USPOULTRY is accepting applications for the 2015 Clean Water Awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance of wastewater treatment plants that operate at poultry or egg processing facilities. Winners will be announced at USPOULTRY’s 2015 Environmental Management Seminar to be held Sept. 24 – 25, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla. Awards are presented in … Read More
Send In Nominations for 2015 Reproduction Awards
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) announces that the 2015 Reproduction Awards program, which recognizes outstanding dairy operations for reproductive efficiency and well-implemented management procedures is now open. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 program. Dairy operations must be nominated by professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, extension agents, A.I. and pharmaceutical company representatives, plant … Read More
2015 BIVI PRRS Research Awards Announced
The threat from new or evolving swine diseases reminds producers and veterinarians of the critical role ongoing research plays in helping find solutions to problems that reduce production and profitability. When it comes to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), time has proven there are no easy, simple or quick solutions. For the past 12 years, the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, … Read More
Nominations Open for 2015 Meat Industry Hall of Fame
Now celebrating their seventh year of honoring the best in their industry, the Meat Industry Hall of Fame is requesting nominations for Members of the Class of 2015. Eligible candidates must meet three key qualifications: – Candidates must have spent a significant portion of their professional careers in an industry-related field (animal agriculture, food processing, government, academia, retail) – Candidates … Read More
Alliance to Feed the Future’s Communicator of the Year
The Alliance to Feed the Future has announced that Diana Prichard is the second recipient of its Communicator of the Year Award. The award, given in collaboration this year with the American Meat Institute, recognizes effective and innovative new voices that are enhancing the public dialogue about modern food production through multi-channel communications, including social media. Prichard, a farmer and … Read More
Intercollegiate Meat Judging Winners
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announced winners of the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, held November 16, 2014, at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Dakota City, NE. In total, 108 contestants representing 16 teams participated in the contest. Top Individuals, Senior Division: 1. Emery Kunze, Texas A&M University 2. Jessie Heidlage, Oklahoma State University 3. Audrey Zoeller, Oklahoma State University … Read More
Florida Farmer Recieves National Award
Florida dairy farmer Ben Butler was selected for Vance Publishing Corp.’s second annual “40 Under 40 Award” that recognizes people making a significant contribution to America’s food system. He joins a group of top agricultural industry professionals from across North America selected for their leadership and commitment to advance the cause to double food production by 2050. Butler, 35, who … Read More
Support for Dairy Sustainability Efforts Broadens
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®, established under the leadership of dairy farmers, announced that McDonald’s Corporation has joined the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program as a new silver-level sponsor in support of U.S. dairy farmers and the industry’s sustainability efforts. Tetra Pak, Inc. also has committed to a second year of sponsorship. With two new award categories and an … Read More
Digi-Star’s Rich History of Weight Sensors
Digi-Star took home a 2014 Innovation Award at the World Dairy Expo for their moisture tracker. They also hosted a media event during the show and that is where I met up with Mac Moore, president and CEO of Digi-Star, who spoke with me about the honor and what the company has in store for producers across the country. “Digi-Star … Read More
Congrats to Dairyman & Dairy Woman of the Year
Two other honors were awarded during the 2014 World Dairy Expo. Pam Bolin, was named the Dairy Woman of the Year, and I caught up with her during last week’s event. Pam lives in Clarksville, IA with her family on Beaver Creek Farm. With all smiles, she shared that her two grandkids are the sixth generation on the to Bolin … Read More