Tainted Chinese imports common. For years, U.S. inspection records show, China has flooded the United States with foods unfit for human consumption. And for years, FDA inspectors have simply returned to Chinese importers the small portion of those products they caught. [News Source]

Our new global economy (The Weatherford Democrat) Don’t you just love having the opportunity to buy any type of fruit or vegetable at any time of the year from your local supermarket? Sure, we have some minor seasonal price fluctuations, but by and large the fresh produce is always there year-round, and at a reasonable price. [News Source]

NMPF opposes opening Canadian border to breeding animals (AG Weekly) ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Milk Producers Federation, in comments submitted Friday (March 9) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is opposing the resumption of cattle exports from Canada for breeding or herd replacement purposes. [News Source]

S. Korea, U.S. reach trade agreement, biggest for U.S. since NAFTA (AG Weekly) SEOUL, South Korea — The United States reached its biggest free trade agreement since NAFTA on Monday, clinching a last-minute deal with close security ally South Korea that it hopes will bolster bilateral ties and provide added spark to the Doha Round of global trade talks. [News Source]

May 20, 1960, massive quake, tidal wave in Chile (Sify News) Today is Sunday, May 20, the 140th day of 2007. There are 225 days left in the year. [News Source]