Climate Change Threatening Indigenous Olympia Oysters

January 27, 2014 Wayne Freedman, KGO-TV

Global warming isn't the only consequence of climate change. Carbon in the atmosphere is falling into the oceans, increasing acid levels, and impacting shellfish. Oysters are in the crosshairs of this future crisis.

LDWF Calls For Input On Proposed Changes To Louisiana Wild Seafood Program

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a public hearing regarding proposed rule changes to the Louisiana Wild Seafood Certification Program on Tuesday, February 25 at 10 a.m. in the Louisiana Room at LDWF Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA.

Flavorseal Continues To Develop Full Line Of Netting Products For Meat Processors

January 27, 2014 Flavorseal

Flavorseal continues the expansion of their netting solutions for the meat processing industry with a combination of new product development and a full line of knitted netting manufactured in their own knitting facility. Combined with their elastic and plastic extruded netting, Flavorseal's comprehensive netting line offers a solution for every stage of the manufacturing process, helping ensure the correct net is always available for their customers.

Harper Government Lends Support As Canadian Pork Producers Target New Markets

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced an investment of $15 million to Canada Pork International (CPI) to help strengthen the Canadian pork sector and increase access to both existing and emerging international markets.

Olympic Athlete Announced As 2014 Olympic Beef Ambassador Of Missouri

The Missouri Beef Industry Council is excited to announce that Olympic bound speed skater, Emily Scott, is the 2014 Olympic Beef Ambassador of Missouri.  Emily will be competing in the Sochi Olympic Games starting February 10th for short track speed skating.