First Finnish Fishery Enters MSC Assessment

The Finnish Fishermen's Association has entered the Baltic herring and sprat fishery into full assessment to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Fisheries Standard. The fishery represents more than 90%* Finland’s marine catch and is the first in Finland to enter MSC assessment.

The Fallen And Wounded Soldiers Fund Receives $45,000 Donation From Kowalski Sausage Co.

The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund (FWSF), a Livonia, Michigan-based nonprofit devoted to assisting Michigan soldiers and their families, announced today that Kowalski Sausage Company recently made a $45,000 donation to help local veterans.

New Iowa Pork Producers President To Focus On Trade And Environment

February 3, 2017 WNAX

The new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to focus on trade and environmental issues during his tenure. Clarinda, Iowa pork producer Curtis Meier says Friday’s decision by the Iowa Supreme Court in favor of ten drainage districts in northwest Iowa is a big win for agriculture.

Pork Industry Says Not To Worry About A Bacon Shortage

February 3, 2017 David Pitt, Associated Press

An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages.

Harris Seeds Redesigns Company Logo, Launches New Website

February 3, 2017 The Harris Seeds Company

Harris Seeds, a western New York-based supplier of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plants and other agricultural supplies for more than 130 years, has redesigned its company logo and launched a new website designed to provide farmers, greenhouse growers and home gardeners with quick and easy access to products and information.