New Global Energy Expands Production Of Sustainable Tilapia In California's Coachella Valley

December 11, 2014 New Global Energy, Inc.

New Global Energy, Inc., a public company focused on Aqua-Farming, Agriculture, and Renewable Energy, announced that it is expanding its commitment to the production of sustainable tilapia to help meet the world’s demand for healthy seafood.

Trade Group Sounds Alarm Over Declining Levels Of Omega-3s In Farmed Salmon

December 11, 2014 Clare Leschin-Hoar, TIME

A piece of farmed salmon today may contain as little as half the amount of omega-3s than it did a decade ago. This is according to the International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO), a trade group that represents stakeholders in the marine ingredient industry.

NAMA Executive Director Philip H. Kimball Steps Down

The North American Meat Association (NAMA) and Executive Director Philip H. Kimball announced that he has stepped down after eight years of service to the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) and NAMA.

MO State Senator Files Bill Against Changes To Beef Checkoff Program

Senator Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, announced his intention to file legislation during the 2015 legislative session aimed at opposing any increasing government involvement in existing or the development of new federal commodity checkoff programs. The resolution is a result of concerns raised by cattle producers who are bracing for an overhaul of the national Beef Checkoff Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed the creation of a new program following several administrative disasters.

Texas Beef Council Focuses On Young Eaters

It has been 22 years since the racing violins and xylophonic beats of composer Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from his ballet “Rodeo” poured out of television sets, making "Beef. It's What's for Dinner." one of the most recognizable advertising campaigns of the early 1990s. Since then, public affection for beef — and traditional television — has waned. In Texas, where cattle are almost as important to the state’s image as its economy, beef producers are trying to grasp both horns of that dilemma.