CHINA OPENS MARKET TO PORK IMPORTS
News Date November 03, 2009
China has agreed to allow US imports of pork as a result of recent trade discussions between the two nations during the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade. The agreement is seen as a success for US pork producers, as China represents one of the largest potential export markets. USDA announced Wednesday that the average cash price for ham increased $4.84 to $55.69 per hundredweight. (Contact: Amy Mann)