Rice Fruit Company Announces Retirement of Long-Time Apple Industry Advocate and Fruit Grower Lee Showalter

September 28, 2023 Rice Fruit Company

Rice Fruit Company, a leading producer of high-quality Eastern apples, has announced the retirement of Lee Showalter, a long-time industry advocate and fruit grower. Lee has been a pivotal member of the Rice Fruit team for over thirteen years, with an unwavering passion for the apple industry. 

The National Fisheries Institute Continues Its Successful Promotion of Seafood With the 4th Annual National Pescatarian Month

September 27, 2023 National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is ready to start its fourth annual National Pescatarian Month in October, complete with delicious new fish and shellfish recipes, nutrition information, cooking tips, an updated e-cookbook and even more on its award-winning blog, Dish on Fish. 

Fall 2023 Virtual Farm Tours Set to Reach Students to Build Trust in Dairy

The Fall 2023 Virtual Farm Tours, coordinated by American Dairy Association North East, are set to kick off on October 30.

Maryland Shrimp? A Select Group of Watermen Will Catch Them for the First Time this Fall.

September 27, 2023 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun

Fisheries managers suspect that warming ocean temperatures and changing currents could be drawing greater numbers of shrimp north along the Atlantic coast.

Rio Roses Wins 4 Ribbons at Society of American Florists 2023 Outstanding Varieties Competition

September 27, 2023 Rio Roses / Equiflor

Every year, the floral industry gathers for the Society of American Florists (SAF) Convention, a chance to connect, learn, and grow as professionals. This year’s convention, held in Phoenix, Arizona, was their 138th.