USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership On Cattlemen's Beef Promotion And Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to adjust membership on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board to reflect shifts in cattle inventory levels since the last board reapportionment in 2014, as required by the rules governing the board.

US To Allow French Beef Imports After 19-Year Ban

January 16, 2017 RTE

US authorities have lifted an embargo on French beef imports after 19 years, the French agriculture ministry has said.

Cargill Results Boosted By Meat Operations

January 16, 2017 Dow Jones News Service

Agricultural company Cargill Inc. said its profit slid 29 percent in the most recent quarter after year-earlier figures were buoyed by one-off gains, though meat operations delivered strong results.

California Spring Trials 2017 Taking Root

January 16, 2017 California Spring Trials

Yet another California Spring Trials is just three months away with the firming up of people, places and things along the way. As in the past, most location sand vendors remain as in prior years with a few changes. Mark your calendar fro April 1 – 6, 2017 to come enjoy the California sunshine and the beauty that is Spring Trials — The Best of Floriculture. We'll be making website updates to reflect the changes in the coming days.

Florists Look Forward To Weekday Valentine's Day

A high-profile reason for a romantic gesture in the middle of the week? Florists are saying, “yes, please.”