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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
April 1st, 2020

“We must ‘lead well’ and think beyond the farm.” That’s the recommendation made by two University of Minnesota (UM) veterinarians, Dr. Jeff Bender, and Dr. Montse Torremorell. In their work at UM College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Public Health, they have published several resources to help keep livestock workers healthy as they care for animals.

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By: Mary Auth
March 25th, 2020

Sales of brands like Carl’s Jr.’s Beyond Beef and Burger King’s Impossible Burger – both beef substitutes – show no signs of slowing down. Now entering the vegetable protein market is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with its Beyond Fried Chicken.

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Beef | Poultry | Posts | Swine | Dairy

By: Mary Auth
March 18th, 2020

Animal rights activists are everywhere and being more and more aggressive. It may seem intuitive, but how to protect yourselves, your animals, and your reputation is critical for the successful production of protein.

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Posts | Swine

By: Mary Auth
March 11th, 2020

More powerful than a locomotive? Are we talking about Superman? No, a virus. Just as fast as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe.

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Poultry | Posts | Swine

By: Mary Auth
February 19th, 2020

There’s been an increased buzz lately in the animal protein world following the January 5th 60 Minutes segment on antibiotics in hog production. The consumer is demanding a reduction in antibiotics in food production. But what are the effects of antibiotic withdrawal on animals?

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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
February 12th, 2020

Harvest 2019 was a tough one for many Midwest farmers. While some were lucky enough to avoid the rains, others faced a stop-start game managing to get in the field intermittently over the course of a very prolonged harvest period.

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Posts | Dairy

By: Mary Auth
February 5th, 2020

Many are lauding the passage of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade agreement which replaces NAFTA when it comes to trading with our neighbors to the south and north. The dairy and poultry industries are the big winners on our sides of the border, and the changes are bringing stability that will help dairy and poultry producers plan more securely for their futures.

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Poultry | Posts | Swine

By: Mary Auth
January 29th, 2020

Yes, we’re still talking about African Swine Fever (ASF) because it not only affects the pork industry, the poultry industry is benefitting from markets gained due to downturn in pork markets.