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Smith Receives Keith R. Olsen Ag Policy Internship Award
Written on 22 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Audrey Smith of Walla Walla, Wash., was selected as the second recipient of the Keith R. Olsen Agricultural Policy Internship Award at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Audrey Smith is a senior at UNL studying agriculture economics with public policy... (Continue reading)
Ram Truck Brand Awards Scholarship Funding To FFA Members
As part of a long-standing partnership with the National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA), the Ram Truck brand is funding nearly 80 scholarships to FFA members across the country. The Ram Truck brand has awarded approximately $600,000 in scholarships... (Continue reading)
Statement by Steve Nelson, President, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, On Animal Care Standards in Farm Bill
Written on 8 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
“The fact that Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow would even consider starting the discussion on a new farm bill by including legislation initiated and advocated for by extremist organizations is a slap in the face to American farm families.... (Continue reading)
Focus on Quality Helps Nebraska Pork Producer Find His Niche
Written on 1 May, 2013 at 6:23 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Source: AGWeb.com Farm-to-fork movement presents new opportunities for farmers. As the local food movement continues to grow, it’s giving new farmers the opportunity to do something unique. That’s the case for Travis Dunekacke who farms and operates TD Niche Pork... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pork Producers Bring Chef Competition to Pinot, Pigs & Poets
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is excited about expanding their continued sponsorship of this year’s Pinot, Pigs & Poets event at Happy Hollow Club on June 6, 2013 at 6 p.m. The philanthropic event will feature premium Pinot Noir wines,... (Continue reading)
National Pork Producers Council: Group Distorts Resistance Data To Blame Farmers
Written on 17 Apr, 2013 at 6:27 in Featured Swine News, Nebraska Swine News, Ohio Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Just days after the release of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report showing that medical doctors annually are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 80 percent of Americans, a group today is set to issue its... (Continue reading)
Tyson pays $3.95 million fine in DOJ consent decree
Tyson Foods Inc. has signed a consent decree with the federal Department of Justice to “resolve concerns over the maintenance of refrigeration systems at food production plants in four states,” the company said in a news release. As part of... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award
Written on 3 Apr, 2013 at 6:28 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
For more than 50 years, the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award has honored farm families in Nebraska whose land has been owned by the same family for 100 years or more. The Pioneer Farm Awards are sponsored by the Nebraska... (Continue reading)
Congress Acts, Meat Inspection Continues
Written on 27 Mar, 2013 at 6:49 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Last week, the House passed the Continuing Resolution (CR), the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 by a vote of 318-109. All three of Nebraska’s House members voted for the bill. The bill prevents a government shutdown and... (Continue reading)
U.S. pork export sales must now be reported to USDA
Beginning today, all exporters of U.S. pork will begin reporting weekly export sales to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the agency announced. The data will allow USDA to issue weekly export sales reports to the public, allowing for information on... (Continue reading)
Smithfield second most admired food production company
Written on 12 Mar, 2013 at 6:24 in Featured Iowa Swine News, Featured Ohio Swine News, Nebraska Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Smithfield Foods ranked second on Fortune Magazine’s list of the world’s most admired food production companies. Wilmar, International, based in Singapore, was ranked #1. Westchester, Ill.-based Ingredion was ranked third, followed by Decatur, Ill.-based Archer Daniels Midland and White Plains,... (Continue reading)
NPPA Mentor Monday’s
Written on 6 Mar, 2013 at 6:39 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
their peers through their own agricultural and educational experiences. Every year we induct more college students into our mentoring program. Every Monday we post a blog from a mentor. This is their chance to share their experiences and things they’ve... (Continue reading)
Thai meat buyer, and future processor, opens shop in Omaha
New Grand Ocean International, a Thailand-based buyer and processor of meat and seafood, this week opened its first U.S. office in Omaha, according to a report in the Omaha World-Herald. Initially the business will focus on buying U.S. beef, pork... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- Smith Receives Keith R. Olsen Ag Policy Internship Award
- Ram Truck Brand Awards Scholarship Funding To FFA Members
- Statement by Steve Nelson, President, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, On Animal Care Standards in Farm Bill
- Focus on Quality Helps Nebraska Pork Producer Find His Niche
- Nebraska Pork Producers Bring Chef Competition to Pinot, Pigs & Poets
- National Pork Producers Council: Group Distorts Resistance Data To Blame Farmers
- Tyson pays $3.95 million fine in DOJ consent decree
- Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award
- Congress Acts, Meat Inspection Continues
- U.S. pork export sales must now be reported to USDA
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