Pork 101 Scheduled For Texas A&M University, May 22-24

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that PORK 101 will be held May 22-24, 2012 at Texas A&M University. The three day course is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board. For a course outline and to register for PORK 101 please visit: http://www.pork101.org.

Canada's Meat, Egg Processors Welcome CFIA Statement Of Rights & Service

February 28, 2012 Canadian Meat Council

Canada’s meat and egg processing industry welcomes the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Statement of Rights and Service, the creation of a Complaints and Appeals mechanism and the publication of Rights and Responsibilities guides for producers, animal transporters, processors, exporters, importers and consumers. These documents are integral components of a major announcement made earlier today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz.

Turkey Industry Pioneer Vance Larson Of S&K Turkeys Receives NTF Lifetime Achievement Award

February 28, 2012 National Turkey Federation

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) honored Vance Larson, S&K Turkeys, who served as NTF chairman in 1986, with the NTF Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented in Tampa, Fla., recently during the NTF Annual Convention, Larson received the award for being a leader and innovator in the turkey industry.

Governments Of Canada & British Columbia Help Advance Beef Industry

British Columbia beef producers will benefit from an investment in three projects that will increase the industry's profitability through consumer education and improved market information. Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod (Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo), on behalf of federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Member of the Legislative Assembly Kevin Krueger (Kamloops-South Thompson), on behalf of British Columbia Agriculture Minister Don McRae, announced the investment today in Kamloops.

US Cattle Placements Slow, May Stoke Beef Prices

February 27, 2012 Theopolis Waters, Reuters

The number of cattle that moved into U.S. feedlots fell for a second straight month in January, a government report showed on Friday, signaling a further tightening of beef and cattle supplies due in part to a devastating drought. Retail beef prices through January have been setting record highs for five successive months. Expectations are for prices to continue higher this spring at a time as Americans gear up for outdoor grilling.