Beef experts provide advice on autumn weaning practices
For beef producers who have fall calving operations, now is the time to prepare weaning accommodations and consider timeframes, said one Purdue University beef expert.
Pork Board unveils an antibiotic steward plan, for U.S. producers
In an unanimous vote, the National Pork Board on June 3 approved a stewardship plan to guide and support what it has called "the responsible use of antibiotics for the U.S. pork industry."
U of I economists say RFS not supporting ethanol mandates
The U.S. EPA is classifying its recently-released Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations for this year and next as "forward-looking and consistent with the purpose of the statute, to significantly increase the amount of renewable fuel used as transportation fuel over time."
OPC turning hack ‘lemon’ into chance for publicity
The Ohio Pork Council experienced the good and bad of social media on May 29 – its Facebook was hacked, but its people were clever enough to turn that in a positive direction.
