Breeding A Better Oyster

June 22, 2011 Ashley Ahearn, KUOW

Shellfish farming contributes more than 100 million dollars to the Northwest economy every year. Oysters make up more than half of the shellfish grown here, and scientists are trying to figure out how to boost that production even more. Ashley Ahearn reports on one new breeding program that’s growing the beefsteak tomato…of oysters.

Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources Says Red Snapper Stock Is Safe

June 22, 2011 Al Jones, The Sun Herald

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said Monday that the red snapper stock shows no signs of being affected by any disease attributed to the 2010 BP oil spill.

MarcAngelo Foods Partners With Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

June 22, 2011 MarcAngelo Foods

MarcAngelo Foods is showing our support for Canadians and their families affected by breast cancer by partnering with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through the sale of specially marked packages of MarcAngelo products.

Nathan's Famous Ramps Up For Hot Dog Season

June 22, 2011 Specialty Foods Group

Raise the flag and light the grill – it's hot dog season across America! Adding to the hot dog excitement this season is the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Sweepstakes on Facebook, which gives consumers a chance to win a trip for four to the 2012 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year in Coney Island, NY.

Cattle Charges To Seven-Week High

June 22, 2011 Bob Burgdorfer, Reuters

U.S. cattle futures bounded to a seven-week high early on Monday after a government report on Friday showed a smaller-than-expected feedlot cattle supply.