Brussels, 09/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - High-level agricultural representatives of the European Commission and the American Department of Agriculture kicked off their discussions on resolving the transatlantic dispute over hormone-treated beef, in Washington at the end of February (EUROPE 9820). The parties are looking into the possibility of opening up, on a temporary basis, a Community quota for high-quality Hilton beef (without hormones), in exchange for less strict American sanctions. If...