The National Milk Producers Federation says the country needs a national standard when it comes to labeling foods with genetically modified ingredients, as the group also points out that GMOs are perfectly safe. The remarks come as Congress reviews the idea versus the patchwork of state requirements that would confuse consumers and frustrate food marketers. “State-by-state GMO labeling is simply … Read More
Livestock Groups Pleased with TPA Passage
The U.S. House passed Trade Promotion Authority Thursday by a vote of 218-208 getting fast track back on track, making the U.S. meat and dairy industry happy. “Trade Promotion Authority gives Congress the ability to set definitive goals for the President in negotiations, and then requires any deal be brought back for final approval,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president … Read More
MU Breimyer Seminar on Dairy Revitalization
The University of Missouri Extension will host Breimyer Seminar on July 13 focused on efforts to decrease the drop in dairy cow numbers, titled “Revitalizing the Missouri Dairy Industry.” This event continues farm policy seminars started by former MU professor Harold Breimyer. MU economists, dairy industry leaders and farmers will talk on the dollar impact of dairy cows in Missouri. … Read More
Federal Spending Bill & Provisions for Producers
The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association strongly support the House Interior appropriations bill that passed through the committee 30 to 21. The bill allocates how federal dollars are spent for the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies during fiscal year 2016. From language that blocks the listing of the Sage Grouse, to requiring … Read More
Lean Pork in the DASH Eating Plan
A new research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, states that adults following the health-promoting DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan to help lower blood pressure can also include nutrient-rich lean pork as the primary source of protein in their diets. The National Pork Board shared the below information and you can find more about this … Read More
Genomics Panel at National Holstein Convention
A panel of speakers on Holstein genomics will highlight this year’s National Holstein Convention. The panel will take place at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois and panelists will provide insights on practical and effective ways to benefit from genomics in herds. The topic of the panel is, “Holstein Genomics Today, Insight … Read More
Canadian Gift Helps Fund Avian Flu Research
Egg Farmers of Canada, national not-for-profit organization that represents Canada’s more than 1,000 egg farms, has committed $500,000 for avian influenza research to be awarded to and administered by the Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University. The organization contacted the Egg Industry Center after the center published a call for pre-proposals to fund research needed to answer questions surrounding … Read More
NCBA Webinar on Antibiotics
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting a webinar so cattlemen can learn more about the changing antibiotic use regulations. With recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on antibiotic use in livestock, NCBA Producer Education will be hosting a live webinar as part of the NCBA Cattlemen’s Webinar Series: Preparing Cattlemen for Changing Antibiotic Use Regulations. … Read More
Register for National Mastitis Council Event
Professionals looking to improve milk quality and dairy profitability should register now to attend the National Mastitis Council (NMC) regional meeting July 28-29 in Syracuse, New York. The meeting includes program sessions, a selection of short courses and farm tours all designed to give attendees practical information to take back to their farms and practices. “NMC’s regional meetings are designed … Read More
New Tracking Tool for Pathogen Investigators
Jean Guard, vet medical officer, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Egg Safety and Quality Research Unit, has developed a cost-effective diagnostic tool and dataset for identifying various strains of Salmonella. The tool, called Intergenic Sequence Ribotyping (ISR), is helping improve poultry production and human health internationally, because it helps control Salmonella in the field and in consumer poultry products. At … Read More