Jenny Rhodes, Extension Educator for University of Maryland in Queen Anne’s County and local poultry farmer, was asked to attend the 2015 Chicken Media Summit to talk about chicken manure. For her first 10 years in extension, Jenny wrote nutrient management plans. These plans are state mandated and any farmer meeting it’s requirements must have one for their operation. “In … Read More
Proposed Labor Rule Could Hurt Sheep, Goat Producers
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could hurt sheep and goat producers, especially those on the western open ranges. This news release from the American Sheep Industry says the significant changes to regulations governing the employment of non-immigrant H-2A workers as sheepherders, goat herders and for the production of livestock on the open range upsets … Read More
Looking Forward to the Future of Chicken
Representatives from many poultry companies were on hand during the recent Chicken Media Summit. Christine Daughtery, VP Animal Well-Being Programs & Technology for Tyson Foods attended the tours answering many questions attendees had along the way. She also served as a panelist during the “Chicken Myths and Facts” panel. The myth she busted was centered around the idea that everything … Read More
The WMMB Link – April
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has released The WMMB Link for April. The column is written by Ken Heiman from District 12 and highlights the art of making cheese and WMMB’s promotions. Cheese—this perfect blend of fresh milk, science, expertise and artistry is as varied as it is delicious. And nobody crafts it better than Wisconsin. We produce 2.8 … Read More
WDE Dairy Cattle Show Leadership Positions Selected
World Dairy Expo has announced the selection of three individuals to fill key volunteer dairy cattle show leadership positions. Dave Bollig, Belleville, Wis., has been selected as the new Overall Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, Ken Elliott, Marshall, Wis., will continue to serve as the Assistant Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, and Randy Thompson, Edgerton, Wis., has been selected to serve as … Read More
Chicken Summit Tackles Industry Myths
The 2015 Chicken Media Summit is a wrap, but the dialogue will continue. A panel titled “Chicken Myths & Facts” answered questions many not directly involved in the poultry community simple don’t understand. Panelist discussed hormones, antibiotics, chicken litter, environmental issues and other hot button issues on the minds of consumers. Tom Super, VP of Communications for the National Chicken … Read More
Industry Addresses New H5N2 Outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) provided an update on highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza outbreaks via a press conference this morning. This comes after the recent confirmed case on an Iowa egg farm. USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford, CDC Medical Officer Dr. Alicia Fry and USDA Southeast Poultry Research Director David Swayne … Read More
Cattle Farmers are "Raising the Steaks"
On Monday, April 13, the beef checkoff hosted 20 students from Bridgewater State University for a “Raising the Steaks” immersion event at Gibbet Hill Cattle Company in Groton, Mass. The group comprised nutrition and fitness professional students working to become Registered Dieticians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, health educators and related professions. Their professor, Dr. Kathleen Laquale, had attended a past … Read More
Timely Webinar on Waterfowl Mitigation Practices
Poultry producers can learn more about improving biosecurity against wildlife-borne diseases. USPOULTRY is hosting the webinar “ON-Farm Waterfowl Mitigation Practices” on Wednesday, May 13, from 1 – 2:15 p.m. EDT. The webinar will feature Shannon Chandler, wildlife disease biologist, and Clint Turnage, wildlife disease biologist, both from USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services. Both specialize in disease surveillance pertaining to avian influenza, along … Read More
Documentary of Delmarva’s Chicken Industry to Debut
A documentary on the history of the poultry industry on the Delmarva Peninsula is set to premiere this week. Nearly a year in the making, “Cluck, Pluck, and Luck” will play in Salisbury, Maryland, on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center on the campus of Salisbury University, and in Georgetown, Delaware, … Read More