West Virginia University researchers shine light on benefits of solar panels in cow pastures Researchers receive $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to incorporate solar panels onto cattle farms. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments More than two-thirds of West Virginia agricultural producers have some type of off-farm income because they cannot make a living in agriculture alone. Read More
USDA survey studies forest and grazing conservation practices USDA mails its Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments USDA utilizes data to help improve voluntary conservation programs.Read More
Shake Shack appoints chief operations officer Stephanie Sentell joins the Shake Shack leadership team. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments Shake Shack brings on former Arby's executive.Read More
Carl's Jr. brings back Teriyaki Burger Carl's Jr. returns popular sandwich offerings to the menu for a limited time. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments Teriyaki Burger and Teriyaki Char Chicken Sandwich return to Carl's Jr.Read More
In the short term, beef supply may not decline as much as feared May's cattle on feed numbers come as a surprise for most in the market. Altin Kalo June 25, 2024 No Comments Increase in imports of feeder cattle bolsters feedlot placements and feedlot inventories overall.Read More
USDA plans educational events at USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers West Texas A&M University and Colorado State University will host sessions. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers are designed to support producers’ understanding of the cattle industry and USDA live animal standards. Read More
NCBA condemns military's lab-grown meat efforts 'Taxpayer dollars to feed our heroes like lab rats.' Industry News June 24, 2024 No Comments NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls out Defense Department research funding.Read More
Automation & Robotics Report 2024 Optimizing plant efficiency through automated systems Automation can help producers increase labor efforts, maximize worker safety, optimize operational efficiency and ensure product integrity. Sammy Bredar June 24, 2024 No Comments For processors looking to automate, Soft Robotics, Dorner and BAK Food Equipment offer their robotics and automation technology insights.Read More
Feel Good Foods launches better-for-you burritos at Whole Foods Brand continues to innovate in the frozen food category. Industry News June 24, 2024 No Comments Feel Good Foods introduces a trio of burritos offerings at retail.Read More
USPOULTRY Foundation accepts Industry Education Recruitment Funding applications Applications open until Aug. 15, 2024. Industry News June 24, 2024 No Comments Funding supports higher-education institutions that do not have poultry science departments or degrees but demonstrate ways of connecting students with the poultry industry.Read More