Bristol Bay Lone Bright Spot For Salmon So Far
Sockeye salmon catches often add up to half of the value of Alaska’s total salmon fishery, and the so-called reds dominate the season’s early fisheries starting in mid-May. …
Month: July 2018
Maine Lobster Industry Deals With New Tariffs From China
Some Maine lobster dealers who have seen sales to China shoot up over the last decade are now suddenly shut out. …
House Passes Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization With Bipartisan Support
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200, the bipartisanStrengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-Ala.), the bill reauthorizes and modernizes the Magnuson-Stevens Act by implementing regional flexibility, tailored management practices and improved data collection for America’s federal fisheries. …
Charles D. Leonard Settles Payment And Insolvency Case With AMS Registration Suspended For Five Years
On June 14, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Charles D. Leonard (Leonard), doing business as Leonard Cattle Company, Springfield, Nebraska, settled a complaint filed against Leonard for suspected violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Terms of the settlement are set forth in a consent decision in which Leonard agreed to cease and desist from violating the P&S Act, and serve a suspension of five years. …
Advancing Innovation In Canada's Beef Sector With A $14 Million Federal Investment
The Canadian beef sector is a strong economic driver, accounting for $9 billion in farm cash receipts in 2017. Exports of Canadian beef and cattle totalled nearly $2.41 billion in 2017. Canadian beef producers are working hard to ensure they continue to create good, middle-class jobs while expanding markets for their safe, high-quality products. …
