
Search Site:	Saturday, May 26, 2012 \| Bookmark This Site

Home

Markets

News

Vilsack Meets with Japanese Minister of Agriculture

Both officials agree that discussions between governments need to continue.

Compiled by staff

Published: Apr 9, 2010

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has completed a meeting with Hirotaka Akamatsu, Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Among other topics, Secretary Vislack addressed the issue of Japan's import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products. Given the importance of a candid exchange of views regarding import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products based on science and international standards, they both underscored the commitment of their respective governments to continue discussions.

"The Minister and I share the view that U.S. and Japanese officials will continue the dialogue through a series of senior and working level meetings in order to establish a mutually agreeable framework for the import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products," Vilsack said. "This issue remains a high priority for the United States and the U.S. objective remains a framework that is consistent with science and international standards."

Secretary Vilsack concluded by saying that he and Minister Akamatsu confirmed that the U.S. - Japan bilateral relationship in agriculture is a strong and positive one and vowed to continue in this direction. Vilsack is in Japan to promote stronger ties between the United States and Japan in the area of agriculture as part of the President's effort to expand U.S exports through the National Export Initiative.

Permalink: Click here

Comments

Read comments from others and share your own thoughts.

Please provide the answer to the following question:

=

Search this site:

Read More Stories

USDA Seeks Comment on Report Timing

With new market hours,USDA is looking into the right time to release information to the market.

Read this story


Weekend Forecast Changes Pivotal for Grain Futures

Europe remains a concern, but the big driver on Tuesday will likely be the state of next week’s anticipated Midwest rains.

Read this story


Farm Markets Rise Ahead of Holiday

Overnight boost based on positive comments from Europe aimed at pressuring Germany.

Read this story

USDA Seeks Comment on Report Timing

Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman

Weekend Forecast Changes Pivotal for Grain Futures

The Buzz: Grain Market Chaos Continues

Weekly Fertilizer Review

Morning Call by Bryce Knorr

Satellite Imagery Shows the Good and the Bad

CRP Signup Results Announced

Livestock Call By John Otte

Farm Markets Rise Ahead of Holiday

Top 50 Tags
4-H afternoon recap American Farm Bureau Federation American Soybean Association animal health arlan suderman biodiesel biofuels bryce knorr BSE Bushel checkoff cotton Drought Environmental Protection Agency EPA ethanol Extension extension service farm farm bill Farm Bureau farm futures farm futures magazine farm futures market farm progress Farm Service Agency farmfutures farmfutures.com farming farmprogress.com fertilizer FFA free trade agreement Harvest insurance labor legal National Cattlemen's Beef Association National Corn Growers Association NCGA soybean soybean association soybeans SURE usda wheat winter wheat www.farmfutures www.farmfutures.com

Vilsack Meets with Japanese Minister of Agriculture

Account

Information Center

About

Products

Toolbox

Case IH Power Tab