The dairy industry praised the more than 75 House members who have urged the Obama Administration to negotiate a strong market-access outcome for the U.S. dairy industry in the Pacific Rim trade agreement. Led by the co-chairs of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus, the House members sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom … Read More
Hot Dog Time at the Ballparks
It’s opening day for Major League Baseball. That means hot dogs will be getting plenty of attention. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council have some great information on the stuff fans like to eat. Like a Turkey on Thanksgiving, hot dogs are the quintessential summer ballpark food, and the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) estimates that baseball … Read More
WDE Trade Show – Top Show in the Nation
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that the WDE Trade Show has been named one of the top trade shows in the nation by the Trade Show News Network’s Top 250 Trade Show List for 2014. Based on net square footage, the WDE Trade Show ranked 27th in the United States. Of the trade shows ranked, it was also … Read More
Learn About Livestock Barn Banners
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s newest product, “Learn About Livestock” barn banners, was developed for use at fairs and livestock shows. The banners feature key information about major livestock species related to production, lifecycle, the environment, how farmers care for animals and safety. Banners featuring information about dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry are available … Read More
The 2016 Dairy Strong Conference
The Dairy Business Association is pleased to announce dates for the 2016 Dairy Strong Conference. Dairy farmers and industry professionals throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the nation will gather again January 12-14, 2016, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, overlooking Lake Monona in Madison, Wis. This past January, nearly 600 attendees from nine different states and Canada attended thefirst-ever Dairy … Read More
Pork Board Embraces Steps for Antibiotic Resistance
The National Pork Board applauds the White House action plan for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Pork Checkoff, which is funded directly by America’s 62,000 pig farmers, could expand its existing research to address this growing consumer issue if the additional commitment of $1.2 billion is realized. “Collaboration across our industry – from the farms to the dinner table – is … Read More
Meat Prices Higher in AFBF Survey
The cost of beef and pork are the biggest contributors to higher grocery prices this spring. Farm Bureau’s Spring Picnic Marketbasket survey shows that the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.87, up $.60 or about 1 percent compared to a survey conducted a year ago. “Several meat items … Read More
Change to Animal Identification Rules at WDE
A change in the animal identification rules for cattle exhibiting at World Dairy Expo will be put in effect for the 2015 show. To remain in compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule, all cattle entering Alliant Energy Center grounds are required to be identified with a USDA Animal Identification Number 840 RFID or visual … Read More
NMPF Thanks Governor for Vetoing Raw Milk Bill
The National Milk Producers Federation thanked West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin for vetoing legislation allowing consumers to obtain unpasteurized milk through herd-shares, or arrangements under which they become part owners of a dairy cow. Tomblin said the bill posed “a serious risk to public health.” “The link between consuming raw milk and foodborne illness has been well-documented, with evidence … Read More
Are You Up for the 30 Day Protein Challenge?
The Beef Checkoff wants to know if you are up for a challenge. They have just introduced a 30 Day Protein Challenge to encourage Americans to consume protein in balanced amounts. They said we consume two-thirds of our total daily protein intake at dinner. For some time now, research has shown that consuming protein in balanced amounts at each meal … Read More