News Archive 2005
2005 Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference Proceedings
Nutrition Conference Proceedings
Manure Science Review Proceedings
Valuable information about the National Animal Identification System in Ohio and links for online premise registration.
National Animal Identification System in Ohio
Factors Affecting and the Economic Costs Associated With Reducing Sow Longevity
Dr. Ken Stalder, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Observations and Trends in Swine Enterprise Productivity
Dr. Tim Loula, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, MN
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Swine Production Through Nutritional Approaches
Dr. Ken Stalder, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Raising Pigs Without Antibiotics Dr. Julie Funk, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Ten Breeding and Farrowing Tips to Enhance Breeding Herd Output Iain Harris, YNOT Pork, OH
Modifying and Updating Swine Finishing Facilities Dr. Mike Brumm, The University of Nebraska
Management Tips to Enhance Nursery and Finisher Performance Alan Evers, Cooper Farms, OH
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2005 -- Today, by a vote of 6-3, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, overturning lower court decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for South Dakota, which ruled the measure unconstitutional.
"I am extremely pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the lower courts' decisions and ruled in favor of the Beef Checkoff Program," said Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. "This is certainly a win for the many producers who recognize the power of pooled resources. As this administration has always contended, USDA regards such programs, when properly administered, as effective tools for market enhancement."
As a result of this decision, the Beef Checkoff Program will continue without interruption. USDA is reviewing this decision to determine its implications for other first amendment challenges to checkoff programs.
Under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board develops budgets and awards contracts to carry out a coordinated program designed to strengthen the position of beef in the marketplace. One such contract resulted in the highly recognizable "Beef It's What's for Dinner" campaign.
The mandatory program is funded by an assessment of $1 per head collected each time cattle are sold. All producers owning and marketing cattle, regardless of the size of their operation or the value of their cattle, must pay the assessment. A comparable assessment is collected on all imported cattle, beef and beef products.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service monitors operation of the board.
Animal Agriculture & Air Quality
The following are links to resource materials for the Animal Feeding Operations Air Quality Compliance Agreements. Animal Feeding Operations Air Quality Compliance Agreement Fact Sheet at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/agreements/ caa/cafo-fcsht-0501.html, Fact Sheet on the EPA Air Quality Compliance Agreement, The Ohio State University Extension - Look for Fact Sheet: AEX-720 at http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/, Animal Feeding Gaseous Emissions from Animal Agriculture can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1935.pdf, Air Quality Resources for Iowa Animal Agriculture can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1936.pdf, and Air Quality and Animal Agriculture can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/EDC162H.pdf.
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