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In-Person Companies (October 10)

As a student, alum, or industry recruiter - plan to join us for the Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Day! We are pleased to announce we will be hosting an in-person event slated for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (9am - 2pm) at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center. Registration information will be emailed in late July. If you are an employer and would like to receive information on this event, please contact Mike Gaul at 515-294-4725 or via email at mikegaul@iastate.edu

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Please note we will not be hosting a Spring 2024 Career Fair.

  • ABS Global breeds and distributes the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock to increase the profitability of our customers.

  • From our roots as North American veterinarians and producers, we are a leading team of scientists dedicated to customer success. We are passionate about transforming the pork industry, enabling our partners to succeed, and empowering our people to drive progress toward efficiency and sustainability.

  • Adams Land and Cattle Company produces quality beef that exceeds consumer standards. Recognized as one of the premier cattle feeding operations in the world, Adams Land & Cattle Co. is a distinguished and innovative leader in agribusiness. Through our management practices, computer systems and automation in equipment design, we are on the forefront of introducing technological advances to the beef industry.


    Adams Land and Cattle Company has an emphasis on research and development, and are also one of the largest cattle research and development facilities in the world. We're on the leading edge of cattle and crop production emphasizing a culture of continually improving our processes.
     

  • The AgCareers.com mission is to provide global talent solutions in agriculture and food. We strive to “Feed the World with Talent” in the industries we serve. Our passion is agriculture, demonstrated by our investment in time and resources engaging with candidates and employers in the industry. AgCareers.com works to build the pipeline of talent to the industry by expanding knowledge about the breadth of career opportunities in agriculture.

  • ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/

    Company Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXksxCuX2Ak


  • Our mission is to improve the health and performance of people, animals and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation.

    We pursue this mission guided by what we call the ACE principle, our promise that in doing business we have a positive impact on the Animal, the Consumer and the Environment.

  • Alta Genetics is a world leader in the production and sales of Beef and Dairy Genetics. Our mission is to Create Value, Build Trust, Deliver Results.

    We know that progressive dairy producers prefer to do business with suppliers who deliver more than just a good product. They want to work with people who make a difference to their farm's results and bottom-line profitability. So, we carefully hand-pick the right people for the Alta team. Alta People are passionate about creating value for the farms they work with, trustworthy in all they do, and driven to deliver real, measurable results to their clients.

    We are dedicated in developing partnerships with leading progressive dairy producers worldwide. Together, we passionately pursue our mission to create value, build trust and deliver results for progressive farmers around the world.

  • Crop, Beef, Forestry and Renewable Energy Production. In business since 1855.
    One of Iowa largest contiguous farms, the Amana Farms is made up of 26,000 acres with award-winning crop fields, a 2,400 cow/calf herd, a 4,000 head cattle feedlot, an anaerobic digester, and Iowa's largest privately held forest. An innovator in the farming industry, Amana farms is committed to the continuing improvement of the equipment and the advancement of their employees. The Amana people have a long heritage of raising cattle, sheep, hogs, and a variety of crops. Today, the Amana Farms carries on that tradition by producing various products including food-grade white corn and non-GMO soybeans. Amana Farms is proud to be a part of Iowa's agricultural history and excited to be a part of its future.


  • AMVC Management Services is a progressive livestock production company committed to improving livestock production and animal wellbeing. We currently have a swine management presence in eleven states and manage 163,000 sows across 45 farms, making us the 8th largest pork producer in the U.S.

    AMVC Management Services provides swine producers with management, veterinary, nutritional, marketing, administrative, human resources, and construction expertise. These departments work together to provide customers with a unique, comprehensive, and efficient solution to meet all their production needs.

  • The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year.


  • BALANCE4WARD is a cattle feeding management company passionate about building a better beef supply chain. We do this by creating opportunities for midmarket cattlemen who want to get more out of their business. BALANCE4WARD focuses on 3 core values: Go. Fail. Think. We like to hire interns that are a full-time employee fit for our company.

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    BarnTools is an innovative technology company bringing practical solutions to livestock producers. Our products focus on biosecurity and alarm systems.

  • Boehringer Ingelheim is a family-owned company that is in the business of providing our customers with pharmaceutical and animal health products that significantly enhance their health and improve their quality of life. Our most important resource is our committed, creative and determined employees whose energy is focused on discovery, development and delivery of our innovative products to those who need them. The employees of Boehringer Ingelheim are our most important competitive advantage. Our global presence and thinking provides the opportunity for employees to work internationally and on teams, offering them visibility and the ability to influence the direction and outcome of critical projects. 

  • Carthage Veterinary Services, Carthage System, Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions.
    Internship opportunities for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in pursuing careers in swine. Production, Research or Veterinary arenas. Our interns participate in commercial sow production in large, modern swine facilities.
    Work hands-on with our staff, managers and veterinarians in commercial facilities, focusing on the overall processes of production, management, research and discovery, clinical trials or health management processes. Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, enhance knowledge in the swine industry, practice standard herd management processes and put skills learned in the classroom into use on a day-to-day basis.

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    Central Farm Service is an ag cooperative serving over 4,000 producer members in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. For over 80 years we have provided grain, agronomy, feed and energy products and services

  • Christensen Farms, a progressive, family-owned swine business located in the Midwest, is one of the top producers in the United States, with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota. A leader in food production for more than 25 years, Christensen Farms is an organization that offers an ever-evolving, highly collaborative and challenging work environment.

  • Chubb Agribusiness represents rural America and is focused on providing property and casualty insurance for farm and ranch operations. 

  • CFE is a progressive, farmer-owned cooperative that services local farms and rural business owners in the areas of agronomy, feed, grain and lumber. CFE has locations in communities throughout northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota with administrative offices in Rock Valley and Ocheyedan, IA.


  • In Wayland, Iowa you will find the heart of Eichelberger Farms, Inc (EFI). We are a swine production company that has grown from 120 sows in Iowa to nearly 60,000 sows spread across Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. The company was founded by Dave and Nancy Eichelberger and continues to be family owned.
    Our company is unique due to the family-oriented workplace, the commitment to improve the communities in which we live and work, and the empowerment we give employees to accept responsibility and help achieve our goals.
    We are excited to offer several summer internships. These include: Swine Production, Feed Mill, Business/Accounting, and Human Resources. Information regarding these internships can be found on our website listed below.
    Contact us to learn more about our internship program or full-time career opportunities.

  • Elanco advances the vision of enriching lives through food and companionship by developing innovative solutions that protect & enhance animal health.

  • Farm Service Cooperative (FSC) is a member-owned cooperative founded in 1930 as an energy cooperative. In the 1950's FSC expanded into bulk fertilizer and feed and grain operations. The next 50 years saw considerable growth through increased membership and numerous acquisitions. Today FSC operates 10 locations throughout 11 counties in west central Iowa.
    Agronomy, Feed/Grain, Energy, and Computers are the main product divisions within FSC. The strength of these divisions is the commitment to being industry leaders and providing value-added service for our trade area. By remaining farmer-focused and member-driven, Farm Service Cooperative continues to be a leading agricultural service provider for today's producer.

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    Full service Cooperative based in NW Iowa with Agronomy, Feed, and Grain Services along with the How-To Building Center.

  • Five Star Co-op is a full service cooperative with 180 employees that work out of 19 location. We serve over 2,200 customers in our northern Iowa trade area. We were established in 1916 and are proud to serve our member growers needs in a profitable and efficient way.

  • GENEX is dedicated to providing our member-owners and customers – dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe – with advanced genetic and reproductive solutions.

    Our team takes pride in delivering value to you in every interaction, whether through supplying world-class cattle genetics, expert artificial insemination service, professional herd consulting, quality herd care products or state-of-the-art bull search apps.

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    Greater Omaha is a beef processor located in Omaha, NE. and since 1920 has been committed to providing the highest quality beef possible.

  • The HANOR Family of Companies. is one of the nation's premier pork producers and also has one of the nation's best contract finishing teams. With operations in 7 states and over 500 employees, HANOR has grown to be a world-class leader in pork production by creating and sustaining superior performance. HANOR's roots in commercial pork production in the United States date back to 1978.

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    Farmer owned agricultural cooperative with primary activities in grain marketing and agricultural sales and services.

  • Heska manufactures animal vaccines and provides advanced diagnostics for veterinarians.

  • A working farm and dairy in the suburbs of Chicago that focuses on agri education. We host one of the largest 4-H clubs in the state of Illinois. The club houses dozens of show stock here at the farm each summer.

  • Lead by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's mission is to provide leadership for all aspects of agriculture in Iowa, ensure consumer protection and promote the responsible use of our natural resources.

  • The DNR's mission:
    To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for future generations.

  • The Iowa Pork Industry Center was established in 1994 as a coordinated effort of the colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. The center focuses efforts across departments and partners with other agencies and commercial entities to better serve the educational and informational needs of the industry. IPIC also focuses its efforts in programs that are integral and complementary to work by ISU Extension and Outreach.

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    The Iowa Pork Producers Association provides leadership in areas related to the industry in order to enhance the producers' opportunities, profit, success and stewardship.

  • Located in Tama, Iowa, Iowa Premium procures and processes only corn-fed Black Angus cattle from farm families in Iowa and our neighboring Midwest states. Specializing in USDA Choice and USDA Prime grade beef, we offer a full line of boxed beef products and by-products for domestic and international customers.

  • Iowa Select Farms is an Iowa-based pork production company with headquarters in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Founded in 1992, we are known for our dedication to producing high quality pork, which has allowed us to grow into the largest Iowa-based pork producer. Presently the company has approximately 242,000 sows in farrow to finish production.

  • About the College As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service. Fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of health and well-being of animals and human beings.

  • Through campus and regional specialists and staff in 100 county extension offices, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach builds a strong Iowa by connecting Iowans to the resources of Iowa State. Region 3 (Hancock, Kossuth, Wright and Winnebago) counties have both intern and full-time opportunities available.

  • Kemin Industries, Inc. is a profitable and progressive, privately-held international global life science company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa (USA) with a vision to improve the quality of life by touching half the people of the world every day with our products and services.

  • Kent Corporation is a diversified family owned corporation with operating subsidiaries involved in corn wet milling, the production of animal feeds and the manufacture of food products. Kent Corporation is owned by the Kent Family and led by Gage A. Kent as Chairman of the Board and CEO. Operating subsidiaries of Kent Corporation include Grain Processing Corporation, Kent Nutrition Group, Kent Pet Group, all headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, and Kent Precision Foods Group, St. Louis, Missouri.

  • Lynch Family Companies, Inc., headquartered in Waucoma, Iowa, is a diverse company with multiple facets that allows the company to meet the needs of their customers.

    As a family-owned agricultural business, Gary and his family offer over 95 years of experience in the pork & beef industry. With years of experience in marketing and relationships with producers and packing plants, Lynch Family Companies is a leader in the pork industry. As the face of agriculture is continuously evolving, Lynch Livestock looks to provide exceptional customer service, the latest technology and highly resourceful market information to its customers.

    Today the Lynch Companies include; Lynch BBQ, Premium Iowa Pork, GJL Farms, PCI Advisory Services, American Farmers Insurance, Spillville Mill, Waucoma Tire Company, Wagoner Brothers Repair, Livestock Express and numerous Pork Marketing Locations throughout the

  • Our customers have always known that they can depend on Merck Animal Health for more than just medicines. They count on Merck Animal Health for information, technologies and veterinary services that truly advance animal healthcare. It is our heritage and our mission.

    Our core values are driven by a desire to be visionary in our thinking, and ever ready to respond to our dynamic industry.

    By collaborating closely with each other and our customers, we build strong partnerships in an effort to improve the health of animals around the world. We approach our work every day with a deep sense of responsibility ? to our customers, consumers, animals, society and the planet.

  • MFA Incorporated is a Midwest-based regional farm supply and marketing cooperative serving more than 45,000 farmer/owners in Missouri and adjacent states. Our 106 company-owned MFA Agri Services Centers combined with 27 locally owned MFA affiliates with 24 branch locations contrast nicely with our approximately 400 independent dealers.

  • The Midwest Poultry Consortium's (MPC) Center of Excellence (COE) Program offers a strong research-based poultry science education in a welcoming, friendly environment. The 2022 Summer courses are taught at Iowa State University. Students can earn up to 18 poultry focused credits by taking two summer session. MPC provides scholarships to cover the costs of tuition, housing and coordinates paid summer internships with a poultry focus.

  • At Miller Poultry, we've been raising local chicken with the help of farmers in Michigan and Indiana since 1974. Our barns are certified by the Global Animal Partnership to ensure strict animal welfare standards are in place, and we do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint and ensure our chickens are fed a corn and soy-based diet with no antibiotics, hormones, steroids or artificial ingredients.

  • NFP is a fully integrated pork production company headquartered in Jackson, MN with operations in MN, IA, SD, IN, IL, WY, and WI. NFP is the 14th largest producer in the United States and owns over 54,000 sows in 12 locations. NFP finishes pigs in MN, IA, SD, and IN. NFP has over 150 grow-finish sites encompassing approximately 500,000 spaces. NFP also owns/operates 3 feed mills located in MN, IA, and IN. NFP employs over 400 people.

  • The Master of International Agriculture Degree Program (MIAP) is a multidisciplinary degree program, preparing students for a successful career in global agriculture. Blending theory, practical knowledge, and hands-on experience, the program prepares students to make a significant contribution to the field of international agriculture. MIAP is designed to allow students the opportunity to choose a focus area that fits their personal, professional, and academic goals.

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    PEAK, a subsidiary of URUS, is the world's premier cattle genetics supplier. PEAK leads the industry in developing the most profitable genetics and produces the largest amount of bovine semen in the world. We create the genetics, house the bulls and process the semen for Alta, GENEX, and other customers.
     

  • Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of animal health pharmaceuticals, animal nutrition products and industrial and fine chemicals. We are a privately held company with a proud history of over 50 years of serving the needs of our customers in the Ethanol and Production Animal Industries.

  • Pinicon Farm is a family owned farm located in McIntire, IA. Pinicon's main operation is raising corn and beans, in addition to manure application and a hog division.

  • PIPESTONE is a global leader in the swine production industry serving family farmers primarily in the Midwest. We serve the family farm by offering veterinary expertise, transportation, animal health supplies, nutrition, financial information, and Pipestone Management sow farm production and employment management. 

  • Precigen Exemplar is committed to enabling an improved understanding of life threatening diseases and facilitating the discovery of life changing therapies in an effort to reduce human suffering. We intend to accomplish this mission through the creation and delivery of animal models that represent human disease to provide the support necessary to study said animals.

  • Reicks View Farms is a 5th Generation Family Farm in Northeast Iowa that prides itself on being a family farm raising corn and high quality pork. Reicks View Farms was founded by Dale and Laura Reicks in 1977 near the small town of Jerico, Iowa. At Reicks View Farms, it is all about being a family. That has always been the goal. As we have gained employees and production partners we believe that being a family and working together is what helps us strive to get better every day and stand apart from the rest.

  • Rembrandt Foods is one of the largest egg producers in the world, supplying high-quality egg ingredients to food manufacturers and foodservice companies.

  • ReproScan is a veterinary ultrasound company specializing in cattle ultrasound equipment. Our goal is to help you improve cattle reproduction with our portable, durable, functional, and affordable ReproScan equipment.

  • Riverview, LLP is a diversified agribusiness with farms in five states: Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and South Dakota.

    Riverview is dedicated to providing a culture of opportunity for passionate people and innovative ideas. Riverview’s large-scale, modern dairy farms, calf ranches, beef feedlots and cow/calf operations utilize state-of-the-art technology to produce high-quality products, ensure animal health and comfort, and enhance the productivity of the land.

  • Rose Acre Farms is an egg farm that offers fresh shell eggs, specialty eggs, and quality egg products such as liquid eggs, dried eggs, and egg protein powder.

  • The mission of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is to provide the best learning environment to prepare students to become members and leaders of the worldwide public and professional healthcare team, advancing human and animal health (One Health) through research and knowledge exchange.

    Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's vision is to lead veterinary training worldwide by creating an exemplary veterinary program, uniquely designed to graduate today?s practice-ready veterinarians and tomorrow?s leaders and discoverers.

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    Sandy Pine is a multi-generational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. Founded in 1984 by Greg Wilke & Vicki Wilke, Sandy Pine is the largest PIC Multiplier (a producer of breeding stock derived from PIC genetics) in the US.

    Sandy Pine specializes in producing the highest quality pigs for our customers around the country & transports them all over the world. We are made up of multiple farm locations, all strategically located to provide our pigs with the safest & healthiest environment.

  • Scoular is an employee-owned $6B agribusiness leading the way since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in international trade and transportation. 

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    Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC is an equal ownership joint venture between Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, LLC. Triumph Foods is owned exclusively by pork producers and Seaboard Foods is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation (NYSE MKT: ?SEB?).

    By aligning farm operations with pork processing, Seaboard Triumph Foods can ensure consistently wholesome, premium pork products for its worldwide customer base. 

  • SK Horses, Cowpoke Corner Corral, and the National Park Gateway Stables are Estes Park, CO premier horseback trail riding stables! We provide guided rides into the Rocky Mountain National Park from 1-hour to all day.

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    Standard Nutrition Services is a renowned and trusted leader in the swine and poultry industries, providing each client with a complete solution through science-based, innovative and customized services. We provide hands-on expertise and advice in the areas of nutrition consulting, production management, and business services.


  • Sullivan Supply is a stock show family owned and operated company founded in 1989 by John and Dede Sullivan. The company that has evolved into the innovative leader in livestock show supplies started in a 20×20 garage on the most meager of budgets. Twenty-eight years later the same values of hard work and family ties still remain. Sullivan Supply holds its central headquarters in Dunlap, Iowa with offices Texas, Ohio and California. Along with our retail operations, we work with a vast network of dealers to help bring our innovative products to as many customers as possible. As the popularity of Sullivan Supply products grew so did the need for expansion, in March 2018 the doors opened on a larger facility in Dunlap. The expansion allowed us to expand our manufacturing capabilities and increase the scope of our research and development efforts. Supply wants to help you build your legacy.

  • Terraplex Ag is quickly becoming one of the largest agricultural drone companies west of the Mississippi. We pride ourselves in being a farmer's trusted partner when implementing new technologies into their farming operations.
    From cutting-edge drones to custom spray solutions, Terraplex has everything a farmer needs to apply crop inputs with unmatched precision.
    Advanced Technology. Expert Advice. Next Level Productivity


  • Trans Ova Genetics began business in 1980 under the vision of Dr. David Faber, as a premier ?on-farm? embryo transfer (ET) service organization which was an extension of a large-animal veterinary practice. Thirty years later, the original embryo transfer team members: Dr. Faber, Dr. Daryl Funk and Diane Broek, are all still actively involved in the business.

    Built on the reputation, commitment and expertise of its founders, Trans Ova Genetics continues to focus on core competencies of outstanding animal husbandry, technological advancements and a commitment to improved agricultural applications of these principles.

    Maintaining its commitment as a leader of applied reproductive technologies, Trans Ova Genetics continues to grow with the addition of housing and day center facilities across the United States. These satellite centers offer state-of-the-art, low-stress donor housing.

  • TriOak Foods began operations in January 1951, at Oakville, Iowa as Oakville Feed & Produce.  The company sold feed supplements to local farms and purchased their eggs and milk for resale to grocery merchants.  Founded on strong personal values and the belief that our company and our employees cannot prosper without the success of the other, the company is now a second generation family corporation that has transformed into the 20th largest pork producer in the U.S. 

  • Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries.

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    We recruit students interested in a variety of healthcare fields, to include medical, dental, and veterinary schools, dietetics, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work. Scholarships, stipends, and student loan repayment incentives available for multiple postgraduate programs and healthcare jobs.

  • United Animal Health is a privately-owned animal nutrition and health company. We specialize in selling premium livestock nutrition products worldwide by levering animal research and the latest in technology. Our culture is unique in that we offer a very empowering, family-friendly and collegial work environment. Want a career with an agile, forward-thinking company? United Animal Health is it!


  • Established in 1847, the University of Iowa has gained international recognition for its wealth of achievements in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Today, the university is known for its world renowned research programs and home to one of the nation's most advanced and comprehensive teaching hospitals. Approximately 15,000 staff members have made the University of Iowa their employer of choice.

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    Upper Iowa Beef is a family owned beef packing plant located in northeast Iowa. Currently we harvest and process 400 per day. We have several employment opportunities in all aspects of the plant, including but not limited to, Quality Assurance, Grading, Data Analytics, and Customer Service.

  • The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. AMS also provides the agriculture industry with valuable services to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food for consumers across the country.

    Nearly 4,000 AMS professionals work every day to support the country's diverse agricultural operations. AMS services and its millions of dollars in annual grant investments also create opportunities by supporting economic development in small towns and rural communities that stand as the backbone of American values.

  • US Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services
    For nearly 50 years, APHIS has been protecting the health and value of America's agricultural and natural resources. It's a vital mission: Healthy and profitable American agriculture provides food and clothing for countless people worldwide and is a key pillar of our economy.

  • The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture. Production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm finances, chemical use, and changes in the demographics of U.S. producers are only a few examples.

  • Vytelle is transforming the livestock industry with the most advanced, cutting-edge reproductive technology in the field. Vytelle provides a symbiotic solution (connecting better product, better service and better process) by partnering with highly trained veterinarians and reproductive specialists to provide beef and dairy producers with a solution that will advance herd genetics faster.