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Promotions build momentum for U.S. beef in Central America

U.S. beef exports to Central America have gained momentum in recent months, fueled in part by promotional activities funded by the Beef Checkoff Program. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in Central America, recently updated cattle producers and other industry leaders on these activities. She cited BBQ Fest Costa Rica as a valuable […]

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K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day scheduled for March 1

Kansas State University’s Animal Sciences and Industry Department will host Cattlemen’s Day 2024 on Friday, March 1, at Weber Hall in Manhattan. A highlight of this year’s event will be Richard Linton, K-State president, who will discuss K-State’s strategy for the future. The program begins at 10 a.m. with Linton followed by ASI Department Head […]

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Farm Progress America, January 2, 2024

Mike Pearson Avian influenza continues to pose a threat to poultry farms worldwide. USDA Health Inspection Service reports fresh HH5N1IP outbreaks in six states: Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, California, South Dakota and Nebraska. And there are growing concerns in Indiana, Iowa and parts of the southeast region of the United States. Utah was certified bird flu […]

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