Massachusetts lobstermen are teeing up legislation to expand their lobster sales. A measure endorsed by the Massachusetts Senate would allow the state to process, sell and transport cooked and frozen in-shell lobster parts. Laws currently prohibit those activities, which lobstermen say impede their ability to make a living.
The U.S. beef herd is fat, but ranchers aren’t so happy. American cattlemen, who were already grappling with an oversupply of plump livestock that were driving prices lower, are now facing a drop in demand as the economic slowdown in Asia reduces the worldwide appetite for beef. …
Two weeks ago, Edwards Virginia Smokehouse burned to the ground, in a spectacular conflagration that erupted while workers were on their lunchtime break. The fire caused no injuries, but it has left this close-knit community in shock, destroying a business that is deeply embedded in local lore and depriving rural Surry County of one of its largest employers outside the local nuclear plant. …
In a beef production system, cattle potential is estimated, partially realized and priced at several points along the supply chain. Breeding and management decisions greatly influence the potential and whether it is realized. Ultimately, the ability to satisfy consumers is the potential required by all cattle, and best summarized as “taste.” …
Six more new, never-before-sold varieties join the ranks of wearing the prestigious All-America Selections Winner badge of honor. All of the following new varieties were trialed during the 2015 growing season and exhibited outstanding garden performance as noted in each of the following descriptions. With an announcement at this time of year, these AAS Winners will be available in limited supply for the 2016 gardening season but will be readily available for 2017. …
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