USDA Seeks Nominees For The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board

April 6, 2018 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for positions on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board to fill 35 vacancies.

Impossible Foods Announces $114M Convertible Note, Prepares For Rapid Expansion

April 6, 2018 Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods announced today the successful closing of about $114 million in convertible note financing.

AMSA 71ST RMC Today & Tomorrow – Advancements In Cultured Protein Speakers Announced

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is pleased to announce, Dr. Liz Specht, Lisa Feria, and Dr. Eric Schulze will be the featured speakers at the AMSA 71st Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) Symposium titled “Today & Tomorrow – Advancements in Cultured Protein,” on Monday, June 25 in Kansas City, MO sponsored by Cargill. Cultured protein, cellular agriculture, and alternative proteins are hot topics in the meat industry today. Advancements in these technologies are quickly gaining traction. Join us to learn different perspectives on the future of cultured proteins from Memphis Meats, Good Food Institute, and venture capitalist Stray Dog Capital.

Terra Nova Nurseries Introduces Sneak Peek Of Heuchera 'Lemon Supreme' PPAF PVR

April 6, 2018 Terra Nova Nurseries

Terra Nova Nurseries announced today a sneak peek of Heuchera 'Lemon Supreme' PPAF PVR, the newest variety from the company to date. Bred for sun tolerance, Heuchera ‘Lemon Supreme’ grows well in full sun where other yellow foliage tends to burn out and fizzle. Testing and trials by the breeding team indicate the new variety is the most sun tolerant yellow-to-lime leaf heuchera. It also performs quite nicely in shade, with exposure being part shade to full shade.

Attend The Annual NICH Meeting & Help Create A New Plan For Consumer Horticulture

Want to make a difference in the horticulture industry and help cultivate a gardening culture in the U.S.? Then plan on attending the Third National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) Conference in Atlanta June 27-29.