Higher Meat Prices In Store For Canadian Consumers

September 3, 2014 Don Pittis, CBC News

According to Scotiabank's senior commodities expert and vice-president of economics, Patricia Mohr, livestock prices have stayed too high for too long — butchers and grocery store owners can no longer continue to hold retail prices down. And that means consumers will soon be feeling the pinch.

Missouri State Sells Locally-Produced Beef

September 3, 2014 Nick Thompson, Ozarks First

Missouri State University is encouraging people in the Ozarks to try beef produced locally at the Darr School of Agriculture. The Darr School of Agriculture's locally produced beef is available at Horrman's meat market and Hyvee.

Beef Stirs Up Interest With Wellness Program Participants

September 3, 2014 The Beef Checkoff Program

Thanks to a national checkoff partnership with the Pennsylvania Beef Council, beef was on the table Tuesday, Aug. 26, for more than 20 wellness program participants in Ambler, Pa.

Sun Valley Group: Go Team, Autumn Colors & Varieties

September 3, 2014 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

For flower farmers, Labor Day weekend is a natural jumping off point for fall. All the splashy color of summer blooms will start being replaced by the orange, yellow and reds of autumn.

National Garden Bureau To Build Therapeutic Garden For Young Adults With Autism

September 3, 2014 National Garden Bureau

Just weeks ago, the National Garden Bureau launched the first-of-its-kind “Growing for Futures” (#growingforfutures) philanthropic program to build therapeutic gardens. Since then, generous online and offline cash donations have reached over $7,200, with just another $2,800 needed to reach the first goal of $10,000. This ongoing, annual, fundraising initiative is designed to further the mission of National Garden Bureau, which is to raise awareness of gardening, the good it can bring into one’s life while increasing the overall use of flowers and plants.