The beef industry was able to make tremendous impact on more than 450 culinary students, chef instructors and restaurant operators at the 2015 Northeast and Southeast American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference in Baltimore on Feb. 15-17, thanks to a gold sponsorship from the checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, in coordination with the Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina beef councils, … Read More
CWT Assists with 2.6 Million lbs of Cheese Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 11 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery, Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association to sell 2.590 million pounds (1,175 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda, and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. The product will be delivered in … Read More
Ward Named Interim Executive Vice President
Jack Ward has been named interim Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association (AHA). Eric Walker, AHA president, announced the appointment following the resignation of Craig Huffhines. “As a Board we agree that naming Jack as interim Executive Vice President is what is best for the Association during this time of transition,” Walker says. “We are confident that Jack … Read More
USDA & BBSRC Partner in Animal Disease Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the United Kingdom’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announced five jointly funded research awards that total more than $2.3 million from NIFA and £2.3 million British pounds ($3,502,683 equivalent) from the BBSRC for the US-UK Collaborative Animal Health and Disease and Veterinary Immune Reagents … Read More
Carbon Footprint Assessment Tool Research
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., in which researchers developed a carbon footprint and assessment tool for poultry producers. The project is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed project … Read More
Genome Alberta Attacks PED Head On
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) first struck the U.S. swine industry in April 2013 and then hit Canada in January 2014. 8 million pigs of died in the U.S. and over 70 cases reported in Canada. “A Canadian effort has been launched to understand and stop the disease to protect the young pigs and to aid the pig industry in North … Read More
Beef Checkoff's Updated VQA Manual
The Beef Checkoff recently released an updated Veal Quality Assurance (VQA) program. The VQA program brings consistency and uniformity to on-farm care to result in a safe, wholesome, quality veal product. By being VQA-certified, veal farmers are helping to build trust and confidence in that product and demonstrating a commitment to quality to consumers. “The updated Veal Quality Assurance program … Read More
AFIA Names Liquid Feed Committee Members
R&D LifeSciences’ vice president Mike DuBois is one of three new industry members elected to join the Liquid Feed Committee of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). DuBois said he is honored to be selected for this committee. He said, “Liquid feed plays a large role in our business as we develop enzyme additives and work with producers to improve … Read More
New Research on Vaccination for Infectious Bronchitis
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., in which researchers provide insight on vacation against infectious bronchitis. The project is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed project is shown below. … Read More
National Make It With Wool Winners
The longevity of wool may be Frozen in Time, this year’s theme for the National Make It With Wool (MIWW) Fashion Show, but the colors and quality…how they have advanced! The state-winning MIWW contestants competed in the national finals and awards program in a Disney quality style show during the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Annual Convention on Jan. 31. … Read More