Modesto Company Gets Jump On Coming State Cage Rules
J.S. West & Cos. has launched a new brand of eggs laid in hen cages designed to meet space standards approved by state voters. …
Month: November 2010
FDA, CDC, & Costco Warn Consumers: Avoid Bravo Farms Dutch Gouda Cheese
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention join Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco), in warning consumers not to consume Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese (Costco item 40654), as this cheese may be associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The cheese was available for sale, and free samples were offered for in-store tasting at Costco in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. …
Seattle Falls In Love With American Lamb
At the second annual American Lamb Jam on Sunday, October 24, at the Bell Harbor Conference Center, the American Lamb Board partnered with local lamb producers to bring lambtastic fall flavors to the table. Twenty one Seattle chefs celebrated their love of lamb as they competed for top honors and created succulent selections paired with local Washington wines. …
WWF & Beef Industry Leaders Advance Sustainable Beef Production Through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and global leaders from the beef industry today announced their commitment to improve the sustainability of the beef system through multi-stakeholder engagement at the national, regional, and local scale. More than 300 stakeholders gathered in Denver, Col., this week for a three-day conference that achieved increased clarity and deepened alignment around the key issues that influence the sustainability of the beef production system, both positive and negative. …
Governor Markell Announces New Jobs At Mountaire Farms
In an election season dominated by the topic of job creation, Governor Jack Markell and state officials marked Return Day with an announcement of new jobs and a commitment to the agricultural industry in Sussex County. Mountaire Farms will invest approximately $34.5 million to expand its poultry complex in Millsboro and add 31 new jobs by December 2011. The job additions means Mountaire will now employ more than 3,600 people in Sussex County. …