November 13, 2007 at 2:49 pm
· Filed under Agricultural Biotechnology, Consumer Attitudes About Biotechnology, rbST Public Discussion
Terry D. Etherton
INTRODUCTION
Scientists have made impressive strides in developing new biotechnologies for agriculture since the onset of the modern era of biotechnology in 1973 (reviewed in Metabolic Modifiers, 1994; Etherton et al., 2003, American Dietetic Association, 2006). Biotechnologies that enhance productivity and productive efficiency (feed consumed/unit of output) have been developed and approved for commercial use. Development and adoption of novel biotechnologies will be crucial in meeting the challenge of producing enough food for a growing world population while minimizing and reducing impacts on the environment (reviewed in Metabolic Modifiers, 1994). Read the rest of this entry »
November 8, 2007 at 10:05 am
· Filed under Agricultural Biotechnology, Consumer Attitudes About Biotechnology, PodCasts, rbST Facts and Information, rbST Public Discussion, The Food System
The following podcast is a roundtable discussion about rBST with Dr. Terry Etherton and dairy producers Dan Brandt and Tom Krall.
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November 1, 2007 at 3:35 pm
· Filed under PodCasts, rbST Public Discussion
The following podcast is a roundtable discussion about rBST with Dr. Terry Etherton and dairy producers Dan Brandt and Tom Krall.
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October 25, 2007 at 3:57 pm
· Filed under rbST Public Discussion, Science & Education
Terry Etherton
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) has issued important new guidance for labeling of milk, milk products and manufactured dairy products in the Commonwealth. The press release and the guidance are presented below. Read the rest of this entry »
October 21, 2007 at 3:11 pm
· Filed under Agricultural Biotechnology, rbST Public Discussion, Science & Education
Mark Armfelt, DVM, DAVBP
By choosing technologies that increase productivity, the American Farmer has consistently provided an ever increasing number of American consumers with an abundant, economical, safe food supply. They have also been able to produce that food in a sustainable manner. Read the rest of this entry »
September 16, 2007 at 8:26 pm
· Filed under rbST Public Discussion
Terry D. Etherton
The good versus bad milk marketing campaign has one key goal: to differentiate conventional milk from rbST-free milk. And, to do this as a strategy to sell the latter for a whole lot more at retail. Read the rest of this entry »
September 2, 2007 at 7:46 pm
· Filed under rbST Public Discussion
David and Dawn Windle
Wisconsin Dairy Producers
Published in Hoard’s Dairyman (August 25, 2007)
This is in response to all of those who have written in about bST. My husband and I just chuckle when we read what people have to say. Read the rest of this entry »
July 29, 2007 at 9:35 am
· Filed under Consumer Attitudes About Biotechnology, rbST Public Discussion
Terry Etherton
The latest American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Marketbasket Survey was released in July, 2007. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the second quarter of 2007 was $42.95, up about 4 percent or $1.61 from the first quarter of 2007. A total of 82 volunteer shoppers in 32 states participated in the latest survey, conducted during May. Of the 16 items surveyed, 14 increased, one decreased and one stayed the same in average price compared to the 2007 first-quarter survey. Compared to one year ago, the overall cost for the marketbasket items showed an increase of about 8 percent. Regular whole milk showed the largest quarter-to-quarter price increase, up 34 cents to $3.46 per gallon. Read the rest of this entry »
June 21, 2007 at 10:30 am
· Filed under Consumer Attitudes About Biotechnology, rbST Public Discussion
Daniel Brandt
Lebanon County Dairy Farmer
I got a bombshell dropped on me this past week when my milk inspector stopped by and said they had a meeting at our dairy (Swiss Premium Dairy, formerly Wengerts Dairy in Lebanon, PA), and have made a final decision to go 100% rBST free. As you may know, our dairy is owned by Dean Foods. They have targeted October 1st as the latest cutoff date to have no producers using rBST. Upon further questioning I was informed that 3 of their largest retailers are requesting rBST-free milk and threatening to pull their product if they don’t comply. At the same time our processor has developed a fine reputation in this area for the great product they supply from local well-kept and run dairy farms. They also said they will not compensate farmers in any way for giving up their right to use this safe, approved product. They admitted the public hasn’t given much pressure yet but this is business and you have to stay ahead of the ball. Read the rest of this entry »
May 14, 2007 at 9:05 am
· Filed under PodCasts, rbST Facts and Information, rbST Public Discussion
Dr. Terry Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Animal Nutrition and Head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State; Dr. Dale E. Bauman, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of Animal Science and Nutrition, Cornell University; and Dr. Robert Collier, Professor, University of Arizona discuss the ramifications of the public debate surrounding rbST-free milk.
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