Month: August 2012

Poultry Groups Join In Challenging Trucking Hours Of Service Final Rule

August 1, 2012 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and National Turkey Federation joined a coalition of industry groups in challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service Final Rules for commercial truck drivers. The groups argued that portions of the rule will slow productivity, hurt jobs and have a negative impact on agriculture, manufacturers, retail supply chains and distribution operations.  …

Nova Scotia Announces Government Funding Aimed At Helping Lobster Industry

August 1, 2012 Staff Reporter, Yarmouth County Vanguard

The province has announced funding that it says is aimed at helping Nova Scotia's lobster industry improve its competitiveness in the global marketplace. …

Oysters, Mussels May Soon Be Farmed Off Long Beach Shore

August 1, 2012 Ashleigh Ruhl, Gazette Newspapers

Oysters and mussels might soon be farmed off the coast of Long Beach. A provisional permit from the United States Army Corps was issued to KZO Sea Farms for an open ocean shellfish farm on Tuesday, July 17, said KZO President and CEO Phil Cruver. The project, which will use federal waters about eight or nine miles off the coast, still needs to undergo a Federal Consistency Review before it can start in January 2013.

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Santa's Smokehouse Brand Smoked Seafood Recalled For Possible Contamination

August 1, 2012 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

Interior Alaska Fish Processors, Inc. in Fairbanks has issued a recall of smoked salmon products due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum. …

PA Apple Marketing Board Welcomes New Member Ed Weaver

August 1, 2012 The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program

Ed Weaver of Morgantown in Berks County has been appointed to serve on the board for the PA Apple Marketing Program (PAMP). A long-time PAMP member and farm market owner, Weaver brings a direct marketing perspective to the board mix. …