Butterball Turkey Farmers Recognized By North Carolina Poultry Federation

August 25, 2011 Butterball, LLC

Westbrook Brothers Farm, farmer of Butterball, LLC turkeys, was presented the Environmental Award by the North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF) during the annual industry awards banquet held Thurs., Aug. 11 at the Grandover Resort & Conference Center in Greensboro, N.C.

Smithfield Foods Achieves Best Safety Records In Company's History

August 25, 2011 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has recognized several of its independent operating companies for achieving the best safety records in the company's history during the past year.

U.S. Pork Supply Surges As Rising Prices Curb Demand, USDA Says

Pork stockpiles in the U.S. rose 16 percent at the end of July from a year earlier, the government said, as production increased and higher prices curbed demand.

2011 Alabama State Florists Convention September 9-11

Don’t miss the 2011 Convention…coming up September 9th – 11th at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Decatur, AL. Come and learn, laugh, and make some new florist friends!

The Art Of Growing Peonies In Homer, Alaska

August 25, 2011 Randi Somers, Homer Tribune

The sixth Alaska Peony Growers Conference drew over 75 attendees from around the state and beyond to a three-day conference in Homer over the weekend. The group included buyers and other interested parties from California, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere.