The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Bob Hough the BIF Ambassador Award June 15 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Manhattan, Kansas. The award is given annually by BIF to a member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading the news of BIF and its principles to a larger audience. Hough and his wife, Nancy, … Read More
Angus Juniors Stampede Grand Island, Nebraska
Angus youth and their families travel hundreds, and even thousands, of miles to the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) each year to showcase progress within the Angus breed. The 2016 NJAS takes place July 3-9 at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Neb. The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) is the largest association of its kind, and provides its … Read More
The First Isotonic Protein Drink For Pigs
Tonisity PX, the first isotonic protein drink for pigs, made a splash at the 2016 World Pork Expo, and Bill Barr, Director of Sales for Tonisity, was on hand to lead a press conference on the potential the new product holds for the future of the swine industry. Tonisity Px is focused on increasing pig vitality, and its benefits are … Read More
JBS United Honors Dr. Maynard Hogberg
Dr. Maynard Holberg was presented with the 2016 John B. Swisher Leadership Award, an annual honor presented by JBS United to an individual who exemplifies extraordinary leadership qualities and has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the swine industry, earlier this month during the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. “This award is especially meaningful, not just … Read More
A Conversation With Novus' Innovation Expert
Novus International held a special informational session during its 25th Anniversary Celebration, with Scott Hine, VP, Products & Solutions and Chief Innovation Officer, leading a question and answer session about the importance of science, technology, and innovation to Novus. Hine discussed Novus’ vision for the future, and emphasized the company’s sustained commitment to research and innovative discoveries. He was asked … Read More
House Holds Hearing on Wild Horse & Burro Program
Nevada State Veterinarian and fourth generation cattleman, J.J. Goicoechea, testified on behalf of the Public Lands Council, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Nevada Cattlemen’s Association during the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing on the challenges and potential solutions for the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. For over 40 years, the BLM’s … Read More
New Episode of 'Acres and Avenues' Video Series
Dairy Management Inc. has released a new episode of its “Acres and Avenues” video series. The series helps advance the conversation to reconnect people with dairy farmers who produce our nation’s milk supply. The videos achieve this through a unique cultural exchange/job shadow experience between dairy farmers and millennials. Episode 4, titled “Dairy Family Legacy Puts Social Farmer to Work,” … Read More
Poultry Farmer Stands Up for Contract Growers
Eric Hedrick, contract poultry farmer, joined with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA), and the Government Accountability Project (GAP) to deliver his petition, signed by 62,346 concerned advocates, urging Congress to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to finalize rules protecting the rights of contract farmers like himself. “I took a major risk … Read More
Burgers Still Bo$$ Of Summer Grilling Trends
Summer grilling season is officially here, and backyards across America are starting to turn to the phrase “low and slow” to describe their barbecuing style. Belmont Meats has noted that this summer’s barbecue trends show more and more people migrating to smoking rather than grilling, and a movement toward ceramic barbecues instead of traditional models. “Low and slow – low … Read More
NMPF Endorses Ag Environmental Stewardship Act
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has voiced support for the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act, a piece of legislation introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The new bipartisan legislation will help dairy farmers increase their investment in technologies, such as manure digesters, that improve the environment and enable dairy farmers to find new ways to reduce their … Read More