Month: June 2017

Smithfield Congratulates 2017 Inductees Into Barbecue Hall Of Fame

June 1, 2017 Smithfield Foods

The Barbecue Hall of Fame announced the induction of three pitmasters and barbecue personalities into this year’s class. Smithfield, a proud supporter of competition barbecue, is pleased to congratulate new inductees Melissa Cookston, Jeff Stehney, and “Famous Dave” Anderson. Smithfield is especially excited to welcome Melissa and Jeff into the Hall of Fame in 2017 as both serve as champion pitmaster ambassadors for Smithfield on the competition barbecue circuit. …

Maryland Joins California In Battling Antibiotic Overuse On Farms

June 1, 2017 Lisa Baertlein, Reuters

Maryland has become the second U.S. state to pass a law banning the routine use of antibiotics in healthy livestock and poultry, a move aimed at battling the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as "superbugs." …

New CCFC Website Is Live, UX Friendly

June 1, 2017 The California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC)

The California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC) has launched an all new website (ccfc.org) that includes hundreds of glorious flower photos, a user-friendly structure and an easy way to search for the state's blooms and the farmers who grow them. …

60% Of Florists Report Improved Sales On Mother's Day

June 1, 2017 Mary Westbrook, Society of American Florists

Predictions of a robust Mother’s Day proved to be on target for many florists. According to a post-holiday survey conducted by the Society of American Florists, about 60 percent of member florists saw increased sales this year. Roughly 20 percent said sales were about the same as 2016. Around 16 percent saw a drop. …

Flowers Canada Growers Initiates Project Focused On Floriculture Export Consistency

June 1, 2017 Flowers Canada Growers

Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) is pleased to announce the commencement of a new project entitled “Trade Security for Floriculture: Assuring Market Access through Producer Consistency.” This project will develop training resources to help flower exporters learn and manage the upcoming United States-Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP). …