Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack used an appearance before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday to make a few announcements, including issuing a new Packers & Stockyards Act rulemaking, making available $200 Million to expand competition in meat processing, and investing $25 million in workforce training. Vilsack said the actions build on President Biden’s whole-of-government effort to promote competition in …
Alltech ONE Presents Two Humanitarian Awards
The Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) wrapped up this week with a closing session featuring a double dose of inspiration – Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, and world-class blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, who were both presented with Alltech Humanitarian Awards. “We are pleased to present friends and first-time double Alltech Humanitarian Awards to Mick Ebeling and Erik …
IFAJ Officers at the #AlltechONE
Members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) were happy to be able to meet up in person again at the Alltech ONE Conference this week in Lexington, Kentucky. Like most other organizations, IFAJ has also been unable to meet in person since 2019, so it was great for officers from three different continents to be together again. Vice …
Animal Ag News 5/23
Swine industry leaders from across the globe will take part in the United Pork Americas Pre-Event Symposium titled “Global Markets: The Americas Opportunities for Future Advancements in Exports, Quality, Health and Profitability.” The session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, at 9 a.m. CDT. Registration is open and free to all industry stakeholders. The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently hired Abby …
Animal Ag News 5/16
As the 55th World Dairy Expo approaches, Expo is searching for college students who are passionate about the dairy industry to be part of the 2022 media team. Four students have the opportunity to spend WDE as media interns giving them an intimate look at the storied event. Students should visit World Dairy Expo’s website, www.worlddairyexpo.com, and select “Careers” under …
Preview of 2022 Alltech ONE Conference
It has been 3 years since the Alltech ONE Conference was an in-person event. This year we get to see each other in person though. And for those who can’t make it there is a separate virtual option! I will be in Lexington to work with Alltech once again and look forward to seeing many friends. That includes Dr. Mark …
ZeaKal and Perdue Agribusiness Work for Sustainable Poultry
Perdue AgriBusiness and ZeaKal have announced a multi-year development agreement to raise more sustainable poultry through improved soy genetics and feed quality. ZeaKal’s PhotoSeed® trait technology increases photosynthetic capacity, converting more carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy for the plant. In soybeans, this has consistently resulted in improved oil and protein content while improving the sustainability index of the crop. …
Animal Ag News 5/9
Pork industry professionals will get the latest in production and management education through topical seminars at the 2022 World Pork Expo, presented by the National Pork Producers Council. World Pork Expo takes place June 8-10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. USDA Scientist Douglas Gladue, a research microbiologist for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received the …
Animal Ag News 5/2
Michigan dairy farmer Ashley Kennedy, a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified on behalf of MMPA and the National Milk Producers Federation at the Senate Agriculture Committee’s first hearing dedicated to the upcoming Farm Bill, the twice-a-decade reauthorization of all USDA programs. U.S. consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production …
Animal Ag News 4/25
The Balchem Real Science Lecture from Dr. Ciappio is now available online. Find all the resources at Balchem.com/RealScience. Smithfield Foods, Inc., the Utah Pork Producers Association and the Fredette Family Foundation delivered a nearly 30,000-pound truckload of protein to Utah Food Bank following a joint-pledge to donate for every point scored by Brigham Young University and Utah State University during …