Month: June 2015

“As the North American Meat Institute’s statement released earlier today stated, we appreciate the White House’s leadership on the issue of antibiotic resistance and look forward to working with federal officials to develop and implement meaningful, science based actions that will help combat antibiotic resistance.  We are concerned, however, about certain statements in the White House press release that could confuse consumers.   …

The checkoff-funded 2014 Consumer Image Index indicates that consumers are somewhat more positive about beef the product than they are about beef production practices. While consumer knowledge of production practices, be it cattle, chicken or hogs, is relatively limited, certain segments are more likely to seek out information. …

Shady Brook Farms and Honeysuckle White turkey are the new stars of this summer's cookouts now that ground turkey, turkey brats and sausages, tenderloins and other fresh turkey products are available from turkeys raised by independent farmers without growth-promoting antibiotics at a price comparable to the same products from conventionally raised turkeys. …