Dungeness Crabbers Continue Strike From California To Canada

January 3, 2017 Associated Press

Dungeness crab fishers from Northern California to the Canadian border are vowing to continue their strike over the purchase price.

Tyson Foods Expects Additional 66 Jobs At Kentucky Poultry Plant

January 3, 2017 Tyson Foods

As part of an ongoing plan to maximize efficiencies and meet growing demand for its products, Tyson Foods, Inc. is making major improvements to its Robards, Kentucky poultry plant. The capital improvement project, valued at $13.5 million, will bolster the future of the operation and is expected to create an additional 66 jobs in Robards.

Allen Harim Unveils Halal Chicken Line

January 3, 2017 Allen Harim

Allen Harim recently launched a brand update of the company's Halal chicken product line. The new name is Oasis All Natural Chicken, which will replace the current Al Mazra' ah Halal brand.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Cattlemen's Beef Promotion & Research Board Appointments

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 39 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.  All 39 appointees will serve 3-year terms.

Potted Plant Palooza Showcases New Products And Trends

January 3, 2017 Dummen Orange

Dümmen Orange debuted their relocated Potted Plant Palooza on Wednesday, November 30, at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, OH. The event centered on their newest and most popular varieties of potted poinsettias, kalanchoes, mums and begonias.