The United Soybean Board and the Soyfoods Association of North America want consumers to “see what’s on the horizon for food.” The organizations are co-hosting the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons, on April 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. As global economies change, the food industry must transform. Keep up with emerging consumer trends, the …
UnCork Your York
March is the month to pop open a bottle of wine and relax if you’re passing through Pennsylvania. York County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is promoting its UnCork Your York Tour de Tanks, a tour sampling the secrets of local vinters. Local vintners take the guesswork out of finding the perfect vintage to suit your palate. The award-winning wineries of …
Robert Reeves Director of Public Affairs For Qualisoy
Robert Reeves has been named Director of Public Affairs for Qualisoy beginning March 1st. He has served on the board in the past. The QUALISOY Board announced at a Board meeting on Friday the addition of a Director of Public Affairs during the 2008 fiscal year, beginning March 1. Robert Reeves, former president of the Institute of Shortening and Edible …
Cranberries Packed with Antioxidants
Foods high in antioxidants are always a top choice for the health-conscious. A new report from the USDA says cranberries are among your best bet for an antioxidant-rich diet. The latest Agricultural Research Service Report from USDA, containing the results of the most comprehensive analysis of antioxidants in foods, shows cranberries score among the highest of all common fruits on …
Colorado State Wins Cattlemen’s Foundation Quiz Bowl
Here’s the Quiz Bowl Champions from this year’s Cattlemen’s Foundation collegiate competition. They’re from Colorado State University and pictured are: L-R: Scott Howard, Dominic DiSanti, Josh Docheff, Shannon Case and Travis Hoffman, Advisor. The competition was held in Reno at the Cattle Industry Convention. In addition to Colorado State, regional championship teams from Ohio State University, Penn State University, and …
Kansas Promotes Healthy Cattle
Kansas State University wants ranchers and livestock owners to keep the cattle clean and healthy. The university is hosting the Beef Cattle Welfare at its Beef Cattle Institute May 28-30. Animal welfare is one of the fastest growing concerns among consumers throughout the country, according to Dr. Dan Thomson, a Kansas State University veterinarian and expert on the impact of …
The Land of Wine and Food…
…is, apparently, in California. The California Travel & Tourism Commission and the Wine Institute are teaming up to promote the ‘Land of Wine and Food’ nationwide. Building on California’s allure as America’s “Capital of Culinary Travel,” the California Wine Institute and the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) have entered into an historic partnership to promote the state’s wine and …
World Ag Forum Empowering Agriculture
On my way to the National Farm Machinery Show I stopped for the combined meeting of the Gateway NAMA and St. Louis Agribusiness Club. Our featured speaker is Mr. Raymond Cesca, President of the World Agricultural Forum. His presentation is “The World Agricultural Forum: Empowering Agriculture to Drive Economic Growth” He’s actually in the middle of it right now. Of …
Angus Productions Getting MultiMedia
I don’t know about you but I’ve wondered just what Angus Productions, Inc. does. When I got into the media room at the Cattle Industry Convention early last week I saw these little cards promoting www.4cattlemen.com and they said it’s producted by API. That raised even more questions in my mind after visiting the site. So to learn more I …
A Couple of Johnsons
The ever lovely Executive Director of the Livestock Publications Council, Diane Johnson, has been here at the Cattle Industry Convention interacting with her peeps. I caught her outside the convention center at the end of the day with Todd Johnson, Executive Director of the Kansas Beef Council. No, they’re not related. Diane does a lot more than just run LPC. …