With seven months remaining until the show, the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has already surpassed 435,000 net square feet of exhibit space and is on target to reach its goal of 450,000-plus net square feet. Comprised of the three integrated tradeshows – International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo – the 2015 IPPE has … Read More
Wade House Celebrates National Dairy Month
On Saturday June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in celebration of National Dairy Month, visitors to Wade House will have the opportunity to help make ice cream and butter in 1860s fashion as well as learn about the process of making cheese. Hands-on activities will include hand cranking an ice cream maker and plunging a dash up and … Read More
Breeder Education at Upcoming Hereford Genetic Summit
Drought, record-high feed costs, changing consumer preferences and a growing global demand for protein have driven significant changes in the U.S. beef industry. With these trends in mind, the American Hereford Association (AHA) is planning a Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5 in Springfield, Mo., where Hereford enthusiasts can gather and engage in meaningful discussions about the industry, the inherent strengths … Read More
Peeler To Receive National Jersey Award
Davis Peeler, Starr, S.C., will receive one of seven Young Jersey Breeder Awards given by the American Jersey Cattle Association in ceremonies on June 27, 2014, during the association’s Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Virginia. The Young Jersey Breeder Award is presented to individuals or couples who are at least 28 years old and under the age of 40 on January … Read More
Integrity in Food Marketing From Dairy Viewpoint
The CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, Connie Tipton (pictured on right), took part in the USFRA Food Dialogues in Chicago. The topic was Integrity in Food Marketing and as with other panelists I asked her what this means to her personally. Connie says, “You know every company has to figure out how to position their product but to … Read More
Hay & Forage Expo Right Around the Corner
Hay and forage producers can learn more about hay and forage production at the 28th annual Hay & Forage Expo set for June 25 and 26 near Boone, Iowa. It’s the industry’s only two-day hay and forage event in the nation. Live field demonstrations of hay making, hay handling and forage harvesting are the key draw for visitors. The two-day … Read More
Young Breeder Panel on the Future of the Dairy Industry
One of the highlights planned for the upcoming National Holstein Convention, June 24-28, 2014 in Dubuque, Iowa is a panel discussion with Holstein breeders, “The Future of the Dairy Industry from Young Holstein Breeders’ Perspectives.” This forum could serve as a catalyst for young people, and perhaps others of all ages, to get involved in the dairy industry. The panelists … Read More
DBA Announces Leadership Expansion
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is a statewide organization that stands in the center of Wisconsin’s $26-billion-per year milk industry. Comprised of representatives from all aspects of the industry, DBA is focused on understanding, anticipating and influencing the policy landscape that will drive Wisconsin’s dairy-based economy. As one of the largest producers of milk and dairy products in the world, … Read More
Comments on Veto of Chocolate Milk Ban in Schools
The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Jim Mulhern on Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy’s veto of legislation banning chocolate milk from Connecticut school lunchrooms: “It’s encouraging to see reason and common sense returning to the debate over chocolate milk in schools. As a recent university study made clear, schools that remove chocolate milk from … Read More
Iowa Swine Day to Discuss Hot Topics in Pork
The pork industry’s response to federal action phasing out some antibiotics used to promote growth in hog production will be discussed June 26 at the third annual Iowa Swine Day at Iowa State University. “Presentations at Iowa Swine Day will provide current, science-based information on the topic of antibiotic growth promotion, its relationship with human health and how new federal … Read More