Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Counters Fukushima Misinformation
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute says it's taking steps to counter inflammatory stories on websites that claim Alaska-caught salmon is unsafe. …
Month: January 2014
Running With Purpose: Promoting The Ag Industry With TEAM Beef
Regardless of the motivation, TEAM Beef—a national program whose South Dakota chapter is sponsored by the SD Beef Industry Council—provides an opportunity for anyone with a passion for agriculture to spread the word about the importance of beef in a healthy lifestyle. …
USDA Closes Foster Farms Plant Over Roach Infestation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended poultry processing Wednesday at one of the biggest Foster Farms plants in California over "egregious" unsanitary conditions. …
US 'Select' Beef Price Hits Record As Storms Slow Shipments
Prices for select-grade U.S. wholesale beef hit a record-high on Wednesday for the fourth straight day, as shipments of the meat slowed after a historic winter storm in the United States prompted a surge in live cattle prices, analysts said. …
Ball Ornamentals: Step Out Of Line & Sell
Lining up in regimented rows is great for soldiers, but not for shrubs! You’ll find that many big box stores do just that – group shrubs by variety and line them up – because nobody has told them how to merchandise them. But independent garden centers have more leeway and more desire to do something different. Cultivating good relationships with IGC owners and managers can ultimately move a lot of inventory … and you’ll have a lot of fun doing it! …
