Today marks the application deadline for the 2015-16 Beef Industry Scholarship, sponsored by the CME Group. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. The purpose of this program is to identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders. Fields of study may include education, communications, … Read More
WDE 2015 Dairy Cattle Judges Announced
World Dairy Expo is pleased to unveil the slate of lead judges that will be evaluating North America’s finest dairy cattle in 2015. The five-day, annual show attracts exhibitors to compete with their cattle for the coveted breed Champions and Supreme Champion titles. These eight highly regarded judges were nominated and selected by Expo Dairy Cattle Exhibitors. World Dairy Expo … Read More
New Foodservice App Educates Key Beef Industry Audience
A new app for smartphone and tablets is helping foodservice professionals become more knowledgeable about beef and beef production. The BEEFlexible for Foodservice Professionals app was developed by the California Beef Council (CBC) in 2013 and is being upgraded through Beef Checkoff funds, in particular, those managed by the Federation of State Beef Councils. [A]nalytic tracking on the app was … Read More
WDE Friends of Expo Celebration
Hundreds of volunteers gathered December 8 at the Alliant Energy Center to celebrate the recent 2014 World Dairy Expo (WDE). Attendees enjoyed a reception and banquet provided in appreciation of their hard work and dedication to WDE. Each year over 500 volunteers aid in the planning and implementation of the world’s largest dairy event. Four individuals were recognized for their … Read More
Gadget Gift Giving & Receiving
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s the biggest challenge for the seed industry?” All of agriculture depends in some way on seed. The long term survival of the seed industry impacts everything. It looks like you think anti-GMO attitudes have the greatest negative impact on the seed industry. Environmental regulations came in with a close second. Here are the … Read More
Idaho Dairy Group Hires Business Director
Brenden Fitzgerald joins the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and the United Dairymen of Idaho as senior director of business development and processor relations. In his role, Fitzgerald will build and manage relationships with dairy processors, as well as work with retail and restaurant partners on a local and national level. “Brenden’s experience in developing sales strategies, working with diverse clients … Read More
World Ag Expo Names 2015 Top 10 New Products
Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 10-12, 2015 during the 48th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. The winners are: Macros Plastics Inc. DeLaval Deep Root Irrigation LLC GEA Farm Technologies, … Read More
Citizens Abuzz Over Bee Data Collection Project
Citizen scientists around the world are busy as bees for a University of Florida study. A global movement called “citizen science” is gaining traction, as scientists give lay people protocols so they can collect valid data. In this case, participants build and monitor artificial nesting habitats suitable for solitary bees and wasps. Many bees and wasps live in social colonies. … Read More
Rabobank: Dairy Prices Continue Fall, Trend is Global
U.S. dairy prices are continuing their fall, and it could be a while until they recover. Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory Group‘s latest quarterly report shows the trend is global. The report also finds international dairy markets continue to suffer from low prices, though the rate of decline in the price of dairy commodities has slowed compared … Read More
Pork Board Provides Update on PEDv
During the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting, Taylor spoke with Dr. Lisa Becton, Director of Swine Health, Information & Research for the National Pork Board, about PEDv and it’s impact on the U.S. swine industry. They also discuss the research currently being conducting to combat this epidemic. “It’s been a very challenging few months. PEDv was first … Read More