Darrell Anderson was honored as the recipient of the National Pork Board Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum earlier this month. The award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution to the pork industry by an outstanding leader. “Darrell has provided extraordinary leadership to the pork industry,” said Everett Forkner, a pork producer from Richards, Missouri. … Read More
Hip Chick Farms Hits Gender Diversity Milestone
Hip Chick Farms, which makes gourmet, “farm to freezer” chicken products that provide time-crunched families delicious, simple and easy meal solutions, has been awarded the national certification by a Astra Women’s Business Alliance, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Hip Chick Farms was founded by Serafina Palandech and her wife Chef Jennifer Johnson, formerly … Read More
Members Recognized at ASI Convention
The efforts of three individuals were recognized last week during the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) annual convention. Two longtime sheep producers and a relative newcomer to the industry walked away with an engraved plaque presented by ASI President Burton Pfliger, as well as recognition for their outstanding contributions to the industry. Cindy Siddoway, who was elected as the first … Read More
Alltech Continues Supporting Ag Journalism
The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award has been able to reach young journalists across the globe, and this international impact will be extended in 2016, thanks to changes in the federation’s constitution and renewed support from key sponsor Alltech. The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) accepted eight new guilds for membership at its annual congress in New … Read More
The Search Is on for America’s Pig Farmer of The Year
The National Pork Board is ready to accept applications for the 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year award. The award recognizes a U.S. pork producer who demonstrates excellence in raising pigs using the We Care ethical principles and in sharing his or her story with the public. “As an animal lover and the leader of the country’s first national … Read More
New Holland Baler Recognized With AE50 Award
New Holland is a long-standing leader in innovative technology, and those efforts were just recently recognized through an AE50 award for the IntelliCruise Feed Rate Control System for New Holland BigBaler Series Large Square Balers. The IntelliCruise Feed Rate Control System for New Holland BigBaler Series Large Square Balers allows the baler to run at optimal performance, and works by … Read More
Maggie Creek Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship
Maggie Creek Ranch and the Searle family of Elko, Nevada, were recognized at the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention as the national winners of the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award, created to recognize ranchers for their commitment to outstanding land management practices which create healthy, balanced ecosystems. The ranch had worked in collaboration with several federal agencies and private partners like Trout … Read More
Environmental Stewardship Recognized at IPPE
Five poultry farm winners and two finalists were recognized for their exemplary environmental stewardship by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) at the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award is awarded at IPPE to family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production in acknowledgment of their commitment to environmental stewardship. “The … Read More
Maddox Named Industry Workhorse of the Year
The US Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) named the 2016 Workhorse of the Year, the poultry industry’s most esteemed honor, during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This year’s honor was awarded to Elton Maddox, president and CEO of Wayne Farms, and past USPOULTRY chairman, in recognition of his dedicated service and … Read More
Sure Champ Wins Best of the Barns
BioZyme Inc. brand Sure Champ was named the “Best Cattle Feed Supplement” in the 2015 Best of the Barns awards program. The Best of the Barns program is one of the most prestigious annual awards programs, and works to recognize leading businesses and individuals in the livestock and agriculture industries nationwide. Sure Champ was selected from a popular vote by … Read More