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FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN BEEF

June 12, 2008

  • Do Americans eat U.S. beef?

    You bet.  Ninety-five percent of the beef that is consumed in the United States is U.S. beef.  We eat U.S beef and we eat it a lot.
  • Is the U.S. beef exported to Korea different from the beef that is consumed domestically in the United States?..more


STATEMENT OF DR. RICHARD RAYMOND

STATEMENT OF DR. RICHARD RAYMOND

USDA UNDERSECRETARY FOR FOOD SAFETY

Regarding the Safety of the U.S. Food Supply
May 4, 2008

“Good evening.  I am Dr. Richard Raymond, Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  I appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you the safety of the U.S. beef supply.  I want to be sure that you are aware that I will be discussing food safety issues only, and I am not here this evening to discus negotiations...more

Beef and BSE Issues

Mike JohannsUnited States Urges Japan To Stay Engaged on Beef Standards

Agriculture secretary says U.S. seeks compliance with international guidelines

Washington – Even as he welcomes Japan's decision to reopen its market to most U.S. exports of beef and beef products, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is calling for continued bilateral engagement on beef trade.  more

Japan Reopens Market to Imports of U.S. Beef

Johans and Portman in Hong KongAgriculture Secretary Johanns urges other nations to follow example

Washington -- The United States and Japan have reached an agreement that will reopen Japanese markets to imports of U.S. beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced December 11. more

United States Welcomes Thailand's Decision To Import U.S. Beef

Joint USTR-USDA statement urges other Asian countries to lift bans as well

The United States welcomes Thailand's decision to lift its ban on most imports of U.S. beef, says U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns.  more

 

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