Nebraska and Kansas Honey Production

Nebraska and Kansas Honey Production

Nebraska - Honey production in 2023 from Nebraska producers with five or more colonies totaled 1.58 million pounds, up 6% from 2022, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 33,000 honey producing colonies in Nebraska during 2023, down 3% from 2022.Average yield was 48 pounds per colony,…
Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

February was Lamb Lovers month, and the 2024 ad campaign, “Show Us Your Chops,” reached over 125,000 culinary enthusiasts across three targeted demographics. The campaign helped drive more than 10,000 unique visitors to the American Lamb Board consumer website. Once on the site, visitors learned more about American Lamb, had…
Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

What's the best way to thaw beef to maintain its quality? Some new research suggests the method doesn't matter. Thawing does not seem to have an impact on the quality of beef by the time it hits the consumer’s table, according to a study by a Kansas State University graduate…
Problems After Calving

Problems After Calving

Both calves and cows have a number of health risks around the time of calving. Of course, cattlemen and veterinarians recognize the risk to calves during and after a difficult birth; but is it also important to recognize that cows are at risk from several important complications following calving.   Lacerations…
Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers

Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday, eliminating jobs for about 1,200 workers. The company, which reaped big profits as meat prices soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, has since confronted a decline and slowing demand for some products.…