- U.S. exports of agricultural-related machinery totaled more than $8.2 billion dollars in 2007, an increase of more than 13 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. South America recorded the largest gains, followed by Africa and Europe.
- The National Pork Board announces its partnership with Share Our Strength®, a national organization working to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry. The Pork Checkoff is proud to be the official protein sponsor of Share Our Strength’s 2008 Taste of the Nation® events in six cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and New Orleans. The Pork Checkoff will support these events through media relations efforts and on-site participation showcasing trend-setting recipes and a variety of pork products.
- South Dakota cattlemen proved their cattle production knowledge by capturing first place in the popular, “Who Wants to Be a CattleMaster®?” contest by Pfizer at the Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Feb. 6-9 in Reno, Nev. South Dakota producers answered a wide range of disease and animal health–related questions to earn the top prize of $5,000, which was presented to the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association. Mississippi Cattleman’s Association finished second, earning $3,000 for their state association, and Montana Stockgrowers Association came in third to win $1,500. Winners were based on the highest average state score.
