Disasters Doom Texas Oyster Crop

December 16, 2011 Rick Jervis, USA TODAY

In better days, the loading dock in this East Texas harbor city would be a bustle of activity: fishermen unloading sacks filled with fresh oysters, dealers paying by the sack for the bivalves, 18-wheelers hauling them to Florida, Virginia and other destinations.

Pescanova USA & Univ. Of FL Launch Domestic Seafood Heritage Program

December 16, 2011 Pescanova USA

In partnership with the University of Florida, Pescanova USA, one of the largest seafood importers in the U.S., has announced the launch of the Domestic Seafood Heritage Program. This new program is designed to recognize and elevate support for traditional processors and harvests that have remained dedicated to production of food from our coastal marine fisheries.

Idaho Potato Commission Gears Up For Inaugural Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Dec. 17th

December 16, 2011 Idaho Potato Commission

When the Utah State Aggies and the Ohio University Bobcats go head to head in the inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl, there will be no question that the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is sponsoring the "spudtacular" showdown. In the tradition of the Orange Bowl and others that recognize the importance of a state's agricultural foundation, and on the eve of its 75th anniversary year, the IPC is proud to be the title sponsor of a Bowl game in their home state.

Potandon Wraps Up Its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

December 16, 2011 Potandon Produce L.L.C.

Potandon Produce headquartered in Idaho Falls, ID recently completed its 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) campaign in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Potandon was proud to work with the NBCF in its mission to increase awareness of breast cancer through education and providing mammograms for those in need.

SureHarvest & Cultura Technologies Inc. Sign Value-Added Reseller Agreement

December 16, 2011 SureHarvest

SureHarvest and Cultura Technologies finalized an agreement to enable
SureHarvest the rights to market, sell, and implement Cultura Technologies’ ExtendAg labor management and harvest tracking software nationwide. The two entities have integrated SureHarvest’s Farm Management System and ExtendAg applications to better meet the needs of growers, farm managers, and farm labor contractors looking for ways to improve their management practices.