The cost of purchasing a turkey could be lower this Thanksgiving, thanks to a drop in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the turkey population in the United States. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed turkey and egg prices in the latest Market Intel report, which states the average price for an eight to 16-pound turkey typically served for Thanksgiving was $1.27 per pound in August 2023, 22 percent lower than the same time last year.
The 2024 edition of the Redbook is now available to help cattle producers effectively and efficiently record their daily production efforts, which can enhance profitability and reduce stress levels. The pocket-sized booklet, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, helps cattle producers simplify their recordkeeping. Redbooks can be purchased online at https://store.ncba.org/ for $8.00 each, plus shipping.
The Rancher Resilience Grant offers support to beef and dairy cattle producers attending CattleCon24 and Cattlemen’s College for FREE. Eligibility depends on qualifications and application responses.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is now accepting the 2024 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications. Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded to students annually who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders. CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation sponsor the scholarships.
U.S. pork producers tasked the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) with leading an effort to update the existing swine traceability system. NPPC is asking swine producers, veterinarians, cull swine and breeding operators and show pig enthusiasts to comment on the draft standards by Oct. 27, 2023.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced the launch of FARM Biosecurity – Enhanced, a new aspect of the FARM Biosecurity Program that includes training and an online database.
A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected to drive an additional 12-plus million pounds of cheese use. The bulk of the cheese will be used internationally through an effort with a major quick-serve restaurant pizza chain and a U.S. cheese company. On the domestic front, Domino’s has added Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread to its lineup of Stuffed Cheesy Bread.
A fan favorite, Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET, rose to the top of World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Cattle Show and claimed the title of 2023 Supreme Champion on Friday, October 6. Shakira is owned by Jacobs, Antelimarck, Ty-D Holsteins, K Theraulaz, and Attaboy Holsteins of Cap-Sante, Quebec.
Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder of Alltech, was honored posthumously this week as a recipient of the National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award, which recognizes dairy industry leaders who have made significant contributions to dairy throughout their lives. An Irish biochemist and entrepreneur, Dr. Lyons immigrated to the United States and founded Alltech, a leading animal nutrition company, Alltech, in 1980, with the mission to improve the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition and scientific innovation.
Magnum Feedyard was recognized as this year’s Feedyard Commitment to Excellence award winner at the recent Certified Angus Beef Annual Conference in Las Vegas. While Magnum hasn’t always had pens filled with Angus-influenced cattle, their more recent approach to quality-based marketing changed the genetic makeup at their feedyard.
