OECD finds farm subsidies unchanged since 2000 global view
The OECD report shows Japan still nets about 60 percent of gross farm receipts in 2002 and the United States about 18 percent, with Australia at 4 percent. EU payments sit at 36 percent, while Hungary Mexico Poland and Turkey show small increases. Citing trade concerns, officials discuss reform and potential rural investment if subsidies are redirected.
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Washington
United States
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Australia
Japan
U.S
Stefan Tangermann
OECD
Food and Agriculture Division
European Union
Hungary
Mexico
Poland
Turkey
Kevin Ash
Tangermann
World Trade Organization
Is beef safe? North America faces mad cow concerns
Critics push for tighter controls after Canada reports a single mad cow case in Alberta. The United States has not found BSE in beef products, but imports and AMR processing raise questions. Officials test cattle and review safety measures amid calls for vigilance and stricter inspections.
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Associated Press
North America
Alberta
Canada
United States
U.S
U.S. Agriculture Department
Caroline Smith DeWaal
Center For Science In
Agriculture Department
Questions on mad cow disease in Canada raise diet safety concerns
The article notes consumer worry as Canada investigates a single BSE case. It reports U.S. BSE absence in beef muscle, limited risk in processed products, and ongoing debates about testing and tracking. It explains bans on imported beef from affected regions and feed controls, with calls for broader surveillance.
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Canada
Alburnett farmer shares Cuba and Korea perspectives
Larry Jons of Alburnett describes his trade mission to Cuba May 14 to 20 where he discussed no till farming, export opportunities, and Cuban nutrition. He also visited South Korea presenting a U S Meat Export Federation award and noted Korea as a major beef importer. The Iowa Corn Growers Association representative emphasized livestock links to grain and potential markets for pork and beef.
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Mariene Lucas
Gazette
Alburnett
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Larry Jons
Jons
United States
Greater Destines Partnership
Iowa
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Jens
F.C. Stone
Tom Rial
Export Assistance Center
Europe
U.S
Rial
Canada
South Korea
U.S. Meat Export Federation
Grassley and Lugar condemn Mexico corn sweetener tax
Senators Grassley and Lugar attack Mexico's 20 percent tax on soft drinks using corn sweetener. They urge investors to reconsider Mexico exposure and request Commerce Secretary Evans to address attendees at a San Francisco workshop. Corn Refiners Association criticizes the move as discriminatory and NAFTA undermining.
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The
Gazette Corn Refiners
Sens
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Richard Lugar
Rind
Mexico
Secretary of Commerce
Donald Evans
Partnership For Prosperity
San Francisco
Grassley
Senate Finance Committee
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Joseph B. Verrengia
AMR
Iowa State University
Nolan Hartwig
Ebeef
Shirley McClellan
Edmonton
Britain
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Alburnett Farmer
S. Korea
Larry Jons Lowa Farmer
HFCS
Grassley and
Lugar
Andrae Erickson
Corn Refiners Association Inc
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