This year at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference, attendees had access to a variety of special sessions that highlighted some of the global opportunities currently breaking new ground in different sectors of agriculture production. Dan Dhuyvetter, Director of Marketing, Research and Development, and Nutrition Services for block supplement manufacturer Ridley Block Operations spoke during the special session on the beef … Read More
Report Shows Economic Benefit of TPP
Many of the nation’s livestock and animal production groups have stated their support for the U.S. International Trade Commission’s recently released report on the potential benefit that is offered to the U.S. economy by the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The findings of the report align with many of these groups’ previous statements suggesting that the free trade agreement will work to … Read More
Zoetis & AGI's Beef Cattle Genomic Calibration for GE-EPDs
Zoetis and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) have completed the world’s largest and most comprehensive genomic calibration for beef cattle and associated integration into genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). Angus breeders and commercial users of Angus genetics can now make even more dependable and informed decisions using DNA test results incorporated into weekly genetic evaluations. “The value of GE-EPDs powered by … Read More
U.S. Beef Arrives in Reopened South African Market
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that the first shipment of U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the South African market earlier this year. “The arrival of U.S. beef in South Africa represents another important milestone in efforts by USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to regain access to this important … Read More
NFU Supports Legislation to Ban Packer Ownership
National Farmers Union (NFU) released the following statement commending U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for reintroducing legislation to ban packer ownership of livestock: “The livestock market today is heavily concentrated among a handful of conglomerates, and our family farmers and ranchers are forced to compete in an increasingly uneven playing field in the marketplace. I applaud Senator Grassley for championing … Read More
Beef Production: Your ONE Opportunity
ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference will kick off on May 22 and runs through May 25, with an all-star line-up ready to take on the issues regarding the future of agriculture. The Alltech event promises to inspire attendees, and to promote innovation through its lineup of incredible speakers and lecture series. Attendees will experience three days of inspiration and engagement, … Read More
New Holland Sponsors Awards for NCBA Recruitment
The Kansas Livestock Association and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association each earned use of a piece of equipment from New Holland Agriculture for their outstanding efforts to recruit new members to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Each of these NCBA affiliates will get its choice of a one-year lease on a New Holland Roll-Belt™ 560 Specialty Crop round baler or a … Read More
K-State to Host 2016 Beef Improvement Federation
Registration is now open for the 2016 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium. Themed “Progress on the Prairie,” this year’s event will be June 14-17 in Manhattan, Kansas, and headquartered at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center. Save $100 by registering by May 15. This year’s BIF symposium features two and a half days of educational … Read More
New Opportunities for U.S. Animal Ag in Vietnam
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, traveled to Vietnam to meet with his counterparts from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, among others, to discuss the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Vietnam remains one of the fastest-growing markets for U.S. food and agricultural products, with U.S. exports totaling $2.3 billion in … Read More
NCBA Hosting Webinar on Beef Trade
As trade issues become increasingly prevalent in headlines throughout both the agricultural media and the popular press’ coverage of the current election season, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will be hosting a webinar on international trade beef trade. The webinar will take place May 12, 2016, at 7:00 pm CST. Trade has long been an important component of the … Read More