FDA Investigating Linda Bean's Lobster Processor
One of Maine's major lobster processors says it has addressed a battery of violations brought forth by the Food and Drug Administration. …
Month: August 2014
Temple Grandin: Humane Treatment Of Cattle Yields Better Beef, & Better Sales
As U.S. beef consumption continues to decline year after year, cattle producers are finding that treating their cows well still can bring in record money. …
High Prices Aren't Scaring Consumers Away From The Meat Counter
Iowa State University livestock economist says climbing prices don't always scare away customers. "We've really seen higher and higher prices being pushed on to consumers," says Schulz. "But overall, we've seen very robust demand for beef." …
Springer Mountain Farms & Dailey & Vincent Announce Sweepstakes
Springer Mountain Farms, a Georgia-based poultry producer known for its flavorful chicken raised without antibiotics, and multi-Grammy nominated Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent (D&V) present their first Water Fest Bluegrass Sweepstakes. One lucky winner and a guest will have the chance to win a Valentine's cruise in the Western Caribbean, Feb. 14 until Feb. 19, 2015. …
Hardest/Easiest Flower To Grow In New Orleans? Flower Farmers Weigh In
Chris Granger, a photographer with NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune, spent a good part of the past two weeks knee deep in flower farms around New Orleans. In a series of videos, he asked four dedicated flower farmers some silly but surprisingly insightful questions: What's your favorite flower and why? What is a surprisingly easy flower to grow in New Orleans? What is the hardest flower to grow here? What one plant would you take with you to a desert island? And if you could engineer any flower, what would it be and what would it look like? Their answers may make you want to plant a few new things in your garden. …
