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Meat Institute guidance fights child labor, identity fraud

Meat Institute guidance fights child labor, identity fraud

Members universally aligned that meat and poultry production facilities are no place for children.

USDA urged to restore NASS surveys

USDA urged to restore NASS surveys

Letter sent to US Secretary of Agriculture calling for the reversal of USDA’s decision to cancel or discontinue several National Agricultural Statistics Service reports.

Farm Progress America, May 3, 2024

Farm Progress America, May 3, 2024

Mike Pearson reminds listeners to be on the look out for the Asian Longhorn tick as the weather turns warmer.

Ted Schroeder selected to receive the Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award at K-State

Ted Schroeder selected to receive the Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award at K-State

Dr. Ted Schroeder has been selected to receive the 2024 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award.

NCBA says NEPA amendment creates more red tape

NCBA says NEPA amendment creates more red tape

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council responded to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s final Phase 2 rule amending the National Environmental Policy Act.

University helps neighboring ranchers oust redcedars

University helps neighboring ranchers oust redcedars

Over the past year, a group of Sandhills ranchers facing invasive redcedars have heard a welcome word from the university: “Timber!”

NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes promoted to Senior Director of Government Affairs

NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes promoted to Senior Director of Government Affairs

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced a staff change in their Washington, D.C. office.

Farm Progress America, May 2, 2024

Farm Progress America, May 2, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a lawsuit filed in Iowa that alleges the four decade old Sodbuster rule that governs farm activity on wetlands is unconstitutional.

Standard Meat Company appoints Blanks as chief commercial officer

Standard Meat Company appoints Blanks as chief commercial officer

Firm recognized expert in meat science, food safety and quality assurance, culinary trends, purchasing and packaging.

First USDA H5N1 study reaffirms meat supply is safe

First USDA H5N1 study reaffirms meat supply is safe

Research continues on two other safety studies related to avian influenza in meat from dairy cattle.