Turtle-Safe Scallops Coming To The Plate

A new turtle deflector dredge, or TDD, totally reworks the layout of the traditional New Bedford scallop dredge to eliminate accidental capture of sea turtles – promising to finally resolve a years-long debate over how to best protect those threatened and endangered species.

Handy International Is Pleased To Announce The Upcoming Fresh Soft Crab Season

April 18, 2012 Handy International

Handy International announces fresh soft crabs, a seafood delicacy, will soon be at a favorite restaurant or market. Soft crab season typically arrives in mid-May and continues until late September; perfect for a Mother’s Day recipe or summertime grilling. Taste a soft crab and become a calendar-watcher for life.

U.S. May Ease Swordfish Restrictions

The National Marine Fisheries Service declared the swordfish stock fully rebuilt in 2010 and is now considering allowing more people to catch and sell them. The plan would carry particular significance for South Florida, site of a busy recreational and commercial fishery. And in an era of general gloom about the health of the oceans, it represents a milestone in the species' recent history.

The Growers Exchange Reveals Top Herbs For Spring

April 18, 2012 The Growers Exchange

The National Garden Bureau has designated 2012 as The Year of the Herb, and gardeners are planting both traditional and exciting new varieties, according to The Growers Exchange, a leading online purveyor of herbs.

Designing With Drift Roses: Compact Beauties Make A Big Impact

April 18, 2012 Conard-Pyle Co.

If designing a garden seems like a daunting task, look to Drift® Roses for instant impact. Gardeners who need roses to be compact and easy to grow should look to Drift® Roses when designing their gardens.