Research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation has developed a new ammonia-oxygen monitoring system for poultry houses. This news release from the group says the funded research project at North Carolina State University is part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. Researchers at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, … Read More
Cattle Producers Set Direction for Industry
The Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver attracted more than 600 cattle producers from around the country with one of the goals to help set direction for industry programs. This news release says members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen and National Cattlemen’s Foundation worked to create a framework for checkoff and policy efforts … Read More
NFU: Respect Consumers Wishes, Label Meat with COOL
A new study shows that American consumers prefer meat raised in the U.S., and the National Farmers Union says Congress should respect consumers’ rights to know and reject efforts to repeal Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL). “Opponents of COOL have argued that it has no impact on consumers’ purchasing decisions,” said Johnson. “This study clearly shows the opposite: that consumers use COOL … Read More
Swine Health Info Center Will Soon Tackle Disease Risks
A new center will soon give pork producers good information about disease risks. The new Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is set to open in Iowa and will be run by Dr. Paul Sundberg, a former practicing veterinarian and the former senior vice president for science and technology at the National Pork Board. The center will be located in Perry, … Read More
Dairy Groups Praise Move to Increase Market Access to Canada
Dairy groups are pleased with U.S. House members’ efforts to get better access to markets in Canada. The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) commended a bipartisan and regionally diverse group of House members for urging Canada to allow more imports of U.S. dairy products as an outcome of the … Read More
Cattlemen Accepting Applications for W.D. Farr Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the W.D. Farr Scholarships for the 2015-16 school year. Each $12,000 award recognizes outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in meat science and animal agriculture, allowing graduate students to further their study in fields that benefit the cattle and beef industry. “By helping to make my student loan debt much … Read More
USPOULTRY to Hold Women’s Leadership Conference
USPOULTRY will hold its Women’s Leadership Conference Aug. 27-28, at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This news release from the group says it will include professional women within the industry who will provide their perspectives and insights on a variety of topics that are both practical and timely. “Successful women analyze their unique strengths and challenges, … Read More
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Meeting Slated for Nov.
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) will meet this fall in upstate New York. The group’s annual meeting is slated for November 12 – 13 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo, New York. “Our goal is to bring together top dairy reproduction authorities and industry leaders to improve dairy reproductive performance,” explains Joe Dalton, DCRC president. “This year’s program … Read More
Food Dialogues on 'Farm to Consumer'
Consumer concerns about the impact food production practices might have on their long-term health or the health of the planet will be the topic of the next Food Dialogues. The Aug. 11 event will be held in Minneapolis and will bring together a panel of leaders in the food space, including food and retail executives and farmers for a conversation … Read More
Dairy Farmers Get Online Tools for Margin Protection Program
Dairy farmers are getting some online tools to use for the Margin Protection Program, the new federal dairy safety net included in the 2014 farm bill. This news release from the National Milk Producers Federation says the group has updated its online tools for dairy farmers considering their enrollment options in the program. To help producers make decisions, NMPF’s dedicated … Read More