The National Thanksgiving Turkey took off on a United Airlines flight designated “Turkey One” yesterday, flying from San Francisco International Airport to Washington, D.C. President Obama will pardon the bird tomorrow at the annual Presidential Turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House. In partnership with the National Turkey Federation, this year’s Nicholas White turkeys have been raised for the past … Read More
TheMeatWeEat.com Takes Science to the Consumer
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has debuted their new website, TheMeatWeEat.com. The consumer focused site provides accurate, fact-based information from U.S. meat scientists to help consumers make informed decisions regarding the meat their families enjoy. “TheMeatWeEat.com is the perfect avenue to relay the research of countless meat scientists into digestible information our consumers are looking for. Targeting our audience … Read More
FDA Approves GE Salmon
U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken several steps based on sound science and a comprehensive review regarding food from genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals, including the first approval for a genetically engineered animal intended for food, AquAdvantage Salmon. The agency is also issuing a guidances for manufacturers who wish to voluntarily label their products as containing ingredients from … Read More
USDA Reports Lower Turkey Costs for Thanksgiving
The National Turkey Federation reports the USDA’s latest weekly survey of advertised retail prices for the consumers’ choice of frozen turkey hens dropped 18 cents per pound from the previous week and remained just a penny cheaper per pound than last year in the week before Thanksgiving. The official USDA report is the most current authoritative assessment of retail turkey … Read More
Dairy Products & Consumer Confidence
The Midwest Dairy Association was among the many agricultural organizations who took advantage of NAFB’s Trade Talk to discuss pressing issues impacting their members. I spoke with Jerry Messer, dairy farmer from North Dakota and chairman of the National Dairy Council. Jerry shares more about the checkoff’s work with Fuel Up to Play 60. He said they are in 73,000 … Read More
Celebrate Porksgiving This Holiday Season
This holiday season, the Pork Checkoff is inspiring people across the country to say thank you to those who have given to others all year long by celebrating “Porksgiving,” a season for giving back with pork. “There’s no better way to show someone your appreciation than with a home-cooked meal, and there’s no better meal than one made with pork,” … Read More
Spreading the Word on Food
The Livestock Publications Council’s Vision event took place in Kansas City, MO where they brought thought leaders together for a panel discussion on agriculture. Panelists included Ryan Goodman, ag advocate, Karen Hanson, registered dietician for Hy-Vee and Margaret Zeigler, executive director of Global Harvest Initiative. The panel explored the importance of the safety of our food supply and looked at … Read More
Record Year for WDE Grilled Cheese Stand
A record number of sandwiches were sold this year at the annual student-run grilled cheese stand during the 2015 World Dairy Expo. The stand is an annual tradition that offers attendees the opportunity to pay one dollar for freshly-made grilled cheese sandwiches and chocolate milkshakes. This year’s stand sold more than 28,080 sandwiches during the six-day expo, surpassing the previous … Read More
2015 American Royal Steak Contest Winners
The American Royal Association celebrated some of the beef industry’s best and brightest with the announcement of the 2015 Steak Competition winners on October 25th. Top beef producers from across the nation were invited to the announcement during the 2015 American Royal TableSteaks Celebration, held in the Wagstaff Theater within the American Royal Complex. Got Grassfed, of Plainview, Nebraska, took … Read More
USPOULTRY Video Clarifies Poultry Packaging Labels
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has released a new video that examines the various poultry packaging labels found in today’s grocery stores and supermarkets. The video provides some clarity about the labeling of fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products and also reassures that American poultry products are among the safest and healthiest foods anywhere in the world. Raised … Read More