Wildlife Officials Hear That An Apalachicola Bay 'Disaster Is Coming'

December 10, 2012 Bruce Ritchie, The Current

Environmentalists and seafood industry representatives on Wednesday told state wildlife officials that the Apalachicola Bay is at risk of dying as an estuary without fresh water and help in two years.

Demand For Crab Strong, But Supply Weak

With the Mississippi River reaching historic lows this year, the supply of Louisiana blue crabs should be on the upswing. But that’s not the case.

Crawfish – The Invisible Crop Clawing Its Way Onto More Menus

Standing on a rickety wooden platform at the edge of more than 80 acres of water, rice and natural grasses, Stephen Minvielle surveys his crop – as best he can.

Tyson Foods Appoints Sara Lilygren As Executive Vice President Of Corporate Affairs

December 10, 2012 Tyson Foods, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc. today announced that Sara Lilygren has been named Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs. She was formerly Senior Vice President of External Relations, a role in which she served for more than three years.

USDA Announces New Prevention-Based Efforts To Improve Safety Of Poultry Products

December 10, 2012 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced new steps to protect consumers by improving the food safety plans required for companies that produce poultry products.