As the policy arm for the U.S. pork sector, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has a number of hot button issues impacting the industry as we speak. During the 2016 World Pork Expo, NPPC President, John Weber, sat down with me to give an update on the Pork The Other White Meat lawsuit, Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and … Read More
Farm Journal Media Partners With Dairy Girl Network
Dairy Girl Network (DGN) and Farm Journal Media have just announced an exclusive media partnership through Farm Journal’s flagship dairy brand Dairy Herd Management. The goal of the partnership is extending the outreach and improving the relationships between dairy women across the country. “The partnership with Farm Journal and its dairy publication, Dairy Herd Management, allows our fast- growing organization … Read More
Vet Students Offer Workshops for Navajo Teens
This week, veterinary students at Colorado State University (CSU) began essential animal-care instruction for high-schoolers in the Navajo Nation, and worked to equip area teenagers with basic veterinary skills while encouraging the teens to pursue college education. The newly launched project, starting in August, will provide weeklong surgical clinics for pets, horses and livestock in the Monument Valley region of … Read More
National Pork Board Presser on PQA Plus & Antibiotics
The National Pork Board held a press conference on day one of the 2016 World Pork Expo. Leadership was on hand to share insights into changes to the voluntary Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®) 3.0, changing antibiotic guidelines for producers and we even got to meet their new CEO, Bill Even. Also attending the press conference were Pork Leadership … Read More
Meet New Pork Board CEO Bill Even
Earlier this month the National Pork Board named Bill Even as their new CEO. No stranger to the agricultural community or swine industry, Bill sat down with me at the 2016 World Pork Expo to discuss their key components focusing on people, pigs and the planet. The people component is centered around connecting with consumers while building trust. The pig … Read More
NPPC Kicks Off #WPX16 With Industry Issue Update
The 2016 World Pork Expo is underway and 20,000 pork producers and other professionals are expected to make their way through the barns and trade show. The Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa is once again home for the global event. We are here to bring you all the updates on industry issues and new technology for the producer. … Read More
Frye Honored with AMSA Signal Service Award
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announces that Casey Frye has been named an AMSA Fellow and is a recipient of the 2016 AMSA Signal Service Award. The AMSA Signal Service Award was established in 1956 and is given to members in recognition of devoted service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and to the association. The Signal Service … Read More
Red Meat Exports Deliver Returns to U.S. Corn Producers
On this weeks audio report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Dave Juday, World Perspectives senior analyst, discusses a commissioned study aimed at quantifying the value delivered to U.S. corn producers through exports of beef, pork and lamb. The independent study was conducted by World Perspectives, a leading agricultural consulting firm, and key findings were unveiled at the USMEF … Read More
Heat Stress Prevention Tips from Alltech
Stress also has major implications on the overall health of production animals, with negative implications for both producer and consumer, and the approaching summer heat is always cause for pork producers to worry about the additional challenges their animals may face due to heat stress. “Respiratory rates begin to increase around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and with high humidity, it becomes … Read More
NFU Celebrates National Dairy Month
As consumers indulge in their favorite dairy products this month, National Farmers Union (NFU) is taking a step back to the farm gate to recognize the hardworking family farmers who are involved in dairy production across the U.S. “National Dairy Month provides a great platform to educate consumers about U.S. dairy production and promote industry initiatives – such as the … Read More