February 13, 2012

The first US-China agricultural symposium in Iowa

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the first joint symposium on agriculture between the US and China. Government and industry leaders from both countries will gather in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday February 16, for the US-China Agricultural Symposium. The symposium will focus on current and future cooperation between the two nations in areas including food safety, food security and sustainable agriculture.

"I'm honoured to welcome China's Vice President Xi Jinping and Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu to the United States, where we may continue our in-depth dialogue on issues of mutual concern," said Vilsack. "Thanks to the productivity of American farmers, ranchers and producers, consumers in China recognize the United States as a reliable supplier of high-quality food and agricultural products. Strengthening our partnership with China's growing market is integral to the strength of the US economy in the decades ahead." Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.




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