The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will accept nominations and applications for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders through November 17. The leadership program blends in-person and virtual working sessions to focus on four areas of development: critical thinking, leadership development, connecting and relating skills, and operational excellence. Members of the program work together on applied-learning, small-group capstone projects, which will incorporate topics of interest in animal agriculture.
Changing consumer preferences suggest whole turkeys may be losing their grip as the dominant center-of-plate choice for Thanksgiving dinner. While ample turkey supplies and favorable prices leading into the holiday season indicate turkey will retain its position as the traditional protein of choice this Thanksgiving, consumer trends are making the future less certain. Growing demand for convenience, longer-term pressure on turkey supplies and increasing competition from beef and pork marketers may all impact the longevity of the holiday turkey. According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, a downward trend in U.S. turkey supplies, coupled with changing traditions and consumer openness to other animal protein options could trigger a longer-term decline in holiday turkey sales.
Four finalists have been selected in the 12th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is inviting the public to vote for the winner through Nov. 15. Videos of the finalists are available for viewing and voting at convention.ncba.org. The public can vote once per day per person through Nov. 15, and the winner will be announced Nov. 21.
The Public Lands Council (PLC) has released a new version of their website to further promote public lands ranchers and the issues they face every day as they effectively manage millions of acres of grazing land in the West.
Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are produced by certain species of molds and are a concern for livestock producers as they can influence feed quality and subsequent animal health and performance. The Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis uncovers the true threat mycotoxins pose to animals and producers.
Registration is now open for the Dairy Business Association’s 2025 Dairy Strong conference, happening in Green Bay on Jan. 15-16 at the KI Convention Center.
Dairy Management Inc. has posted its 2023 annual report. The report provides checkoff funders and other members of the dairy community an audited financial report and highlights from 2023.
Ralco is proud to announce the acquisition of Sow Magic, a pioneering product developed to address the pressing issue of sow mortality, from O’Bryan Farms in Owensboro, Kentucky. By combining natural ingredients with proven science, Sow Magic provides an innovative solution to improve sow health and performance.
Legacy Feed, a feed manufacturing and swine management company, has begun operations of its east central Indiana feed mill, servicing deliveries within 70 miles of Millville, Indiana in Henry County. Legacy Feed was created in 2022 as a partnership between Signature Farms, LP and Keystone Cooperative.
Rendering professionals from around the country recently gathered in Nashville, Tenn., for USPOULTRY’s 2024 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar. Presentations were offered on an array of topics including leadership, wastewater treatment and attracting young talent to the rendering industry.
