Everyone was surfing in the USA with the Beach Boys as fun in the sun was the theme of this year’s Automated Production Systems’ (AP) pig roast. Attendees were dancing in the streets with the AP crew, tossing beach balls and trying their hands at hoola-hooping in want is fondly known as tent row. AP offers automated production and control … Read More
Telling Your Farm Story Via Social Media
“If we don’t tell our farmer story then someone else will,” said Erin Brennemen, Iowa pork producer during the panel discussion “Our Barn Door is Open,” that took place during the 2015 World Pork Expo (#WPX15). The #RealPigFarming panel was hosted by the National Pork Board (NPB) and moderated by outgoing vice president Brad Greenway, a South Dakota pork producer. … Read More
Livestock Antibiotic Use Big Issue at #WPX15
Livestock antibiotic use was definitely the topic of the week at World Pork Expo. National Pork Producers Council president and North Carolina swine veterinarian Ron Prestage was among those who attended a White House forum on fighting antibiotic resistance. “Lot of brain power in that room looking at trying to cooperatively work together to face the issues and challenges of … Read More
Hot Topic Speakers Scheduled by AMSA
Deputy Under Secretary Gary Woodward; Dr. Lynn McMullen, Dr. Steve Larsen and Bill Hewat will be the featured speakers at the American Meat Science Association‘s (AMSA) 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference(RMC) Hot Topic Symposium. The session, set for June 14-17, 2015, will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Topics will include: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Programs and Their Link to … Read More
Canada and Mexico Start COOL Retaliation Process
The governments of Mexico and Canada Thursday officially requested retaliation rights against the United States over Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for beef and pork products. “Canada will request authorization from the WTO to impose over C$3 billion (US$2.4 billion) in retaliatory measures against the U.S., while Mexico will seek authorization for over US$653 million,” said the agricultural government representatives … Read More
27th WPX Breaks Records, Again
The 27th annual World Pork Expo (WPX15) is underway and shattering records once again. An estimated 20,000 attendees will come through the gates this week for the largest international trade show dedicated to all things pigs. With more than 400 exhibitors plus dozens of educational events, this year is sure to be a winner. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), … Read More
Are You Attending 2015 World Pork Expo?
Next week 20,000 pork producers and other professionals from throughout the world will assemble at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2015 World Pork Expo. The National Pork Producers Council brings the world’s largest pork-specific trade show, educational seminars with the latest information, national youth swine shows, plenty of pork barbecue and much more to us … Read More
Farm Bureau Asks Congress to Repeal COOL
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced support for efforts in Congress to repeal Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), which forces food distributors to label beef, chicken and pork products as to their country of origin. The request comes on the heels of a World Trade Organization ruling that grants Canada and Mexico the right to retaliate against the United States … Read More
Industry Reacts to Final WTO COOL Ruling
In response to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) fourth and final ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for muscle cuts of beef and pork, the COOL Reform Coalition is calling for “immediate congressional intervention” to bring the U.S. into compliance with its trade obligations and avoid the threat of retaliatory action on the part of Mexico and Canada. “We … 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