South Korea Agrees to Fuller Reopening of U.S. Beef Trade

Breaking News: "U.S. and South Korean trade officials announced agreement this morning to a trade protocol that initially will allow for the shipment of all U.S. beef products (boneless and bone-in beef, as well as variety meats) from animals under 30 months of age. And Korea calls it a first step toward accepting all U.S. beef products from animals of all ages as directed by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines." See a summary: www.ustr.gov/assets/Document_Library/Fact_Sheets/2007/asset_upload_file939_11034.pdf

What impact will this have on U.S. Beef Markets - on food prices?

Humane Treatment of Farm Animals

Recent media coverage of slaughterhouse practices resulting in a massive ground beef recall, has once again prompted questioning of whether farm animals are treated humanely. Click HERE to read my Helium article on this topic, and feel free to post your opinion on this issue.