Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is the voice for local livestock auction markets on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues. They brought that voice to NAFB’s Trade Talk to bring to light key ag policy issues relevant to the livestock marketing sector. Chelsea Good, Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, said the Packers and Stockyards Act is the main … Read More
People Behind Dairy Products
The Midwest Dairy Association recently named a new CEO for the first time in 35 years. Lucas Lentsch, with his long-standing, diverse experience in agriculture, took the helm with ease. Jamie Johansen spoke with him during NAFB’s Trade Talk to discuss some of the organization’s latest campaigns and new partnerships. Midwest Dairy Association has partnered with YUM! Brands, which includes … Read More
State of U.S. Pork Industry
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) once again brought key spokespeople to Kansas City for NAFB’s Trade Talk. Beyond the election, there is no doubt the hottest topic discussed this year was trade. NPPC President, John Weber, said they were optimistic about the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and have invested a lot of time and resources into it. “We are … Read More
Engaging Millennials in Leadership Training
The national beef checkoff hosted an interactive leadership training with millennial students in Pennsylvania last week as part of the Millennial 2 Millennial (M2M) Advocate Program, which connects young adults in the northeastern U.S. with a passion for advocating for the beef community. The day-long training session offered four students from Pennsylvania State University and two students from Delaware Valley … Read More
New Foundation Empowers Dairy Farmers
Husband and wife dairy farming duo Donald and Cheri De Jong have launched The De Jong Foundation as an effort to empower dairy farmers by investing in research, education, and programs that inspire innovative dairy farming practices. The De Jongs serve as the executive leadership and founders for their family farming operations, including Natural Prairie Dairy Farms, Northside Farms and … Read More
USMEF Bullish on TPP & Meat Exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) latest stats are out on U.S. pork, beef and lamb. Thad Lively, Senior Vice President, USMEF, was onsite at NAFB’s Trade Talk to highlight those export numbers along with trade and the new presidential administration going forward. “The numbers are very encouraging. Beef exports are up 8%, pork exports are up 5%. That’s from … Read More
NCBA Talks Trade, New Administration & Markets
Agricultural policies are the name of the game for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) when representing our nation’s beef producers in Washington D.C. As farm broadcasters gathered for this year’s NAFB Trade Talk, they were again on-hand to talk key issues as we prepare for new leadership. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, NCBA, said “I think when … Read More
Real California Milk Unveils 2017 Rose Parade Float
The design for the The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) “Legacy of Generations” float for the 128th Rose Parade on Monday, January 2, 2017, has been released. The two-unit float was created by Fiesta Parade Floats and will stretch 65 feet in length. The float will feature multi-generational California dairy farm families alongside a life-size animated cow, giant pouring milk … Read More
NBQA Producer Survey Closes Friday
The beef checkoff-funded 2016 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) is asking producers from every segment of the beef industry to participate in a survey with hopes that the data will help NBQA establish a course for the beef industry moving into 2017. The survey will be anonymous and asks questions about cattle operations and producers opinions about the strengths and … Read More
U.S. Pig Farmers Celebrate Antibiotic Stewardship
American pig farmers’ commitment to their animals, their customers and their communities matches with the goals of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) annual celebration, Get Smart About Antibiotics Week (Nov. 14-20). “The Get Smart About Antibiotics Week is a good time to reflect on our long history of accomplishments in the antibiotics area, such as using … Read More