Louisiana Oyster Harvest Up, But Stocks Are Way Down

if slurping down salty oysters for you is like standing in the cool shade of valhalla, then Steve Beck has some good news and some bad news. Beck, a biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, presented numbers Thursday showing that private-lease oyster harvests in 2015 set a record, producing more than 12 million pounds of oyster meat for the first time ever.

AMS Proposes Amendments To The Beef Promotion And Research Regulations For Imported Veal

September 2, 2016 North American Meat Institute

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a proposed rule that would amend the Beef Promotion and Research Order established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985.

T&E Meats Expanding In Harrisonburg

September 2, 2016 Virginia Business

T&E Meats is investing more than $600,000 to expand its meat processing facility in Harrisonburg. The project is expected to create seven new jobs.

Armour 'Great Moms' Campaign Celebrates Inspirational Mom Helping Others

September 2, 2016 Smithfield Foods

Armour, the makers of great and convenient products including frozen meatballs, pepperoni and portable meal kits honored an unsung hero today.  Armour hosted a special event at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, Ill., as part of their campaign to recognize "Great Moms" across the country.

Kroger 'Journey Of The Roses' Video Showcases Sustainable Supply Chain

September 2, 2016 Kroger

In celebration of The Kroger Co.'s  29-year history of providing the Kentucky Derby's annual Garland of Roses, the company released a new video that showcases the 'Journey of the Roses' – from a Rainforest Alliance-certified grower in Bogota, Colombia to the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs– and highlights the humanity and passion embedded in every step along the way.