Members of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy are ramping up their fight against a formidable food safety opponent – listeria. The effort is being led by the Innovation Center’s food safety committee, which created a Listeria Research Consortium in January, to identify science-based solutions that further protect consumers. “Consumers should be confident that the products they eat are safe,” … Read More
Alltech Talks Mycotoxins at Central Plains Dairy Expo
Join five-star sponsor Alltech during Central Plains Dairy Expo for their annual breakout session. This year’s featured speaker is Randy Asher of Animal Science Consulting. Asher’s presentation, “The Mycotoxin Threat- PROTECT your herd and maximize profitability” will bring dairy producers the latest information collected from the 2014 North America Harvest Analysis. Asher will also discuss common symptoms associated with feed … Read More
Ag Groups Comment on Proposed Dietary Guidelines
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted their recommendations to the Health and Human Services Secretary Burwell and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and USDA will consider this report, along with input from other federal agencies and comments from the public as they develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, to be released … Read More
'Farmland' Star: Be Willing to Step Forward for Ag
One of the farmers featured in the documentary “Farmland” says being willing to step forward for agriculture can make all the difference when it comes to connecting with consumers about food and feeding their families. That thought comes from Georgia farmer Leighton Cooley. “We take every chance that comes along to let visitors see our farm,” Cooley told Farm Bureau … Read More
Video Highlights Poultry & Egg Farm Environmental Stewardship
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is releasing a new video series highlighting environmental stewardship on poultry and egg farms. The first video in the series features one of USPOULTRY’s 2014 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award winners, Bar G Ranch Poultry, in Rogers, Texas. Bar G Ranch Poultry, owned and operated by Darrell and Shannon Glaser, consists of 500 acres … Read More
1.9 Million lbs of Cheese & Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 5 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, and Tillamook County Creamery Association to sell 277,782 pounds (126 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese and 1.587 million pounds (720 metric tons) of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. The product … Read More
Propane Users to Find Info on One Website
Users of propane will now be able to find information on the clean fuel consolidated on one website. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced it is combining information that used to be available on several sites, including autogasusa.org, agpropane.com, poweredbypropane.com, and usepropane.com, into one place Propane.com, where customers can find information on propane’s many uses in transportation, commercial … Read More
Maverick was First Beef Spokesman
With the passing of film and television actor James Garner over the weekend, many are remembering his popular roles such as Bret Maverick in the 1950s western-comedy series “Maverick” and Jim Rockford in the 1970s detective drama “The Rockford Files.” One great role he played for the Beef Checkoff was the voice and face for some of the very first … Read More
ANIMART Launches Photo Contest
ANIMART, Inc. is holding their annual Kids N’ Cows Cowlendar contest. Contestants will have until August 1st to submit their best “kids n’ cows” photos. All selected photos will be placed in the 2015 Cowlendar and the contestants will receive ANIMART apparel. Three photos will then be selected to compete for the 2015 ANIMART Cowlendar cover. You can vote for … Read More
May Dairy Market Report
The National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. have released the May 2014 Dairy Market Report. The report looks at the record rise in milk prices and what is expected to happen after this spring. Here is a summary. Find the full report here. Many key milk and dairy product prices continued to set records in April. And while … Read More