The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked members of the United States Senate for approving a cloture motion today that will set up a final vote on legislation for a federal, uniform labeling system for foods produced using biotechnology. The final vote is expected to take place by Friday afternoon. The legislation was negotiated by Sens. Pat Roberts (R-KS) and … Read More
Beef Sizzled at National Capital Barbecue Battle
The National Beef Checkoff made a flavor-packed impact at the 24th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle last week in Washington, D.C., using the two-day event to bring D.C. residents into the conversation about steak, hamburgers, and other beef-based barbecue favorites. Attendees were invited to the beef checkoff booth on Pennsylvania Avenue to learn new recipes, participate in games and … Read More
Happy National Hot Dog Month! ?
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) has estimated that Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs this Independence Day, which also acts as the kick off for National Hot Dog Month, a celebration of our nation’s iconic food. To mark the occasion, the NHDSC has gathered several hot dog icons in a new series of videos to discuss … Read More
NMPF Urges Passage of Biotech Food Labeling Legislation
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) joined a group of more than 1,000 agriculture, business and food companies in urging the Senate to pass legislation that would create a uniform, federal system for labeling foods produced using biotechnology. The letter, addressed to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), was sent by the Coalition for Safe … Read More
4th Of July Cookout Costs Still Under $6/Person
An informal survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) dug into the cost of summer cookout season. The survey looked into the cost of Americans’ favorite foods for the Fourth of July, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk, and found that, while the food products will cost slightly more this … Read More
Burgers Still Bo$$ Of Summer Grilling Trends
Summer grilling season is officially here, and backyards across America are starting to turn to the phrase “low and slow” to describe their barbecuing style. Belmont Meats has noted that this summer’s barbecue trends show more and more people migrating to smoking rather than grilling, and a movement toward ceramic barbecues instead of traditional models. “Low and slow – low … Read More
CHB & National Beef Sign Value-Added Program Agreement
Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) LLC and National Beef Packing recently signed an updated packer and process agreement for National Beef’s CHB value-added line of product. “National Beef has been a great partner with CHB since 2008 and this agreement will strengthen the partnership,” says Jack Ward, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president. “This agreement will give CHB the ability … Read More
Iowa Resumes Inspections of State Inspected Egg Handlers
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship resumed inspections of state inspected egg handlers on June 1, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also resumed inspection of federally licensed egg handling facilities starting on June 1. All Department inspectors have received additional training on appropriate biosecurity on visiting livestock and poultry farms and will continue to … Read More
Food Bloggers Experience Beef Production
A recent “#BLOGMEETSBEEF” program focused on the Pasture to Plate Experience has helped increase knowledge of beef and beef production among 14 of the nations key food bloggers. The event, held April 26-27 in Columbus, Ohio, was funded by the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Beef Councils, and was supported by the family-owned Meijer supermarket chain, which carries only Certified … Read More
June Spotlights Turkey & National Turkey Lovers’ Day
Memorial Day weekend previews grilling season and rekindles America’s love of turkey says the National Turkey Federation. The 1st Annual National Turkey Lovers’ Day will take place Sunday, June 19th, during June is Turkey Lovers’ Month®. Grilling is easy, convenient and perfect for a weekday meal solution. Turkey – long known as a healthy lean protein – is also a … Read More