Voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook. Four finalists have been selected, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is inviting the public to vote through Nov. 15. Videos of the finalists are available for viewing and voting at https://convention.ncba.org/apply/national-anthem-contest/national-anthem-contest-vote-now. The public can vote once per day per person through Nov. 15, and the winner will be announced by Nov. 21.
The Meat Institute called on the Trump Administration to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) for its benefits to American meat and poultry companies and the entire U.S. animal protein value chain. For more in depth information about the value of the Agreement to the meat and poultry industry, see The Meat Institute’s full comments in response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Request for Comments on the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada.”
National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the White House fact sheet on the latest U.S.-China trade relations.
The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see Dr. Jeremy Pittman, respected pork industry member and active NPPC director, recognized and congratulates him on being inducted into the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame. Pittman joins a prestigious group of nearly 100 influential leaders.
The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the establishment of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) Swine Legacy Scholarship. For full eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the 2026 USPCE Swine Legacy Scholarship page.
From tackling lipid oxidation and contamination risks to improving workplace safety, negotiation skills and water management, industry leaders delivered practical strategies for advancing rendering operations at the 2025 USPOULTRY Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar in Nashville, Tenn.
The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will feature a special nutrition program titled “A New Understanding About ‘Old’ Ingredients,” exploring the latest science and perspectives behind ingredients long used in animal feed formulations. This dynamic session, set for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, will bring together leading experts and researchers to share fresh insights on how “old” ingredients are revealing new performance benefits, both in laboratory assessments and in real-world production settings.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key trade barriers affecting U.S. dairy exports. The comments urge the Administration to take proactive decisive action to improve U.S. dairy’s global market access and competitiveness. The comments will inform USTR’s 2026 National Trade Estimate on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) report.
The American Wool Council, a division of the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), is proud to announce the launch of the Reimagine Wool Digital Poster Contest, a nationwide call for creative thinkers, designers, students, and industry professionals to help unlock the untapped potential of American wool. For full guidelines, inspiration, and entry instructions, visit https://www.sheepusa.org/reimagine-wool-digital-poster-contest.
