Making Safe, Affordable, Abundant Food a Reality

Chuck Zimmerman

The Annual Meat Conference is very much about education and that includes getting the big picture when it comes to the industry not only here in the United States but also around the world. We got that perspective from Jeff Simmons, President, Elanco, who spoke on “Making Safe, Affordable and Abundant Food a Global Reality.” You can listen to or …

Agribusiness, Audio, Elanco, Food

Meat & Greet at Annual Meat Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

The tastiest part of this opening day of the 2013 Annual Meat Conference has been the Meat & Greet Welcome Reception. Thanks to Tyson and Certified Angus Beef for sponsoring this. Pictured is a New York Strip Roast being sliced up. Yes, it is excellent. Here are some other items that you could find: Roasted Certified Angus Beef® brand Prime …

Ag Groups, Beef, Food, Meat

Meat Industry Educational & Networking Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2013 Annual Meat Conference is underway in Nashville. Welcoming us and getting things started are Conference Co-Chairs, Gary Luechauer, Director of Meat/Seafood and Deli/Bakery Procurement, The Kroger Co. (left) and Matt Monkiewicz, Vice President, Marketing, Kayem Foods, Inc. I spoke with them before we got going to learn more about this event since it is my first time attending. …

Ag Groups, Audio, Food, Meat

Annual Meat Conference App

Chuck Zimmerman

The Annual Meat Conference is set to kick off this afternoon. Registration is taking place now and all attendees and others are encouraged to get The Annual Meat Conference App (iOS). It’s on my iPhone. You’ll find all kinds of information including conference updates and an attendees list. Get it for Android here. The Annual Meat Conference, sponsored by the …

Ag Groups, Beef, Elanco, Food, Meat, Pork, Poultry

Fresh Meat Retailing Ideas

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello once again this year from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, location of the 2013 Annual Meat Conference. This will be my first ever opportunity to attend this annual meat retailing event. Explore and sample some of the newest and best meat, poultry and ingredient products from more than 50 companies. Taste new and different products that can …

Ag Groups, Elanco, Food, Meat

The Stock Exchange Debuts Weekly Beef News Show

Jamie Johansen

The Stock Exchange, powered by DV Auction, works hard to bring you news about the beef industry each month and recently launched a new weekly beef news show, Cattle Commentary. Each week we hope to share industry news, as well as, address issues facing cattlemen and women across the country. After getting the first one under our belts, we are …

Beef, Education, Video

Moss Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Jamie Johansen

The Southern Agricultural Economics Association recently bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Charles Moss. Charles is a professor in the University of Florida’s food and resource economics department and has more than 20 years of experience in researching and teaching agricultural finance. “It is always somewhat humbling for people you admire to talk about your career and the contributions you …

Education, Research

Enter the Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest

Jamie Johansen

It is not too late to still enter the Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest. Get your entries in by Feb. 28th and share your story of being a cold weather worker. Cintas Corporation launched the second annual Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest to recognize individuals in the U.S. and Canada who withstand the toughest winter working conditions Cintas …

Farming

Prancing, Dancing Lily Moves Into App Market

Jamie Johansen

Award-winning book, Prancing, Dancing Lily, can now be found world-wide as a multi-platform app. The heartwarming story about an Ayrshire cow determined to hoof and groove around the globe, was written by Marsha Diane Arnold and illustrated by John Manders. App developers and author have teamed up with interactive media publisher, Fat Red Couch. “The Fat Red Couch team provided …

Dairy, Education, Video