Since the HATCH program was announced four weeks ago consumers, food stores, and farmers have been working together to help 5,250 families fight undernourishment using the power of egg protein. In the past month 63,000 eggs have been have been provided to a local food bank– one for each dozen of Kroger-brand medium eggs purchased. The director of Global Shared … Read More
Farm Foundation Leads Phase Out of Antibiotics
Farm Foundation, NFP is leading a new initiative designed to support efforts by U.S. livestock producers and veterinarians to voluntarily phase out the use of medically-important antibiotics for food production purposes in food animals. Many producers and businesses across the entire food and agricultural value chain have already taken action to reduce the use of medically important antibiotics in food … Read More
Enviro, Economic & Social Pillars of Sustainability
A panel of industry leaders shared their thoughts and research concerning sustainability during the recent Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit. Dr. Roger Cady, Sustainability Lead, Elanco Animal Health, said he liked to divide sustainability into the three pillars of environment, economic and social. “Farmers are the natural environmentalists of the land. Key to this is preserving our land, preserving our … Read More
American Royal BBQ Contest Moves to Arrowhead
The iconic American Royal World Series of Barbecue has made the move to Arrowhead Stadium on October 1-3, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. The event began 36 year ago in the parking lot of the Golden Ox Restaurant. 50,000 attendees make it out to the annual competition and the American Royal is seen as the season’s grand finale for pitmasters … Read More
Raising the Innovation Bar for the Consumer
I had the opportunity to learn more about the family legacy of Perdue Farms while at the 2015 Chicken Media Summit. Not only was Perdue’s head cheerleader and his wife present for the entire event, but we were able to tour the company’s innovation center. When I say head cheerleader I actually mean CEO of Perdue Farms, Jim Perdue. “We … Read More
The Science Behind Food Safety
Food safety is on the hearts and minds of all throughout the agriculture community. So, there is no doubt it was a hot topic during the recent Chicken Media Summit held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and sponsored by the National Chicken Council and US Poultry & Egg Association. Dr. Ashley Peterson, VP of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the National … Read More
USDA Research Grants to Increase Food Security
New research grants to minimize livestock losses to insects and diseases are expected to boost food security. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is handing out the $3 million in grants for the studies under NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). “These grants will allow scientists to discover the new tools and technologies … Read More
Chicken Summit Tackles Industry Myths
The 2015 Chicken Media Summit is a wrap, but the dialogue will continue. A panel titled “Chicken Myths & Facts” answered questions many not directly involved in the poultry community simple don’t understand. Panelist discussed hormones, antibiotics, chicken litter, environmental issues and other hot button issues on the minds of consumers. Tom Super, VP of Communications for the National Chicken … Read More
Cargill Exec Shows Way to More Food-Secure World
There are four principles that will ensure all people have access to safe, affordable and nutritious food. That was the message from Cargill Executive Chairman Greg Page speaking before the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Global Food Security Symposium. His “ought to’s” include: – Appreciating the importance of price – Honoring the principle of comparative advantage – Embracing the power … Read More
FDA: Antimicrobial Resistance Cases Decreasing
Good news for the meat industry. Two new reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that antimicrobial resistance in certain bacteria isolated from raw meat and poultry collected through the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) are decreasing in occurrences. This news release from the National Chicken Council (NCC) says the 2012 Retail Meat Report and the … Read More