A New Solution to California’s Sea Urchin Problem: Ranch Them and Eat Them

Purple sea urchins have laid waste to Northern California coastal zones in recent years, decimating the kelp forest and ruining the habitat of other sea creatures that depend on it.

Norwegian CEO to Meet N.L. Minister Over Disclosure of Farmed Salmon Deaths

November 6, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS

The head of a Norwegian aquaculture company is flying to Newfoundland and Labrador this week for a meeting with the province’s fisheries minister regarding a mass die-off of farmed salmon earlier this year.

D.C. Court Rules Lobster Fisheries Remain Closed to Help Right Whales

November 6, 2019 WES WOLFE, Brunswick News

Thursday, a federal district judge ruled two lobster fisheries can remain closed to protect the lives of right whales moving through the area.

At Smithfield Foods’ Slaughterhouse, China Brings Home U.S. Bacon

November 6, 2019 Reuters

Smithfield Foods’ slaughterhouse in Virginia used to carve up pork for American sandwiches and holiday dinners. But workers now box up pig carcasses to ship to China, according to employees, local officials and industry sources.

Ranch Group Applauds Start of Congressional Effort to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling For Beef

November 6, 2019 R-CALF USA

R-CALF USA applauds yesterday’s introduction by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) a congressional resolution calling on the rest of Congress to “reinstate Country-of-Origin labeling for pork and beef to allow consumers to make an informed and free choice about where their food comes from.”