CALF News Aug./Sept 2018

37 CALF News • August | September 2018 • www.calfnews.net • Concrete cattle feeders • Freeze-proof pond tank • Fence line feeder THIS AIN’T NO BULL • Super-Tanker fence line freeze-proof stock tank TRACTOR TRAILER DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN THE CONTINTENTAL U.S. THE CONCRETE WORKS LLC • 877-464-7575 WWW.THECONCRETEWORKS.COM BEST PRICE QUALITY SERVICE SERVING THE MIDWEST FOR OVER 20 YEARS! TRUSTING IN TRADE was the theme for the 22 nd Biannual World Meat Con- gress held in Dallas, Texas, May 30-June 1. The event drew more than 750 attendees representing 48 nations. The agenda consisted of a broad spectrum of keynote speakers and panel discussions on the outlook of global trade. Trusting in Trade WORLD MEAT CONGRESS By Mary Jo Rideout Contributing Editor Etchevehere, minister of Agro-Industry, Argentina. Our U.S. Secretary of Agri- culture Sonny Perdue identified that the United States has “a noble cause” to feed the world, sharing four ideas – increase production, help developing nations, develop science policies through science- based high technology, and promote free, open trade. The afternoon’s panels of dis- tinguished trade policy experts exchanged views on the outlook for the global trading system and factors most likely to affect the global red meat industry over the next three years. Those included the evolution of the dominant Chinese market and the exporting countries that could satisfy the growing global demand in feeding 9.7 billion people by 2050. Attendees could submit questions through a mobile app. The day wrapped up with the IMS prize presentation to young talent in meat science and technology. The recipient was Ohio State University student Michelle LeMaster, based on her research with potassium carbonate as a phosphate alternative. There were also memorial tributes to Arturo Llavallo, past IMS president and Chris Oberst, founding father. Friday morning opened with the Thursday announcement from the White House on tariffs being imposed for imports of Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum. This raised con- cerns from some attendees in regard to continued NAFTA negotiations. The agenda started with an inspir- ing presentation by Jeff Fromm, author of the book Marketing to Gen Z , which explains the rules of reaching this vast Continued on page 44  Philip Seng U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Past President Philip Seng served as the master of ceremonies. According to Seng,“Agriculture is the fabric of every society.” Translation was provided in six languages. The Congress kicked off with a wel- come reception sponsored by numerous companies showcasing a tasting of vari- ous meats prepared in delicious recipes. The Thursday plenary sessions included opening comments by the president of International Meat Secretariat (IMS), Guillaume Roué. Canada Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay shared his message about “Feeding the World Through Trade and Innovation.” “The Global Politics of Food” was the topic presented by Luis Miguel