Faced with a sonar count that is the ninth lowest on record since 1978, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said the Copper River district of Prince William Sound would remain closed to commercial fishing. …
“We talked to the fishermen, and early reports show moderate-to-low numbers of 40-50 count brown shrimp,” said Rick Burris, director of MDMR’s Shrimp and Crab Bureau. “The majority of the vessels were located north of Horn and Ship islands.” …
The CEO of a company that plans to open a meat processing facility in Tyler County sent us a statement addressing environmental concerns and other issues raised by opponents. East Texas Packing Company says it plans to open a plant near Woodville. Opposition to the plant prevented the company from pursuing plans to open in Jefferson County and Hardin County. …
The American Royal Association announced yesterday the induction of three pitmasters, restaurateurs, and barbecue personalities into the Barbecue Hall of Fame®. Smithfield®, a proud supporter of competition barbecue, congratulates 2018 inductees Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke Barbeque, Charlie Vergos of Rendevous, and Tootsie Tomanetz of Snow’s BBQ. Smithfield is especially proud to commend award-winning pitmaster Tuffy Stone on this honor, as he serves as a champion pitmaster ambassador for Smithfield on the competition barbecue circuit. …
Steve Rommereim, a pork producer from Alcester, South Dakota, was elected president of the National Pork Board at the organization’s June board meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Pork Board’s 15 farmer-directors represent America’s pig farmers. …
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