FIBER INDUSTRY GROWING ...
AGRIBUSINESS ...
Study will help NYS livestock farmers maximize profit
Research will help improve the marketing returns for small- and medium-sized livestock farms
funding awarded ...
NIFA invests $10.77M in livestock research
Funds awarded to agricultural animal reproduction, welfare and wellbeing research
DEPREDATION ...
Free black vulture depredation permits now available
Permit allows 5 legal “takes” of black vultures at no charge to the livestock owner
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Consumers increase meat consumption during 2020
For 2020, retail meat department sales grew 11% in pounds and 19.2% in dollars
STUDENT SUCCESS ...
LLCC Agriculture Club has success
Wins awards at state and national PAS conferences
LAMBS AND KIDS ...
Raising Bottle Lambs & Kids webinar, March 31
Topics include types of milk replacer, using milk replacer correctly, tricks to avoid bottle babies and more
SURVEY ...
How do you feel about gene editing in livestock?
Participate in a genome-editing webinar and survey April 17
COMPETITION ...
NAMI, National Pork Board host deli-cious TikTok tournament
Will include leading TikTok chef and nutrition influencers sharing their enthusiasm for deli meats
regulations ...