Seaboard Triumph Pork Plant To Start Production Tuesday

September 5, 2017 Woody Gottburg, KSCJ

Company officials say the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing plant will begin operations on Tuesday, September 5th. The plant will begin with one shift of operations that will ramp up to approximately 1,100 employees once the shift reaches full production.

Maine Meat Producers Agree With Governor On Need To Change Law

September 5, 2017 Don Carrigan, WCSH

Governor Paul LePage wants the Legislature to return to Augusta to fix some problems, including a new law—which he signed—that the Governor says poses big concerns for small farmers and meat producers.

Shinoda Foundation Names 2017-18 Scholarship Winners

Eleven horticulture students from across the nation have been honored with annual Shinoda Foundation Scholarships totaling $21,000.

AmericanHort Hires Tal Coley As Director Of Government Affairs

September 5, 2017 AmericanHort

AmericanHort announces the addition of Tal Coley as director of government affairs based in its Washington, D.C. office.

Roberta’s Announces Acquisition Of C. Raker & Sons, Inc.

September 5, 2017 Roberta’s Unique Gardens

Roberta’s Unique Gardens (“Roberta’s”) of Waldron, Indiana and C. Raker & Sons, Inc. (“Raker”) of Litchfield, Michigan announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Roberta’s to acquire 100% of Raker’s business. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017. The company is expected to retain the Raker name in some form.