China has reopened its markets to Canadian pork, lifting a ban imposed in early 2009 out of concern for the spread of the swine flu virus, Canada's Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has said. "Access to the Chinese market is excellent news for Canadian pork producers and underlines the importance ...

<div id="subtitle">Iowa meatpacking plant closing, eliminating 1,450 jobs at 1 of Sioux City's largest employers</div><div><p>John Morrell & Co. is closing its pork processing plant in Sioux City, eliminating all 1,450 hourly and ...

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Russian inspection rules could trim U.S. beef exports to the market as of February 1, two influential U.S. senators said in a letter to President Barack Obama on Friday, urging action on bilateral meat trade issues.</p&gt ...