Oyster Growers Prepare For Changing Ocean

February 2, 2017 Harmony Mendoza, WVTM

NOAA has introduced us to a new tool that helps oyster growers prepare for the changing ocean chemistry. For generations fisherman/women have depended upon the fruits of the ocean and their labor, but because of a rapidly changing ocean chemistry, that livelihood may be compromised.

Canadian Seafood Industry Braces For New US Traceability Rules

February 2, 2017 Paul Withers, CBC News

Canadian seafood producers will need to "raise their game" to satisfy new American seafood traceability rules, according to federal Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

Pork Checkoff Offers Webinar On New FDA Antibiotic Rules

February 2, 2017 The National Pork Board

The Pork Checkoff will present “How to Succeed with the New Antibiotic Regulations,” a free online webinar on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. CST for producers and allied-industry participants.

Producer Support Of Checkoff Softens, But Remains Strong

February 2, 2017 The Beef Checkoff Program

An independent survey of producers found 69 percent continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program. Importantly, the more producers know about the program, the more supportive they are. The survey also found that producers are generally more optimistic about the cattle industry than they were a year ago.

Nation's Bacon Reserves Hit 50-Year Low As Prices Rise

The Ohio Pork Council, a Columbus-based non-profit, reported Tuesday that demand for frozen pork belly, frequently made into bacon, is outpacing supply.