Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory group have released a new report on their “Beef Quarterly Q1 2016: South American Exports to Rise.” The report finds South America’s beef exporters are set to increase exports by an estimated 11% in 2016. This increase is supported by favorable currency values, improved access to importing countries and increased availability of … Read More
DFA Reports 2015 Financial Results
At the Annual Meeting held this week, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) officials reported a net income of $94.1 million. The value is a significant increase from the Cooperative’s $43.1 million income in 2014, and is attributable to strong performances from DFA’s commercial operations and affiliates. DFA’s 2015 net sales totaled $13.8 billion, compared to $17.9 billion in 2014. Low … Read More
Feds Taint Raw Milk Investigation
On March, 18, 2016 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a news release claiming a link between a “Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis” and raw milk produced by Miller’s Organic Farm in Pennsylvania. According to CDC, the “outbreak” involved two illnesses with one death in 2014. A family member of the deceased woman have claimed that the CDC’s statement is … Read More
Angus Announces Routine Calibration of GE-EPDs
American Angus Association® and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) will release newly calibrated genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) in mid-April. The process is the fifth of its kind since introducing GE-EPDs in 2010, and further refines how DNA test results are incorporated with pedigree, performance measures and progeny data into the selection tools released through the Association’s weekly National Cattle Evaluation … Read More
MFA Incorporated Issues Recall on Rabbit Feed Pellets
MFA Incorporated has announced the recall of bagged and bulk MFA 16% and 17% rabbit feed. The product was distributed to MFA retail stores in southwest Missouri. MFA Incorporated became aware of a potential problem with the feed after a consumer complaint of animal illness and deaths. Investigation into the complaint revealed three lots that tested high for salt. Symptoms … Read More
Elanco Animal Health Gets FDA Approval of Imrestor™
The FDA has given Elanco Animal Health approval of Imrestor™ – the first product of its kind for the dairy industry. Imrestor is only available from veterinary prescription for the reduction in the incidence of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation in periparturient dairy cows and periparturient replacement dairy heifers. The protein helps support the natural function … Read More
New Holland is 'Equipped for a New World'
With both National Ag Day and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as its stage, New Holland has revealed a new brand campaign focused on a drive to help prepare the agricultural industry for what’s ahead: a new world that demands more from the land and the pioneering individuals who grow, farm, and build on it every day. More than seven … Read More
World Dairy Expo Welcomes New Board Members
The World Dairy Expo recently held there Board of Directors and committee meetings where industry representatives and dairy producers from across North America met to provide input for the planning of the annual event. The Board of Directors welcomed two new industry representatives. Julie Luedkte, Middleton, Wisconsin, will represent Cooperative Resources International, and Tim Griswold, Black Earth, Wisconsin, will represent … Read More
Zoetis ‘Honoring Caregivers’ Award
The 2016 nomination period for Zoetis Honoring Caregivers award program is here. This annual program shares the stories of exemplary pig caregivers and celebrates those who go above and beyond to provide the best care for pigs, every day. “At Zoetis, we believe that exceptional caregivers deserve to be acknowledged, and we are excited to do so through our Honoring … Read More
Veterinarians Lead Ceva Animal Health
The launch of Ceva‘s new U.S. Swine Division has caused quite a stir within the pork industry and the company is glad to shake things up a little by offering a new perspective along with their new products. Long before the new division made its way into the public eye, research was being done to see what it was producers … Read More