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Role of Weighing in Livestock Agricultural Applications

January 22, 2019

Scales are crucial to produce and livestock agricultural businesses. Invest in a scale that is accurate and repeatable, sensitive, reliable and easily serviced. Avoid needless costs from repair and downtime by selecting a scale that can stand up to the conditions it will face.

Five important reasons why you must weigh livestock regularly

Kevin Hill

October 30, 2018

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Here are 5 reasons how regular livestock weighing can benefit the small producers and processors alike.

FSNS C&A appoints Woiwode to oversee livestock audit services

Industry News

February 8, 2017

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Woiwode brings expertise in livestock behavior, handling and welfare to FSNS Livestock Arm.

USDA announces Farmer Fair Practices Rules; meat industry responds with harsh criticism

Industry News

December 15, 2016

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USDA says that rules will target harmful practices hurting farmers.

Jarvis introduces Type C, P Stunners

Industry News

August 29, 2016

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A wide variety of .22 and .25 caliber cartridge choices are available for both types of stunners.

AP to launch enhanced Bio-Dri System for swine virus protection during transport

Industry News

June 12, 2014

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New controls offer improved efficiency and process verification.

Higher Education | Oklahoma State University

OSU faculty, alumni leave lasting mark on meat industry

June 4, 2014

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Oklahoma State University, an institution steeped in agricultural history, has continued a tradition of excellence through the Meat Science Program, housed within the Department of Animal Science.

American Meat Institute releases Meat & Poultry Facts 2013

The American Meat Institute (AMI) released the 42nd edition of its annual publication Meat & Poultry Facts.

May 20, 2014

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Produced by Sterling Marketing, Inc. and AMI, Meat & Poultry Facts is a compendium of livestock and meat industry information presented in 66 different charts, many featuring historical trend data.

SPECIAL REPORT | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

U.S. livestock at a tipping point

The economy, showing a few more reasonable signs of improvement, gives industry an excuse to be somewhat optimistic.

Steve Suther

October 3, 2013

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Corn prices were on a rocket with ethanol boosters for several years, but that’s in the past now, said Dan Basse, AgResource Company, in August remarks to cattle feeders in Omaha and in Garden City, Kan.

Associations tell House Ag Subcommittee about rising feed costs due to ethanol mandates

September 15, 2011

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A turkey industry representative told a House Agriculture Subcommittee the federally mandated use of ethanol has created an immediate and legitimate concern about the availability and cost of feed ingredients for poultry and livestock.

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony will recognize the prestigious Class of 2019, on the evening of Jan. 27, 2020, in Atlanta, GA. This Elite Networking Event is co-located with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

The National Provisioner

November 2019

Check out the November 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on FoodMaven's mission to minimize food waste in the supply chain, the 2020 Consumer Trends Report, and much more.

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Independent Processor

October 2019

Check out the October 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on Patak Meat Products, the continuing growth of the meat snacks market, and much more.

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