Cornell University has announced that Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, interim dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine. “Lorin is the ideal choice to lead the College of Veterinary Medicine as dean,” said Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff, in announcing the appointment. “He is a proven leader who has … Read More
Pork Checkoff Awards 22 Pork Industry Scholarships
The Pork Checkoff has awarded 22 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders. Recipients were selected based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry and future plans for a career in pork production. “The 2016 scholarship winners will positively impact the swine industry … 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
Texas A&M Wins 69th USPOULTRY Poultry Judging Contest
Texas A&M University wins the High Team Overall category at the 69th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, held at Louisiana State University. LSU placed a close second. Additionally, Trent Dugas, senior at LSU, was announced high individual overall winner, and Bailey Miller, senior at Texas A&M University, finished second overall. Eleven universities participated in this year’s competition … Read More
Gelbvieh & Limousin Jr.'s to Hold 2nd POWER Conference
The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) and the North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA) are teaming up for the second biannual POWER Conference. The 2016 event, Forging Friendships in the Flint Hills, will be held August 4-7 in Manhattan, Kansas. POWER Conference (Peers Organizing Winning Effective Results) is a leadership conference for junior members of both associations, ages 14-21 as … Read More
New James Beard Scholars Program in Ag & Food Science
In recognition of the increased interest in all types of careers now available in the culinary arts, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced that it is adding a new program to its existing JBF Scholarship Program. The new JBF National Scholars Program will award scholarships to 10 candidates from across the U.S. who aspire to leadership roles in food science, … Read More
Pingree Farms Celebrates Birth of Quad Lambs in Detroit
A, now famous, Columbia ewe from Pingree Farms gave birth to quadruplets. The lambs arrived March 6th throughout a three hour period starting. Only one in five-hundred births of this breed are quadruplets, and only one in one-thousand births do all four survive. New farm manager Holly Glomski explains, “This is a very rare experience in agriculture for this particular … Read More
Colorado State Animal Sciences Grows Dairy Edu & Research
The Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University is adding a new member to its faculty ranks in the dairy education and research area. Dr. Pablo Pinedo, who holds both a DVM and Ph.D., joined the department and focuses on improving the health and well-being of dairy cattle. “There is no question that the health and welfare of animals … Read More
Farm Foundation Responds to Guidance #213 Concerns
Farm Foundation NFP hosted 12 workshops across the nation last fall to more than 500 livestock producers, veterinarians and feed suppliers on the new policies and requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Guidance for Industry #213 concerning the use of medically-important antimicrobial drugs in food animals. The policy changes are expected to take full effect Jan. 1, … Read More
Antibiotic Workshop Features Industry Leaders
The Farm Foundation NFP and the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) are co-hosting a March 17-18 workshop that intends to explore incentives and disincentives for development of new antimicrobial drugs and alternatives to antibiotics for use in food animals. The workshop will take place March 17-18 at the ERS offices at Patriots Plaza III, 355 E Street SW, Washington, DC, … Read More