USDA To Donate Agricultural Commodities for Iraq
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it will donate 21,250 metric tons of corn and 8,750 tons of soybean meal to the U.S. Grains Council, a private organization, for use in Iraq.  (07/29/05)

Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding Passage Of CAFTA By The U.S. House Of Representatives (07/28/05)
--  CAFTA Passes House (USDA Radio; 07/27/05 - real, mp3, wave)
-- Statement of USTR Rob Portman  (07/27/05)

Statement by Dr. John Clifford Regarding Non-Definitive BSE Test Results (07/27/05)
-- Transcript of Technical Briefing (07/27/05)
-- Non Definitive Sample Requires Further Testing (USDA Radio; 07/27/05 - real, mp3, wave)
--  Johanns Says BSE Program Credible and Beef Is Safe (USDA Radio; 07/28/05 - real, mp3, wave)

USDA, FDA, DHS and FBI Join States And Private Industry To Protect Nation's Food And Agriculture Supply From Agroterrorism
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  announced a new collaboration with states and private industry to protect the nation's food supply from terrorist threats.  (07/26/05)
USDA and Security Agencies Collaborating on Agroterrorism (USDA Radio; 07/26/05 - real, mp3, wave)

Attache Report - EU Proposes Radical Sugar Reform (.pdf)
The European Commission has published proposals to radically alter the shape the EU's sugar regime. The proposals center on a radical new quota buyback scheme, which would likely see the end of EU sugar production in southern Europe, eventually reducing sugar production in the EU by at least one third.  (07/22/05)

China Agricultural and Economic Data
China agricultural and economic database is a collection of agricultural-related data from official statistical publications of the People's Republic of China. (Report by the Economic Research Service, USDA; 07/22/05)

Chile Opens Borders to U.S. Beef
Chile is lifting its ban on U.S. beef and beef products from animals less than 30 months of age. In 2003, the United States exported $5.3 million worth of beef and beef products to Chile. Chile imposed a ban on U.S. beef and beef products on Dec. 24, 2003. (07/19/05)

Helping To Access More Markets for U.S. Farm Products (USDA Radio Report)
USDA's Market Access Program has helped promote products in otherwise closed markets to U.S. producers. (07/19/05; real, mp3)

USDA Secretary's Travel to China and Africa: Discussions Focus on Expanding Agricultural Trade and Development
During the July 9-21 trip, Johanns is participating in multilateral and bilateral meetings on agricultural trade and development. (07/09/05; Travel Log)
-- Transcript of US Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns Press Conference, AGOA Forum, Dakar, Senegal (07/19/05)
--  Johanns Announces Trade and Investment Mission to Southern Africa
U.S. agribusiness firms are invited to send mission participants to stay in Pretoria, South Africa, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2005, where they will have the opportunity to form partnerships with African entrepreneurs from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. (07/19/05)
-- Transcript of Remarks by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns at the Opening Ceremony of the 4th African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, Dakar, Senegal (07/18/05)
    -- Senior U.S. and African Officials to Discuss Trade Issues at Conference in Senegal (07/18/05; USTR Report)
-- Johanns Signs Agreements Enhancing U.S.-Madagascar Relations
The Food For Progress agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will enhance agricultural trade and technical assistance between the United States and Madagascar. (07/16/05; Text of MOU)
    -- Transcript Of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns At the Signing Ceremony for MOU and a Food for Progress Agreement, Antananarivo, Madagascar (07/16/05)
    -- Help for Madagascar's Agriculture (07/18/05; USDA Radio News, real, mp3)
-- USDA Secretary Johanns Announces Agreements for Greater Market Access for U.S. Agriculture in China
Johanns affirmed with Chinese officials the need to lift China's ban on U.S. beef. In response, China has pledged to send a technical team to the U.S. in October of this year. (07/11/05)
    -- Johanns on Accomplishments of China Trip (USDA Radio News, 07/15/05, real, mp3)
    -- Agriculture Secretary Reports on China WTO Talks (USDA Radio News, 07/15/05, real, mp3)
   -- JCCT Press Conference with USTR Portman, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and Agriculture Secretary Michael Johanns (07/11/05; USTR Report)