Gulfsnow: A Flavorful White-Fleshed Peach

A new peach variety developed by an Agricultural Research Service scientist in cooperation with the University of Georgia and the University of Florida requires less winter chilling and will give growers in the southeastern lower coastal plain an edge and consumers a more reliable supply of early summertime peaches.

Salty Girl Seafood Named Woman-Owned Business Of The Year

August 4, 2015 Salty Girl Seafood

Salty Girl Seafood, a seafood company developing sustainable, traceable, ready-to-cook, seafood products announced today it has received the Spirit of Small Business award in the Woman-Owned Business category from the Pacific Coast Business Times, published in Santa Barbara, CA. The company was one of nine firms recognized by the newspaper for excellence in business and for positive contributions to the local, US and international economy and community.

Accountability & Transparency Are Keys To Seafood Sustainability

In tribute to its belief that sustainability is a never-ending journey, Wegmans has added an additional step to the Fishery Improvement Projects (FIP) in which it participates. Partners in various FIPs are being asked to provide 6-month updates; Wegmans is now publishing those updates to its website for customer access.

USDA: Consumers Missing Out On Seafood Benefits

Seafood, which is defined as both fish and shellfish, is a nutrient-rich protein food, and its consumption has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. But while most U.S. consumers eat some seafood, the amounts are inadequate to meet federal dietary guidelines, according to a study conducted by Agricultural Research Service scientists.

Iowa Pork Producers Names New CEO

Pat McGonegle, an executive with the National Pork Producers Council, will become CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, the state group's board of directors announced last week.