I don’t know if this is the only planned TweetUp for the Cattle Industry Convention but it’s the only one I got invited to. What do you think about this? Are cattle farmers social or what? Step aside, computers. An in-person “tweet up” is planned for all those attending the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention, held Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, …
Back In The Coffee Zone
I have to express to Missouri for having potentially record high temperature today. After some time staying on the beach I can’t say I was looking forward to January weather here at home. Another good thing about being home is Coffee Zone. Here’s my favorite Barista Man, Taisir Yanis, Coffee Zone. I took some Rocket Fuel with me to the …
Novus Commitment to Sustainability
During the Animal Ag Sustainability Summit 2012 held in conjunction with International Poultry Expo, Scott Hine, Vice President – Product Management and Operations, Novus, spoke about the company commitment to sustainability. Scott says the Summit was an opportunity for Novus and his message was that “if you want to be engaged in sustainability, which Novus believes is core to the …
Eggmeister is the Egg Mascot
Thanks to the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association for providing a photo of the winner of the name the International Poultry Expo egg mascot contest. The International Poultry Expo’s egg mascot has been officially named Eggmeister! After receiving over 1,350 name submissions, the list was narrowed down to five names. On Thursday, January 26, the name with the most votes …
Wrapping Up International Poultry Expo
The 2012 International Poultry and Feed Expo exceeded expectations. Here are some statistics on this year’s event. The 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo drew over 20,500 poultry and feed industry leaders from all over the world. In addition, the show had 895 exhibitors as compared to 900 last year. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and …
Waiting For Massive New Feed/Food Safety Regulations
The feed industry is facing “the mother of all laws,” the Food Safety Modernization Act. That’s according to Richard Sellers, American Feed Industry Association, one of the sponsoring organization this week for the combined International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo. Pictured are staff members from AFIA including Richard on the left. Richard says this law, which has not yet …
Egg Products Inspection Act Amendment
It’s now officially introduced in the House as H.R. 3798. It’s an amendment to the Egg Products Inspection Act. “To provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes.” And it’s very controversial within the ag industry. This proposed legislation which has been crafted as a result of last year’s agreement …
Novus/Verenium Collaboration Yields First Enzyme Candidate
The collaboration between Novus International and Verenium has yielded its first fruit, “the selection of a next-generation phytase as the first enzyme candidate from the two companies’ strategic collaboration to advance toward commercialization.” The strategic partnership began in June of last year to develop a suite of new enzyme products from Verenium’s late-stage pipeline in the animal nutrition and health …
National Ag Day On March 8
This year National Agriculture Day will be celebrated on March 8 in Washington, DC and around the country. Are you ready to “Share Ag’s Amazing Story?” Do you have plans for March 8, 2012? We have a suggestion … Join thousands of other proud supporters of American agriculture in celebrating all that makes it Abundant, Affordable & Amazing! Momentum around …
AMI To Co-Locate With Poultry/Feed Expo
It looks like IPE Week in Atlanta is going to get bigger next year. The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the American Feed Industry Association have signed an agreement with the American Meat Institute to co-locate the AMI tradeshow with the IPE/IFE in Atlanta, annually in January, starting in 2013. The three shows will operate under one umbrella creating …