiotic Misuse
US - Campaign groups in the US have sent a petition signed by 795 health professionals to President Barack Obama, urging him to pressure the Food and Drug Administration to act to reduce the overuse and...
US - Campaign groups in the US have sent a petition signed by 795 health professionals to President Barack Obama, urging him to pressure the Food and Drug Administration to act to reduce the overuse and...
CPC Position on Proposed Content in Code of Practice
CANADA - On 1 June, the proposed Code of practice for the care and handling of pigs was released for public comment. The public comment period is a critical step in the code development process as it...
CANADA - On 1 June, the proposed Code of practice for the care and handling of pigs was released for public comment. The public comment period is a critical step in the code development process as it...
Lawmaker Against Hog Barn Permits
US - South Dakota Rep. Kathy Tyler of Big Stone City is angered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ 12 April approval of a general water pollution control permit for a 6,500-sow hog...
US - South Dakota Rep. Kathy Tyler of Big Stone City is angered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ 12 April approval of a general water pollution control permit for a 6,500-sow hog...
Friday, June 07, 2013
UK Farmers Tackle Air Quality
UK - Farmers from the UK and across Europe are using a range of innovative voluntary measures to improve air quality, the NFU has told the EU Green Week conference....
UK - Farmers from the UK and across Europe are using a range of innovative voluntary measures to improve air quality, the NFU has told the EU Green Week conference....
SENASCA Holds Briefing on Grant Proposals for Ag Ministry
PARAGUAY - On Wednesday, 5 June, the National Services for Animal Quality and Health (SENACSA) held an informative session on the call for proposals for grants under the Ministry of Agriculture, under...
PARAGUAY - On Wednesday, 5 June, the National Services for Animal Quality and Health (SENACSA) held an informative session on the call for proposals for grants under the Ministry of Agriculture, under...
CPC, CSHB Take Action to Deal with Virus Threat
CANADA - More than 115 individuals joined a national conference call this week to learn more about the current US outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus - the first time this disease has been...
CANADA - More than 115 individuals joined a national conference call this week to learn more about the current US outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus - the first time this disease has been...
NFU Supports Initiatives Helping Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change
US - US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans on establishing seven "Regional Climate Hubs," create new Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
US - US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans on establishing seven "Regional Climate Hubs," create new Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
Amended M-COOL Rules Could Harm US Pork Chain
US - The president of the National Pork Producers Council says new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling rules will create logistical issues for American pork producers, processors and packers and retailers...
US - The president of the National Pork Producers Council says new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling rules will create logistical issues for American pork producers, processors and packers and retailers...
Thursday, June 06, 2013
WPX: US Pork Export Issues, World Markets Discussed
US - At the World Pork Expo (WPX) yesterday, 5 June, a Pork Checkoff-sponsored seminar addressed the issues affecting US pork exports and world markets. Senior editor, Jackie Linden, reports....
US - At the World Pork Expo (WPX) yesterday, 5 June, a Pork Checkoff-sponsored seminar addressed the issues affecting US pork exports and world markets. Senior editor, Jackie Linden, reports....
NFU Calls on Senate to Advance Farm Bill; Hopeful in Final Stretch
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to all members of the US Senate following Majority Leader Reid’s filing for a cloture vote on S. 954, the Agriculture, Reform,...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to all members of the US Senate following Majority Leader Reid’s filing for a cloture vote on S. 954, the Agriculture, Reform,...
Smarter Rules for Safer Food
UK - The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants....
UK - The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants....
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Pig Welfare Set to Improve in Canada
CANADA - After three years of intense negotiation, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) has welcomed the release of the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs....
CANADA - After three years of intense negotiation, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) has welcomed the release of the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs....
Chinese, Mexican Presidents Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
CHINA & MEXICO - President Xi Jinping met his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto in Mexico City on Tuesday (4 June) to discuss bilateral cooperation....
CHINA & MEXICO - President Xi Jinping met his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto in Mexico City on Tuesday (4 June) to discuss bilateral cooperation....
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Call to Curb Food Waste - Support Small Farmers
UK - Curb food waste at home and support small farmers overseas to tackle hunger and promote food security - that is the message from the UK International Development Committee in a report on global food...
UK - Curb food waste at home and support small farmers overseas to tackle hunger and promote food security - that is the message from the UK International Development Committee in a report on global food...
Campaigner Votes Against Antibiotic Bill
US - Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter, who has mounted a campaign against the misuse and over use of antibiotics, has voted against a bill designed to control their use. ...
US - Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter, who has mounted a campaign against the misuse and over use of antibiotics, has voted against a bill designed to control their use. ...
Call for Investigation into Industry Practices, Stringent Import Inspection
MEXICO - Recent news articles have decried the large volume of imported US pork and pork offals entering Mexico as a source of frustration for the local industry with elected officials and Mexican industry...
MEXICO - Recent news articles have decried the large volume of imported US pork and pork offals entering Mexico as a source of frustration for the local industry with elected officials and Mexican industry...
Call for Stronger Biosecurity Practices to Prevent Entry of PED
CANADA - An outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus in the US, the first time this disease has been confirmed in North America. This virus has been widespread in Europe and Asia, and active...
CANADA - An outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus in the US, the first time this disease has been confirmed in North America. This virus has been widespread in Europe and Asia, and active...
Monday, June 03, 2013
Draft Pig Code of Practice for Public Comment
CANADA – The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) have launched the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs. ...
CANADA – The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) have launched the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs. ...
Belarus Vaccinates Over 30,000 Pigs Against PRRS
BELARUS - The Belarusian veterinary authorities have sent the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a follow-up report on 31 May stating that no new outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory...
BELARUS - The Belarusian veterinary authorities have sent the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a follow-up report on 31 May stating that no new outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory...
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