World http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world RSS Feed for World en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:40:27 GMT Swine import forecast lowered for 2013 and 2014 http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Swine-import-forecast-lowered-for-2013-and-2014-212155371.html U.S. swine finishers and packers imported almost 427-thousand head of hogs in April, all of which were of Canadian origin. April pork exports lower than a year ago http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/April-pork-exports-lower-than-a-year-ago-212153761.html U.S. pork exports in April were almost 397 million pounds, about 12 percent lower than a year earlier. Most of the reduction is attributable to continued demand weakness in major Asian markets. USDA tweaks second-quarter pork production http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/USDA-tweaks-second-quarter-pork-production-212148081.html Second-quarter pork production was adjusted lower to account for slower-than-expected hog slaughter and slightly lower dressed weights in June. Second-quarter commercial pork production is forecast at 5.52 billion pounds. AFBF president issues statement on U.S.-EU trade negotiations http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/AFBF-president-issues-statement-on-US-EU-trade-negotiations-211974331.html Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation issued a statement regarding the lauch of U.S.-EU trade negotiations. Smithfield Foods bid reflects China’s quality issues http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Smithfield-Foods-bid-reflects-Chinas-quality-issues-211959021.html A Chinese pork producer’s bid for Smithfield Foods Inc. is an attempt to anticipate where broader demand for agricultural goods will head as incomes rise in China, economist Paul Bingham told Agriculture Transportation Coalition conference attendees. Reduced 2013/14 beginning grain stocks tighten supplies http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Reduced-201314-beginning-grain-stocks-tighten-supplies-211874641.html Beginning global coarse grain stocks for 2013-2014 are cut 1.1 million tons this month to 153.3 million. Most of the drop is for China, down 2.4 million tons due to lower reported corn production in 2012-2013. Canada targets U.S. meat, other products in labels spat http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Canada-targets-US-meat-other-products-in-labels-spat-210624361.html Canada wants to impose tariffs on U.S. imports ranging from meat to cherries, rice and potatoes to retaliate against the United States for what it calls a costly meat labeling requirement, escalating a 4-year-old dispute. Senator says Smithfield deal has food safety implications http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Senator-says-Smithfield-deal-has-food-safety-implications-210271961.html The head of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday said she was concerned about the food safety implications posed by the proposed purchase of pork producer Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International, a Chinese meat products company. Export vital to U.S. pork http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Export-vital-to-US-pork--210245201.html The export market is a vital sector of the U.S. pork industry and it is only reaffirmed when you look at the latest statistics. Red meat exports to Philippines thriving http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/world/Red-meat-exports-to-Philippines-thriving-210080371.html The Philippines has emerged as one of this year’s fastest growing markets for U.S. pork and beef exports. Regulatory issues slowed shipments to this market in 2012, due in part to pressure from the domestic livestock industry to curb imports.