Scallop Season Finally Opens At St. Joe Bay

September 22, 2017 Ike Morgan, AL.com

The Gulf County bay is a popular spot to snorkel or wade for scallops. The season was originally scheduled to open July 25, but an algal bloom prompted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to postpone as a precaution.

Celebrating The Iconic Maine Lobster Industry On National Lobster Day

For the third year in a row the Maine Lobster industry is gearing up to celebrate National Lobster Day on September 25th. Maine Lobster is an American icon that has been enjoyed by diners across the world for centuries. As the catch continues to increase, there has also been an increase in popularity of the famed crustacean with the influx in demand for lobster rolls, and as chefs look for new ways to incorporate it into unique dishes and pair it with fresh flavors such as basil and ginger.

Harvey Decimated Galveston Bay's Oyster Population

Oyster lovers will shell out more for the marine delicacy this fall, as freshwater runoff from Hurricane Harvey's historic floods killed virtually all of the bivalves in the prolific seabeds of Galveston Bay.

Canadian Meat Industry Notes Entry Into Force Of CETA: Still Awaiting Resolution Of Critical Technical Barriers

September 22, 2017 The Canadian Meat Council

While still awaiting the resolution of critical technical barriers, Canada’s meat packing and processing industry notes the provisional entry into force, effective September 21, 2017, of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Provided the remaining technical constraints are addressed successfully, the CETA offers the potential of significant future exports of Canadian meat products to the European Union.

Price Discovery In The Premium Era

“Retailers or customers want something specific, and in doing that, we form these alliances and partnerships,” said Iowa cattleman Ed Greiman, “but we also change the dynamics of our market. I’m not saying that’s bad; it’s where the market is going.”