The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have at least ditched part of the WOTUS rule. The Interpretive Rule Regarding the Applicability of Clean Water Act Section related to the proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) was officially withdrawn by EPA and the Corps in a memo last Thursday, January 29. Congress requested asked for … Read More
CWT – 551,156 lbs of Cheese & Butter Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 6 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 507,063 pounds (230 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 44,092 pounds (20 metric tons) of 82% butter to customers in Asia. The product will be delivered in February through April 2015. Year-to-date, CWT … Read More
Angus to Host First International Genomics Event
The American Angus Association® and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) will host the first-ever International Genomics Symposium as part of the 2015 Angus Means Business National Convention and Trade Show. The event takes place Nov. 3 in Overland Park, Kan., and will provide cattle producers with cutting-edge information about advancements in genomics technology – and how these advances impact their businesses. … Read More
AFIA Sets Stage for Future of FSMA at 2015 IPPE
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted a full-day Phase I “Food Safety Modernization Act – Building a Foundation for Compliance” seminar at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Phase I—out of a three phase program—is designed to educate and update feed and pet food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on the various components of the new law. Nearly 120 … Read More
NDB Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and dairy importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc.™, which manages the national dairy checkoff program. Nineteen scholarships worth up to $1,500 each will be awarded. Students in their sophomore through senior year majoring in the … Read More
Pork Producers: Port Dispute Threatens Ag Exports
A work slowdown by some West Coast dock workers is threatening the U.S. pork export market. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined 92 other food, agricultural and allied industry groups in urging the parties involved to resolve the issues, and NPPC even called on the federal government to consider all remedies to bring the dispute to a swift end. … Read More
IPPE Breaks Attendance Record
Our coverage of the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) wraps up today and a special thank you goes out to our sponsor Novus International for making it possible. Nearly all the photos have been uploaded and you can see audio posted throughout the coming week on here and AgWired.com. Here are a few stats from this year’s event … Read More
Food Dialogues on Animal Care
The first Food Dialogues event of 2015 in live right now. The focus is on “Animal Care and Consumers’ Emerging Expectations.” It is being held in Florida in conjunction with the International Dairy Foods Association meeting taking place there. The event is also sponsored by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance. The Food Dialogues panel of food industry and animal … Read More
Download the Annual Meat Conference Mobile App
The 2015 Meat Conference will take place in Nashville, TN February 22-24. Make plans to attend and be sure to checkout the mobile app that is now available. This year’s app is sponsored by Kayem Foods. Use it to plan your visit to the exhibit hall ahead of time or determine what educational sessions you would like to attend. Through … Read More
USPOULTRY Lamplighter Award Winners
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Award to three individuals at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo. The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry. This year’s honorees are: James Adams, Wenger Feeds Jay Houchin, Farbest Farms Dr. Greg … Read More