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House Subcommittee investigates TPP trade prospects
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asia-Pacific trade agreement was the topic of a recent hearing by a House subcommittee, and is expected to generate more attention in 2012.
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U.S. closing in on record pork export year
With two months of the year left to go in terms of meat export reports, U.S. pork exports are on pace to set a record. October set a new all-time monthly value record at $573.9 million, which pushed the cumulative export value to a new annual record of $4.93 billion. That breaks the previous high of $4.88 billion in 2008.
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Scientists warn major investment in ag needed
In order to avoid widespread hunger in the next few years, scientists warn that billions of dollars are needed to invest in agriculture and food distribution systems.
In a report issued last week, the scientists said, “If that investment is directed toward sustainable forms of agriculture, then farming can also be made into a weapon in the fight against dangerous global warming … as more environmentally friendly farming methods can result in soils absorbing carbon dioxide rather than releasing it.”
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TPP could bring stellar results to U.S. pork industry
Nick Giordano, vice president and counsel for international affairs, National Pork Producers Council, says the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, or TPP, currently being negotiated, could be a huge boost for U.S. pork exports, especially if Japan participates.
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AGree video promotes collaborative dialogue, policy
A new series of micro-documentary films released today by AGree underscores the complexity of our food and agriculture system and stresses the need to find common ground on food and agriculture issues.
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Kiwi conundrum
Recent developments within New Zealand’s livestock industries cast an interesting light on the validity of USDA’s proposed new rules on livestock sales and contract provisions. Here’s the story.
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Floods Costing Australia $3B In Lost Farming, Coal
The river that submerged vast swaths of Australia's third-largest city last week surged again Friday and began flooding some Brisbane suburbs, as rivers in Australia's southeast soared to record heights.
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Imported Meat & Poultry
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