AMSA Welcomes Food Safety Net Services

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, American Meat Science, Meat

Food Safety Net Services has officially joined over 30 other companies and institutions as a Sustaining Partner of the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). For more than 50 years, the AMSA Sustaining Partners have helped give AMSA the support necessary to provide community and professional development programs and opportunities for individuals in the field of meat science. AMSA’s Sustaining Partners … Read More

"Meat Matters" Campaign Pushes Back at Activists

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Animal Activists, Animal Ag Alliance, consumer, Food, Health, Meat

The Animal Agriculture Alliance has unveiled a new campaign focused on meat and poultry, and the important role they play in a healthy, balanced diet. The Meat Matters initiative intends to counter the claims made by activist groups about the nutritional value of animal protein, as well as the sustainability of their production. “We’ve heard a lot of concern over … Read More

Wienermobile Makes Appearance at IPPE

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Audio, consumer, Meat, Oscar Mayer

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile made a guest appearance at the 2016 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE), and the 27 foot long hotdog on wheels was a huge hit among attendees. Angela Bumstead, the “Hotdogger” in charge of driving the Wienermobile this year, sat down for an interview at IPPE to talk about the special role the hotdog car plays … Read More

2016 IPPE Coverage is Right Around the Corner

Jamie JohansenAnimal Health, Events, IPPE, Livestock, Meat, Novus International, Nutrition, Poultry

Next week those will a vested interested in poultry, feed & meat with flock to Atlanta for the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The event is comprised of the three integrated trade shows – International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo. This year Chuck will be covering the event for Animal AgWired thanks to our … Read More

Beef and Pork Exports Continuing to Increase

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Beef, Export, Export, International, Meat, Pork, Trade, usda, USMEF

According to data recently compiled and released by the United States Department of Agricuture (USDA) and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) , U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November, while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound. November exports of U.S. pork were up 8 percent from a year ago, the largest volume since May. Pork … Read More

All US Beef Approved for Export to Colombia

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Audio, Beef, Export, International, Meat, Policy, USMEF

This week’s audio report from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) discusses an important policy change occurring in the South American country of Colombia, and what this change means for US beef producers. Following Colombia’s recent decision to remove restrictions related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on certain bone-in cuts of beef, the U.S beef industry has officially gained full … Read More

USMEF Hosts Pork Workshop in UAE

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Audio, Export, Imports, International, Meat, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted a series of workshops on pork in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The workshops, designed to promote U.S. pork and encourage chefs to feature more pork dishes on the menus of their hotels and restaurants, were attended by hotel and restaurant industry professionals and food retailers in the region. Along with educational workshops, … Read More

Angelo State to Host AMSA Annual Convention

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, American Meat Science, Education, Meat, University

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) 69th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), which serves as the annual meeting for AMSA, will be held in San Angelo, Texas, from June 19-22, 2016, and will be hosted by Angelo State University. RMC features a dynamic, interactive technical program that offers attendees an inspiring, educational experience, and a wonderful networking opportunity. Leading industry … Read More

USMEF Report Talks Philippines-EU Trade Agreement

Lizzy SchultzAg Group, Audio, Beef, International, Meat, Pork, Trade, USMEF

The latest U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Report discusses the recent announcement by Philippine officials that the country expresses interest in pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), with hopes to launch formal FTA negotiations early next year. In the report, Joel Haggard, USMEF senior vice president for the Asia Pacific region, explains how this agreement … Read More

Congressional Leadership to Keynote Meat Conference

Jamie JohansenAg Group, AMSA, Meat

U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway and Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer will server as keynote speakers for the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) this coming June. Attendees will hear top priorities facing U.S. legislators in the areas of sustainability, foreign trade, research funding, and food safety as the Congressmen address … Read More