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If you ever find yourself wondering where the next generation of leaders is coming from for our industry, I urge you to spend just one day at the National FFA Convention (this year, in Indianapolis, Oct. 24-27).

On June 24-27, meat scientists from across the country will gather in Kansas City, Mo., where they will be hosted by Smithfield Foods and other local AMSA members from at the 71st RMC.

On Feb. 1, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS or agency) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that outlines the intent of the agency to modernize swine slaughter inspection.

Wendy Pinkerton, of Zoetis and AMSA, discusses why viewers should make plans now to attend ICoMST 2020 in Florida, when AMSA hosts the event, in this video Q&A from IPPE.

Dropped crops range in severity from a barely noticeable bump, to an obvious, pendulous crop that hangs down off the front of the bird. The pendulous crop can cause meat quality issues and poses severe threat to bird health.

In this video Q&A at IPPE, Midan Marketing's Steve Hixon highlights company research on sustainability among consumers and discusses what it means for processors.

There have been substantial changes in recent years in food-safety science, technology, regulation and enforcement.

In this video Q&A Kay Johnson Smith, president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, gives a preview of what to expect from the Alliance's annual Stakeholders Summit.

In his February "From the Editor's Desk" video, Andy Hanacek wonders what we all can do to make trade shows great again.

As we begin 2018 I believe the outlook for the independent processor and AAMP continues to be one of opportunity.