Pennsylvania Beef Council Welcomes New Directors And Officers

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) Board welcomed three new directors during their annual meeting on Wednesday, December 13, in Bedford. Newly elected to the council’s board are Mike Kunsman, veal producer from Clearfield County, Dustin Heeter, beef producer from Indiana County, and George McQuiston, Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association representative and beef producer from Butler County.

Beef. It's What's For Dinner. Debuts Creative New Ads In Time For The Holidays

December 18, 2017 Beef Checkoff

After letting turkey have its day, beef is back to reclaim the center of the plate for the remainder of the holiday season. Beef. It's What's for Dinner. is giving consumers the tips and recipes they need to make beef the star of those big family meals, all while rolling out the next phase of the iconic brand's re-launch.

FDA Report On Antibiotics Validates Work By US Pig Farmers

December 18, 2017 The National Pork Board

America’s 60,000 pig farmers continue to do what’s right on the farm for people, pigs and the planet when it comes to demonstrating their commitment to antibiotic stewardship. That’s why last week’s findings in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2016 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals came as no surprise, but as a validation of the hard work U.S. pig farmers have put in to reduce the overall need for antibiotics while still protecting the health and welfare of the pigs under their care.

Royal FloraHolland Members Agree On New Rates

December 18, 2017 Royal FloraHolland

The members of Royal FloraHolland have voted in favour of the new rates and contribution for 2018. CFO Steven van Schilfgaarde emphasised that the rates proposal is the product of extensive consultation with the members.

California Farms Are Open For Business

While the wildfires in Southern California approached some of the nation’s largest flower farms and hampered the ability for some employees to work, the Golden State’s farms are open and operating.