This week’s United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Audio Report discusses a few highlights from the November 2015 export results for U.S. pork and beef. November was a very strong month for pork muscle cut volume and combined pork/pork variety meat exports were also up. U.S. beef exports were down slightly from November 2014, but also posted their largest volume, …
John Block Reports on Chipotle
The latest commentary from John Block Reports from Washington, sponsored by John Deere and the National Corn Growers Association, discusses the marketing and advertisement tactics of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast food restaurant that has been linked to several outbreaks of e. coli and norovirus nationwide. In December, however, a Boston-area Chipotle was linked to an outbreak of norovirus that …
USMEF Hosts Pork Workshop in UAE
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted a series of workshops on pork in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The workshops, designed to promote U.S. pork and encourage chefs to feature more pork dishes on the menus of their hotels and restaurants, were attended by hotel and restaurant industry professionals and food retailers in the region. Along with educational workshops, …
European Animal Health Investment Forum
Make plans to attend the European Animal Health Investment Forum taking place in London, February 10-11, 2016 as the latest innovations for livestock and companion animal health are showcased. Chaired by Clinton Lewis, Zoetis, this exciting event gathers animal health industry veterans with emerging companies for a networking forum dedicated to business partnerships. Paired with an evening networking reception dedicated …
USFRA Press Call on Subway Antibiotics Announcement
This morning the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance held a conference call with media to discuss recent Subway antibiotics announcement. The call features Thomas Titus, an Illinois swine and crop farmer from Elkhart, Illinois. Titus will discuss his concerns and the potential impact on farmers and ranchers nationwide with the recent announcement by the Subway franchise food chain, which confirmed …
2015 Animal Ag Alliance Summit
“Journey to the Extraordinary” was the theme for the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit, held in Kansas City instead of the usual Washington DC venue. The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislators, universities and government agencies. Animal Ag Summit Features Nat …
Hereford Genetic Summit
Missouri State University’s Darr Agricultural Center served as home for the American Hereford Association’s Hereford Genetic Summit. Hereford breeders from across the country gathered to talk about what tomorrow’s consumers want, how the economic drivers of the beef industry come into play for breeders, what genetics commercial producers are seeking and responsibilities of seedstock producers. Hereford Summit Photo Album. Using …
2014 Alltech Global Dairy and Beef Conference
Alltech’s Global Dairy and Beef event is taking place at the Centre International de Deauville (CID) in Normandy, France, August 30 – September 2, 2014. The Normandy region is the heart of the French ruminant industry – there are more than 580,000 dairy cows on 12,500 dairy farms and more than a quarter of a million beef cattle in Normandy …
Cattle Industry’s Summer Conference
The 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference took place in Denver, CO. July 30 – August 2. The event brought together cattle producers from across the country to discuss the business side of the industry. A few of the hot issues discussed included Waters of the United States, Country of Origin Labeling and trade regulations. A special thanks goes out to …
2014 World Pork Expo
The 2014 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa featured record crowds, record booths, record entries in the Junior Nationals and the world’s largest pork burger. The event, which is sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), is the world’s largest pork industry trade show. Click here to view the 2014 World Pork Expo photo album. Audio features from …
ZimmComm New Media, LLC Announces Website Changes
ZimmComm New Media announces a new look for AgWired.com and changes for PrecisionPays.com and WorldDairyDiary.com. These changes expand the AgWired brand and set up future growth opportunities as well. Animal Agriculture: To better serve the animal agriculture segment of the industry, WorldDairyDiary.com is being consolidated under the name Animal.Agwired.com, which will offer news and information about all segments of livestock …
30th Annual Alltech International Symposium
The theme of the 30th Annual Alltech International Symposium highlights was “What If”? Here are some of the highlights. 2014 Alltech Symposium Photo Album Alltech Medal of Excellence to Dr. Norman Borlaug The Alltech Humanitarian Award was presented to Lopez Lomong Alltech Press Conference Q&A: Lopez Lomong Dr. Pearse Lyons Dr. Mark Lyons Alltech Precision Agriculture Philosophy and Vision – …
2014 Animal Ag Alliance Summit
The 13th annual Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit was held May 8-9, 2014 in Crystal City, Virginia with the theme “Cracking the Millennial Code.” Program highlights included panels on sustainability, antibiotics, farm size, and animal care, as well as expert advice from chefs, restaurants, retailers and trade media on food issues and trends. 2014 AAA Stakeholders Summit Photo Album College …
Animal Ag Alliance Teleconference
Today the Animal Agriculture Alliance hosted a teleconference with various third-party experts to discuss industry improvements presented in the report “Advances in Animal Agriculture; What the Center for a Livable Future, Pew Commission and Others Aren’t Telling You About Food Production.” (pdf) Third-party experts on the call included: Dr. Richard Raymond, former Under Secretary, Food Safety Inspection Service, United States …