How Feeding Cows Chocolate Creates Superior Wagyu Beef
One farmer in Australia claims he has found a unique way of ensuring his wagyu beef is the best: feeding his cows chocolate. …
Month: November 2016
Farmland Fights Hunger With Former Royals Legend Mike Sweeney
Farmland is partnering with Royals Hall of Famer Mike Sweeney and No Kid Hungry to fight childhood hunger this holiday season. For every Farmland product sold now through Dec. 31, Farmland will make a $0.25 donation to No Kid Hungry, up to $100,000. Every $1 donated to No Kid Hungry can provide a child 10 healthy meals through on-the-ground programs and partnerships. With the help of Farmland and its customers, No Kid Hungry can connect 1 million meals to children facing hunger in America. …
Pilgrim's Pride Buys GNP For $350M
The company announced it had reached an agreement to acquire GNP Company, a provider of chicken products in the upper Midwest, in an all-cash deal that is expected to close in the first three months of the new year. …
All-America Selections Launches New, Responsive Website
All-America Selections, the only non-profit organization for trialing and testing new ornamental and vegetable varieties for the home consumer, is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned and revamped website. Key features of the new website include a cleaner and more attractive design, a more engaging user experience – such as an enhanced search for AAS Winners – easy and simple to navigation and, for the first time, the website is now mobile friendly. …
European Commission Authorizes A GM Carnation For Ornamental Uses
On 23 November 2016, the Commission adopted a Decision on the placing on the market of a GM cut flower (carnation line SHD-27531-4). The Decision covers the placing on the market of this GMO for ornamental purposes only and excludes cultivation. …
