Maine Lobsters Head For Border

The latest available landings data collected by NOAA shows a marked change in the distribution of lobster landings from 1967 to 2014 and confirms what virtually everybody in the lobster industry knows. The population of lobsters has moved steadily northward over the past 50 years, decimating fishing communities along the coast.

Strike By West Coast Crab Fishermen Ends After 11 Days

January 9, 2017 The Associated Press

An 11-day strike by thousands of West Coast crab fishermen has ended after a successful negotiation of prices with seafood processors.

Interactive 2016 Cattlemen's Beef Board Annual Report Highlights Results

January 9, 2017 The Beef Checkoff Program

The 2016 Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Annual Report now is available to provide results of Beef Checkoff Programs to the beef producers and importers who invest in this national self-help program. The report is offered in electronic form only, though the publishing program allows for interactive examples of checkoff programs and conversion to a pdf document for easy self-printing.

Pilgrim's Pride Announces Closure Of GNP Company Acquisition

January 9, 2017 Pilgrim’s Pride

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation previously announced on November 29, 2016 its agreement to acquire GNP Company, a leading provider of premium branded chicken products in the Upper Midwest, in an all cash, $350 million transaction. The transaction, as described in the announcement, was completed on January 6, 2017.

Jennie-O Introduces All Natural Turkey Sausage

January 9, 2017 Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc.

A versatile ingredient in many favorite recipes, sausage has long been a staple of American meals. Now, as more of today's consumers seek out all natural foods with simple ingredients Jennie-O — a company that believes eating well shouldn't come at the cost of taste — is serving up a lean and delicious solution perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner: new JENNIE-O® All-Natural Turkey Sausage.