New guidelines from the United Nations for establishing negligible risk for trichinae in swine could significantly boost exports of U.S. pork. This news release from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) says the U.N.’s food-safety standard-setting body, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, finalized global guidelines that provide a way for countries to define negligible risk for trichinae and establish methods for … Read More
Farm Foundation Offering Antimicrobial Workshops
Farm Foundation is offering a series of workshops that focus on antimicrobial use in livestock. This news release from the group says the 12 regional workshops are an opportunity for livestock producers, their feed suppliers and veterinarians to gain a comprehensive understanding of two Guidance for Industry (GFIs) issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the use … Read More
Fall Brangus Meeting Slated for Aug. 20-22 in Mississippi
Brangus breeders are invited to the Town Creek Farm in West Point, Mississippi, for the 2015 Fall Brangus Conference and Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Field Day, Aug. 20-22. Town Creek Farm has details about the event: August 20 and 21 offers International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) members an opportunity to attend breed committee meetings as well as an open IBBA … Read More
Poultry Producers to Discuss Lessons Learned from Bird Flu
Poultry producers will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, at the end of this month to discuss what they’ve learned from this year’s outbreak of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The “Avian Influenza Outbreak…Lessons Learned” Conference has been scheduled for July 28-29, 2015, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, and registration is free to qualified stakeholders of the poultry industry. The … Read More
NFU Happy GIPSA Defunding Rider Excluded
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has passed a spending bill without a rider prohibiting funding for the implementation of regulations ensuring fairness in marketing for the nation’s family farmers and ranchers. The move won the praise of National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson. “It’s wonderful that after all of these years, key regulations overseen by the Grain Inspection, Packers … Read More
Cheese Curds Website Celebrates Glory of Treat
A new website celebrates the unofficial snack of America’s Dairyland, cheese curds. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has launched EatCurds.com, dedicated to the one-of-a-kind squeaky treat. Visitors to EatCurds.com will learn how cheese curds are made, why they squeak, how to keep them fresh and where to find them. An interactive map includes listings for creameries, retail stores and … Read More
American Gelbvieh Convention to be Held in Kansas City
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) will hold its 45th annual national convention and meeting this year in Kansas City, Missouri, December 10-12, 2015. This convention marks one of the first in recent history that will be a solitary event for members of the American Gelbvieh Association. Previously the AGA Annual Convention was held in January in Denver, Colorado during the … Read More
Entries for World Dairy Expo Cattle Exhibits Now Open
Those wanting to exhibit dairy cattle at the upcoming 2015 World Dairy Expo can now rehister. Entry forms are available online through the Dairy Cattle Entry system or for print on the expo website. All entries are due Aug. 31, 2015. Late entries will be accepted until the day of the show at an increased rate (online late entries close … Read More
Holstein Association Elects Leaders, Amends Bylaws
The recent National Holstein Convention saw the election of new officers and some changes to the group’s bylaws. Gordie Cook of Massachusetts was elected president of the Holstein Association USA board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting, held June 25- 26 in St. Charles, Illinois, during the 130th National Holstein Convention. He replaced retiring President Glen E. Brown of … Read More
World Dairy Expo to Offer Many Educational Opportunities
The latest in in dairy research and management practices from top industry experts will be offered at the upcoming World Dairy Expo. Several free daily seminars will be held in the Exhibition Hall Mendota 2 meeting room during the Sept. 29-Oct. 3 event in Madison, Wisconsin. Tuesday, September 29 at 1 p.m. “The Time is Right for a Succession Plan” … Read More