The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has closed all shellfishing in Martha’s Vineyard waters, except for the harvesting of bay scallops, according to Oak Bluffs shellfish constable David Grunden. The closure is due to an expanding phytoplankton bloom that shut down shellfishing in Buzzards Bay last Thursday. …
Even though the big holidays usually get the spotlight, there are many everyday moments big or small worth celebrating throughout the fall and winter months. This is why the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched the “Sabrosos Momentos” campaign aimed at celebrating those joyous every day, and sometimes humorous, moments of the season. …
A court battle is continuing between NCBA, the Organization for Competitive Markets and HSUS. Both HSUS and OCM want information on an audit of the beef checkoff released from the Office of Inspector General. NCBA wants to intervene in the case. OCM President Mike Weaver says he expects NCBA will be granted that request, but all his group is concerned about is the proper information gets out as to how check off funds are being spent. …
El Segundo, Calif., and Springdale, Ark. – Tyson Foods, Inc. has taken a 5-percent ownership stake in plant-based protein producer Beyond Meat, both companies announced today. The investment, provided through a fundraising initiative by Beyond Meat, will provide additional capital to help the company expand its product portfolio and distribution. Beyond Meat will remain an independent, privately held company led by Founder and CEO Ethan Brown. …
Growers and garden retailers have a trusted resource at their fingertips with the new Four Star bar code sales data from 2016. This program, which was begun in 2013, was designed to give growers and retailers hard data on what consumers are buying. …
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