FL Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried Releases New FDACS Report Alleging $4B Economic Impact of Unfair Mexican Agricultural Trade

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried released a report prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Marketing and Development showing 10-20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports, resulting in an overall economic impact of $1.99 to $3.99 billion.

Blumar Releases Its First Salmon Brand Raised Without Antibiotics: Laguna Blanca

September 1, 2021 BluGlacier

Under the premise of uniting its sustainability and business strategies, Chilean salmon producer Blumar launched Laguna Blanca, its first brand raised without antibiotics, to continue to generate actions that allow a sustainable development of salmon aquaculture.

ASC Launches Consultation on New Requirements to Improve Welfare of Farmed Fish

The ASC is consulting the public on new requirements to improve the welfare of farmed fish that take advantage of new developments and research to cover issues including water quality, stocking density and slaughter.

Area 5 Approved Growing Waters Closed for Oyster Harvest Effective Immediately -MDMR

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that Approved Area 5 “C” growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters effective immediately Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, due to excessive localized rainfall.

Cargill and Rumba Meats Celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Culture and Future Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

September 1, 2021 Cargill

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cargill and Rumba Meats, its food brand focused on celebrating tradition and family, is recognizing Hispanic cultural contributions to the U.S. Throughout the month (September – October), Rumba Meats will donate proceeds from purchases to empower future Hispanic leaders through its scholarship program in partnership with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI).