Digi-Star introduces the StockWeigh Low Profile Scale. This wide-platform scale comes standard with an Animat™ maximum-grip surface rubber mat, making it quieter than other scales. “Producers have asked for a wider-based platform that is convenient and easy to clean,” says Nicole Turner, livestock technical sales representative with Digi-Star. “We responded with the StockWeigh Low Profile Scale combined with the Animat™ … Read More
Ag Gets Waiver From ‘Hours Of Service’ Rule
The National Pork Producers Council petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) back in 2013 for a waiver and exemption from complying with the requirement of truck drivers to take a 30-minute rest break for every 8 hours of service. The groups this spring asked the FMCSA to renew the waiver and to extend it for the two-year maximum … Read More
New Meat Industry Hall of Fame Members
The Meat Industry Hall of Fame is proud to announce seven new members after a record number on nominees were on this year’s ballot, and a record number of votes cast. “This year’s Class of 2015 is a stellar group that includes some of the most successful business leaders in the meat and poultry industries,” said Dan Murphy, Meat Industry … Read More
Henry Zapalac Honored by Select Sires
COBA/Select Sires Inc. has awarded Henry Zapalac the honor of being the Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) genetic consultant of the year. The award is given to a genetic consultant with a reputation for the qualities that make SMS a premier mating program; superior service, a history of high-quality evaluations and the ability to build successful relationships. Zapalac grew up on a … Read More
Groundbreaking for New Food Bio Security Facility
This week Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack helped to break ground on the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. “The NBAF laboratory will provide the nation with cutting edge, state-of-the-art, lab capabilities and help protect our food supply and the nation’s public health,” said Secretary Johnson. “The economic impact … Read More
Alltech Tackles Antimicrobials in Livestock
Dr. Karl Dawson, Chief Scientific Officer and VP at Alltech, talked antibiotics at the recent REBELation in the beef breakout session. Companies like McDonald’s and Costco have said no to antibiotics. Is it time for the industry to be a REBEL and say no too? “The term antibiotic is somewhat controversial. I prefer to talk about antimicrobials. The use of … Read More
Peterson Bros Taking Care of Livestock
Brand new from the Peterson Brothers, with help from Culver’s, is a parody of one of our favorite classic rock tunes – “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive – telling how livestock producers take care of their business. Watch it, like it, share it. These videos are not just entertainment, they tell people how their food is produced … Read More
WTO Issues Final COOL Ruling Against U.S.
As expected, the World Trade Organization today issued a final ruling against the United States over Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for livestock and meat products. The final ruling maintained previous conclusions that “the amended COOL measure increases the record-keeping burden for imported livestock entailed by the original COOL measure.” The Appellate Body rejected U.S. arguments that the conclusions were … Read More
Defense Bill Passes with ESA Provisions
Language to block the listing of the greater sage grouse passed the House last week as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applaud the House for working to prevent an arbitrary listing that would have significant negative impacts on the West. “Livestock grazing and wildlife habitat … Read More
Senators and Ag Interests Promote TPA
Senate Republicans and agriculture industry leaders held a press conference in Washington today to discuss the ways new trade deals could benefit the agriculture community and urge passage of the bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. Senators speaking on behalf of TPA included Republican Conference Chairman John Thune (R-SD), Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) … Read More