ARS Aquaculture: More Than Fish Farms

If you are planning to adopt a healthier lifestyle in the New Year, adding some seafood to your diet might be a good way to start. Seafood is a highly recommended, nutritious source of protein. That’s one reason why Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in laboratories around the country are focused on finding better ways to produce farm-raised seafood. Another reason is simple: We need a thriving U.S. aquaculture industry.

Commercial Crab Season To Open Jan. 15 After 6 Week Delay

January 2, 2018 The Associated Press

The commercial Dungeness crab fishing season is set to open Jan. 15 along the southwest Washington coast following a six-week delay.

Organic Meat Market Intelligence Report For Comprehensive Information 2016-2026

January 2, 2018 Future Market Insights

Growing food safety concerns amongst organic buyers related to import uncertainties, antibiotics, hormones and chemical additives, etc. is main factor driving demand for organic meat and influencing this consumer adoption and growth in the organic meat marketplace.

Lab-Made Meat Startup SuperMeat Raises $3M Seed To Develop ‘Clean’ Chicken

January 2, 2018 Steve O'Hear, Tech Crunch

SuperMeat, an Israeli biotech and food-tech startup that is developing lab-made chicken meat, has raised $3 million in seed funding, as it becomes the latest of a crop of so-called ‘clean meat’ companies to get off the ground. Others in the space include Bill Gates, Atomico and DFJ-backed Memphis Meats, and Hampton Creek, which is also exploring lab-grown meat.

State Officials Seek Investigation Of Food-Inspection Agency

January 2, 2018 The Associated Press

The delegation is seeking an investigation of the way the agency has treated Montana meat plants from the Inspector General's office.