On this week’s audio report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Thad Lively, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) senior vice president for trade access, provides his insight on the announcement that China has lifted its BSE-related ban on imports of U.S. beef. In the report, Lively notes that lifting the ban is contingent on a list of requirements China … Read More
Poultry, Egg & Soy Groups Head to Cuba
The heads of four national U.S. poultry and egg organizations will lead a delegation representing the poultry, egg and U.S. soybean industries to Cuba for a fact-finding trade mission Sept. 27-30. Last week I traveled to Cuba with an agricultural media delegation and spent our time immersed in Cuban culture and agriculture. I am still regaining my wits and can’t … Read More
Iowa Avian Flu Incident Team Honored by NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has recognized the Iowa Avian Influenza Incident Management Team with the James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. “Staff throughout our Department … Read More
USPOULTRY Recognizes Clean Water Award Winners
Sanderson Farms, of Kinston, North Carolina, and Tyson Foods, of Russellville, Arkansas, were recently named the recipients of the 2016 Clean Water Award, presented by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The award recognizes poultry facilities that have excelled in their efforts at water reclamation. Awards were presented during USPOULTRY’s Environmental Management Seminar in Destin, Floria in two categories: … Read More
Dairy Girl Network Introduces New Sponsors
Dairy Girl Network recently announced the addition of CRV USA and DeLaval in two new partnerships at the Sustaining sponsorship level. Each of these companies have shown a longstanding dedication to women in dairy farming and have helped enable women to serve in leadership roles. Dairy Girl Network is responsible for the development of programs and events that support female … Read More
Lepto Vaccine Licensed for Use in Pregnant Mares
Zoetis recently announced Lepto EQ Innovator, the only equine leptospirosis vaccine against L. pomona, has received additional approval for use in broodmares during all three trimesters of pregnancy. “Leptospires can cause late-term abortion in mares,” said Jacquelin Boggs, DVM, MS, ACVIM, senior veterinarian, Equine Technical Services at Zoetis. “The expanded label claim allows the equine breeding community the flexibility to … Read More
China Lifts Ban on U.S. Beef
An announcement from the Chinese Government has indicated that the nation will begin accepting U.S. beef from animals under 30 months of age for the first time in 13 years. “This is great news for U.S. beef producers,” said Kent Bacus, director of international trade for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “While these initial reports are positive, we must continue … Read More
Ag Women Star in RFD-TV FarmHer Series
RFD-TV’s FarmHer series started airing this month on the rural television network, spotlighting women in agriculture around the country. RFD-TV and FarmHer formed a partnership earlier this year to bring a positive image of farm woman to television and the first program in the series aired on September 9. This week’s episode, which premieres at 8:30 central time tomorrow (September … Read More
Nominations Open for ASI Annual Awards
Know someone who has gone above and beyond for the sheep industry, either in the past year or throughout their lifetime? Nominations are now open for the American Sheep Associaion’s (ASI) annual awards. There are four award categories available for nomination: The McClure Silver Ram Award: Presented to a sheep producer who has shown dedication to volunteer commitment and service … Read More
2017 NCBA IRM Redbook Available Next Month
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced that the NCBA Integrated Resource Management (IRM) Redbook will be available for the 2017 year starting Oct. 3, 2016. The pocket-sized recordkeeping tool helps cattle producers to effectively and efficiently record their daily production efforts, and has been used for over 30 years. The 2017 edition offers more than 100 pages for … Read More