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Alltech, UK Forge Master Alliance for Science, Economic Development
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 7:34 in Swine News | Comments
The University of Kentucky and Alltech have a long and deep collaboration on a range of issues in the areas of human and animal health and nutrition. But as the needs of industry change rapidly and grow more diverse, the... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pork Producers Elect New Officers
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association held its annual Pork Industry Day on February 20th and 21st at the Nielsen Community Center in West Point, Nebraska. Over 50 exhibitors participated in the trade show and more than 300 attended the two... (Continue reading)
Pork Act Delegates Elect Candidate Slate
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 7:30 in Swine News | Comments
Pork Act Delegates, meeting at National Pork Industry Forum in Denver March 1-3, ranked eight candidates for the National Pork Board and submitted the list to the U.S. secretary of agriculture. The candidates, ranked in order, are: Brad Greenway, a... (Continue reading)
Pork Industry, CME To Offer Four College Scholarships
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 7:28 in Swine News | Comments
College students are encouraged to apply for the 2000 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Pork Industry Scholarship Program. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding college students who intend on pursing careers in the pork industry. Scholarship funding is provided by... (Continue reading)
ADM Announces Management Appointments, Retirements, Organizational Changes
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 7:22 in Swine News | Comments
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced several management appointments along with the planned retirement of two executives as well as the reorganization of some of its business units. Mark Kolkhorst has been named president, ADM Milling. Kolkhorst will... (Continue reading)
Temple Grandin named to Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame
Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal scientist at Colorado State University, was named among the 2012 inductees to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame for her trailblazing work in livestock welfare and autism advocacy. “I’m really pleased, and very honored,” Grandin said... (Continue reading)
Tyson Foods Expects Decline of U.S. Protein Supplies to Continue
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 7:15 in Swine News | Comments
Jim Lochner, chief operating officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN – News), said the amount of protein available to U.S. consumers has declined in recent years and is expected to continue declining for the foreseeable future. Lochner made his remarks... (Continue reading)
By-product Feed Ingredients Lower Pork Production Costs
Farmscape for March 7, 2012 (Episode 4101) A research Scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says by-product feed ingredients can reduce the cost of producing pork if they can be properly incorporated into the diet. Feed accounts for 65... (Continue reading)
Butler Co. Pork Producers donate to ‘Homes for Haiti’ project, issue challenge
Hog farmers from Butler County are challenging the pork industry to come to the aid of the people of Haiti. A massive 2010 earthquake left 1.6 million Haitians homeless and the “Special Delivery. Homes. Help. Hope. For Haiti” campaign is... (Continue reading)
North Carolina’s Hunt New NPPC President
Written on 6 Mar, 2012 at 7:13 in Swine News | Comments
R.C. Hunt, a producer from Wilson, N.C., was elevated to the post of president for the National Pork Producers Council. He was elected to the post for a one-year term at NPPC’s annual business meeting – the National Pork Industry... (Continue reading)
AASV Praise Breakfast to Feature Dr. Keith Flanagan
Written on 6 Mar, 2012 at 7:08 in Swine News | Comments
If you’re attending the AASV Annual Meeting in Denver, you won’t want to miss this year’s Praise Breakfast on Sunday morning! The program will begin with musical praise led by AASV’s own talented members Drs. Monte Fuhrman, Harold Tilstra, Keith... (Continue reading)
Dunkin’ Donuts aims at China with pork donuts
Written on 6 Mar, 2012 at 7:07 in Swine News | Comments
Pork donuts may not be palatable to Americans or Europeans, but the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chains is catering to local tastes in China, where it aims to open another 100 stores in the... (Continue reading)
AMI urges Congress to reject user fees
Written on 6 Mar, 2012 at 7:01 in Swine News | Comments
Read the entire letter. The American Meat Institute joined more than 45 agriculture and food industry organizations in calling on Congress to reject the Obama Administration’s request for user fees as part of its Fiscal Year 2013 United States Department... (Continue reading)
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