The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) confirms there is no food safety concerns about the nation’s pork supply after the detection of H5N1 influenza in swine on a small backyard farm in Oregon. NPPC continues to work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services and pork industry stakeholders on disease surveillance programs.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is accepting 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications. Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to college students 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. Please note the new application deadline for this year: December 13, 2024. Full eligibility and application requirements can be found here.
PSB Industries, a specialist in the design and fabrication of systems for dehydrating and purifying gasses and liquids, highlights the reliability and efficiency of its Deoxo and TSA Dryer Package for the livestock sector. This system provides an unparalleled solution for removing moisture and oxygen from gas streams, addressing critical purification challenges in livestock applications such as biogas production from manure digesters.
U.S. dairy farmers are remaining resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks while advancing in policy areas including nutrition and milk pricing, said National Milk Producers Federation Chairman Randy Mooney at the organization’s annual meeting held in Phoenix Oct. 21-23.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Women in Dairy network with the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards for Innovation in Women Empowerment. The awards celebrate the global dairy sector’s commitment to innovation, showcasing forward-thinking initiatives that enhance efficiency and align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Becky Rasdall, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy for IDFA, accepted the award at the IDF World Dairy Summit.
iGENDEC is an advanced software tool designed to help cattle producers understand and improve their herd’s genetics. By utilizing known genetic relationships among traits, breed differences, and a producer’s own knowledge about their herd, iGENDEC provides detailed insights into how different traits should be emphasized when selecting herd bulls. With this information, producers can make more informed breeding decisions, leading to healthier, more productive herds. Using iGENDEC can boost long-term profitability by optimizing genetic potential, improving herd quality, and increasing operational efficiency. Join the next Cattlemen’s Webinar Series to hear more about what this updated rule means for you.
Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, revealed it transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report that details findings from 2023. Additionally, the report highlights that the company collected 1.7 billion pounds of food waste of which more than 75 percent was recycled into organic, nutrient-rich animal feed or uniquely curated into customized formulations by Denali’s environmental team to address dietary concerns farmers have about their cattle.
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the U.S. poultry industry provides 2,012,560 jobs, $132.7 billion in wages, $663.6 billion in economic activity and $54 billion in government revenue.
