Iowa State University will host the Iowa Swine Day on June 25, 2015 to share information impacting producer’s operations. Speakers include ISU professors; leading technical experts from the nation’s top pork farms and allied industry; respected veterinarians and animal health experts; and key scientists from national pork producer associations. “Iowa Swine Day has become a ‘don’t miss’ conference for pork … Read More
World Pork Expo’s MusicFest
The 2015 World Pork Expo is right around the corner, June 3-5 and will present four diverse musical acts during MusicFest on Thursday, June 4, offering something for everyone. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees can take in the musical performances on Grand Avenue at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Brought to you by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), … Read More
PCV2 Focus of At the Meeting Swine Health Series
At the Meeting (ATM) audio program on swine health from the Morrison Group is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. as a service to the swine industry and is ideal for veterinarians and producers to listen to while driving or working around the farm. In the latest episodes, leading swine veterinarians take on the historic and novel work regarding porcine … Read More
Cargill Celebrates Opening of New Feed Mill
To celebrate the kickoff of Cargill’s new $29 million Hedrick, Iowa, feed mill, the company will hold a dedication for invited guests, 10:30 a.m., May 12, 2015. Operating 24-hours-a-day, six-days-a-week, the 15-story-tall mill’s 14 employees will produce 350,000 tons of feed annually, destined for the more than 100 family-owned farms that raise hogs for Cargill throughout the region. “This is … Read More
USMEF Hosts Veterinary Officials from Uzbekistan
In this week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) audio report, we learn about a team of veterinary officials from Uzbekistan and their recent trip to the United States for an educational visit covering all aspects of the U.S. beef and pork supply chain. Yuri Barutkin (pronounced ba-root-kin), a USMEF representative for the Greater Russia region, talks about the points emphasized … Read More
USDA Report on Economic Benefits of COOL
USDA has delivered a required report on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to Congress that shows little to no economic benefit from the law. According to the report, the economic benefits of implementing the COOL regulations would be “insufficient to offset the costs of the requirements whether analyzing the impacts through economic models of beef, pork, and poultry industries or … Read More
Pork Management Conference Slated for New Orleans
The annual Pork Management Conference is slated to take place in New Orleans, June 16-19. The Pork Checkoff hosts the event that brings together experts from across the industry to speak on current business trends and challenges. “The Pork Management Conference combines the latest production trends and business information with opportunities for pork producers to interact with knowledgeable financial professionals … Read More
AMSA Pork 101 at Texas A&M
Registration for the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) PORK 101 that will be held May 19-21, 2015 at Texas A&M University ends May 9th. PORK 101 is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board and is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. To help minimize travel costs, the three day program will begin at 10:00 AM on May … Read More
Pork Checkoff Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Pork Checkoff has awarded 21 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s human capital for the future. Recipients were selected based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry and future plans for a career in pork production. “Developing the next generation of leaders in … Read More
USDA Expands Beef, Pork Trade with Mexico, Peru
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently reached agreements allowing U.S. beef and pork producers greater access to consumers in Mexico and Peru. The two agreements announced Friday will allow U.S. producers to export slaughter cattle to Mexico and expand access to consumer markets in Peru for U.S. fresh and chilled pork. The … Read More