Why The Cod On Cape Cod Now Comes From Iceland
The fish once sustained New England's fishing industry, but in recent years, regulators have imposed severe catch limits on cod, and the fish remain scarce. …
Month: January 2014
Oyster Beds Spread As Demand In Tasting Bars Grows
“Everyone’s growing oysters,” Chris Quartuccio said over his shoulder as he paddled a kayak across Long Island’s Great South Bay, where he’s raising some 300,000 Blue Island oysters on the shallow seafloor 50 miles east of Manhattan. He might be right. …
Cattle Rise To Record As US Beef Output Poised To Drop
Cattle futures climbed to a record as U.S. beef production is forecast to drop to an 11-year low in 2014 while the improving economy signals increasing meat demand. …
Secretary Vilsack Announces Cattlemens Beef Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced 41 appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve 3-year terms. …
Building Consumer Confidence In Cooking Beef
Two new checkoff infographics posted to Skillet Cooking on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com teaches consumers about preparing beef using the skillet-to-oven and indirect grilling cooking methods. This is a response to research that indicates consumer cooking skills are minimal and need engaging and compelling content to increase their confidence in cooking with beef. …
