Maine Scallop Fishermen, Hurt By Weather, Get Extra Day

January 11, 2017 The Associated Press

Maine fishing regulators say they are allowing many of the state’s scallop fishermen to fish for an additional day per week because bad weather has hampered their ability to harvest the shellfish.

Can The Seafood Industry Get Americans To Eat Local Fish?

January 11, 2017 Judy Woodruff, NPR

Despite the vast expanse of shoreline in this country, more than 90 percent of the seafood Americans eat is imported. Many conservationists, fishermen and foodies are out to change this.

Eckrich & ESPN College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit Make Donation To Operation Homefront

January 11, 2017 Smithfield Foods

Eckrich, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and savory deli meats, and ESPN College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit took center stage Monday afternoon before the College Football Playoff National Championship to make a sizable donation to a noble cause.

New Beef Deals To Ring In The New Year

January 11, 2017 The Beef Checkoff Program

A new Ibotta campaign is now live nationwide to increase awareness for lower fresh beef prices and drive traffic back to the meat case. The campaign will run through January until the redemption budget is depleted.

Costco Seeks Fremont's Approval Of Government Incentives For Poultry Processing Plant

Costco also will seek routine revisions to its agreement with the city to build a poultry processing plant south of town.