Jump-Start Summer With The Opening Of Wild Alaska Salmon Season Today

The harvest season for wild Alaskasalmon kicks off today, Thursday, May 17 with the arrival of the first sockeye and king salmon, followed by pink, keta, and coho salmon throughout the summer. Just in time for grilling season, the five species of wild Alaska salmon can be enjoyed fresh through October, as well as fresh-frozen or canned year-round.

Secretary Perdue Appoints New Members To National Advisory Committee On Meat And Poultry Inspection

May 17, 2018 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 5 new members and 12 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).

Smithfield Foods Releases Latest Section Of 2017 Sustainability Report

May 17, 2018 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. released the Food Safety and Quality section of its 2017 Sustainability Report, which provides robust information about the company’s leading approach to producing safe, high-quality products. This section focuses on programs and achievements that underscore a culture of food safety, and highlights new product offerings that reflect Smithfield’s transformation into a world-class consumer packaged goods and protein company.

Johnsonville Goes All-American With Its Latest Staffer-Created Ads

Johnsonville continues with its now two-year-old "commercials dreamed up by employees" strategy, this year with an all-American twist.

New Campaign To Address "Plant Blindness" Among US Youth

Plants are critical to the future of the planet, but absent from the minds of most American youth, resulting in a perilous workforce gap in the horticulture industry. Today, a new national campaign, BLOOM!, launched to excite young people about the power of plants and ensure horticulture – along with the millions who depend on it – thrives well into the future. BLOOM! is the first major initiative of Seed Your Future, a coalition of more than 150 partners – including horticulture companies, gardening organizations, schools, colleges, universities, public gardens, youth organizations, nonprofit organizations and individual advocates – united in their mission to promote horticulture and the diverse careers the industry offers.