The National Pork Industry Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications for two scholarship programs supporting students pursuing careers that will strengthen the future of the U.S. pork industry. Applications are open for the Neil Dierks Scholarship and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence Swine Legacy Scholarship, which together will provide scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and professional-track students pursuing studies related to the pork and swine industries.
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is activating We Are Family and First 1,000 Days through the fall. We Are Family connects with families during everyday meal planning and shopping, while First 1,000 Days focuses on parents during pregnancy and the earliest years of a child’s life. Both support the checkoff’s broader goal of inspiring people to make dairy a daily part of their lives. Now in its third year, We Are Family runs until October and reaches families through retail-connected media at Walmart, Costco and, for the first time, Sam’s Club.
Ralco, a leading provider of effective natural solutions for agriculture, announced that Dr. Sydney Tuckwiller has joined the company as Poultry Account Manager. She brings more than nine years of experience in poultry nutrition, animal health and applied research, along with a track record of turning research-driven innovation into practical, profitable solutions for producers.
Beller Feedlot in Lindsay, Nebraska recently received the 2026 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference in Marco Island, Florida. Licensed back in the early 2000s, they were an early feedyard partner for the brand and quickly made their mark.
Behind every healthy pig and successful operation are caregivers who provide the knowledge, commitment and dedication to make a difference. Zoetis is once again calling on the pork industry to help recognize these individuals through the 2027 Caregiver Awards. Nominations are open now through Feb. 28, 2027.
Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy foods Association (IDFA), announced her plans retire from the organization, effective February 15, 2027, following a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in public service, food safety, regulatory policy and industry leadership. IDFA also announced that Dr. Samuel Alcaine will succeed Wagner as senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs following her retirement, and Michelle Albee Matto, M.P.H., R.D.N., has been promoted to vice president, regulatory affairs and chief nutrition scientist, effective immediately.
The IDFA Foundation brought together dairy industry leaders for a morning of volunteer service at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), accompanied by significant donations of nutritious dairy products and financial support to help people facing hunger across the Greater Washington D.C. region.
The World Without Cows documentary is coming to theaters in the U.S this October. After a five-year journey to bring this film to life, this is a big moment to experience it on the big screen. Find participating theaters, showtimes, ticket information and more about the theatrical release on the World Without Cows website worldwithoutcows.com. The first showing will be Oct. 9 at the AMC River East 21, Chicago, IL and will be attended by filmmakers Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth, and executive producer, Dr. Mark Lyons. Shows are also scheduled on Oct. 14 at select theatres in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota and Pennsylvania. Check back often as more theaters are being added daily.
Poultry industry leaders from across Latin America and around the world will gather for the 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit, held in conjunction with the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Under the theme, “Poultry Leads the Way in Animal Protein,” the Summit will explore the technologies, strategies and market opportunities shaping the future of poultry production.
Following a comprehensive national search, the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Corey Scott as president and chief executive officer. Scott will become the third president and CEO in DMI’s history, succeeding Barbara O’Brien, who will retire following the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association, Oct. 19-21.
