Some of the greatest minds in the swine community gathered in New Orleans this weekend to discuss key issues and research impacting pork producers across the country. During the Ceva Swine Launch event, National Pork Producers Council’s CEO Neil Dierks talked about some of their top issues in 2016. Food security is at the top of that list. “The world … Read More
#AASV2016 Starts Healthy with BIVI
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) got the 2016 American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting off to a healthy start Friday with a twist on their traditional pre-AASV Swine Health Seminar, hearing from vets in other animal agriculture fields. “It was a very unique program, different than what we’ve had in the past,” said Dr. Nathan Schaefer, BIVI Professional Service Veterinarian. … Read More
Ceva Panelists Discuss Antibiotic Movement
Ceva Swine U.S. Launch & Scientific Symposium recently featured a panel discussion entitled “Swine Industry Expectations, Innovations & Transformations.” Chuck Zimmerman caught up with a few of the panelists and got their take on solutions for antibiotic use. Bob Ruth is President of Country View Family Farms, a supplier for Hatfield Quality Meats. The company harvests about 10,000 hogs a day, … Read More
Ceva Launches U.S. Swine Division
Just prior to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting Ceva announced the launch of their newly created U.S. Swine Division. On the stage at the Ceva U.S. Swine Launch and Scientific Symposium to make the announcement is Mark Prikazsky, DVM and CEO/Chairman of the Board, Ceva. As you can see from his title, he is a veterinarian himself! … Read More
USDA & AFBF Talk TPP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall got together to discuss the benefit of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for agriculture as AFBF released an economic analysis of the pending trade agreement. “Until today, we didn’t have a specific documented review or study of that benefit,” said Vilsack, said in thanking Farm Bureau for doing the … Read More
USMEF Weekly Audio Report
In this week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) audio report, we again hear from John Brook, USMEF regional director for Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Gulfood 2016 is underway this week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is attract more than 90,000 people from 160 countries. Considered one of the world’s largest food exhibitions, Gulfood provides exporters an opportunity … Read More
UW Hosts High School Food Security Event
The latest PodCALS podcast from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) highlights the school’s recent efforts to seek out high school students with an interest in science, agriculture, and global food security for an opportunity to explore the big time science and discovery opportunities that exist at UW CALS through the World Food Prize-Wisconsin Youth … Read More
New Holland Debuts New T5 Series
The T5 tractor series from New Holland has been re-engineered for 2016, and two brand new models were debuted at the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show. Todd Debock, New Holland Brand Marketing Manager, was on hand during the show to give a detailed tour of the new tractors, as well as a thorough overview of the customizable features available with … Read More
CoBank Report for U.S. Protein in 2016
CoBank, an agribusiness lender, released a new research report stating they believe indicators point to animal protein supplies moving toward a state of equilibrium, with protein stocks more in line with overall levels of demand. I spoke with Trevor Amen, animal protein economist with CoBank, to learn more about how the report will impact producers. “The overall focus of this … Read More
Alltech ONE Symposium Promises to Inspire
Last year, Alltech’s Rebelation symposium offered the industry an unprecedented opportunity for global collaboration by hosting programs, discussions, and information sessions with some of the worlds greatest innovators. This year’s symposium is called ONE, and it promises to be even more unforgettable. ONE is a forum, hosted by Alltech, for industry professionals to discuss world-changing ideas with other industry leaders … Read More