NWAA Statement On Pacific Marine Expo Franz “Activist” Panel

On Wednesday, November 8, Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will be leading a panel discussion of out-of-state activists during the largest commercial trade show on the West Coast, Pacific Marine Expo (PME). Members of this panel also seek to disrupt PME through other means to show opposition to so-called “industrial” seafood production.

Opinion: Beef Checkoff-Funded Educator Program Helps Cultivate New Generation Of Informed Consumers

November 8, 2023 Patty Wood, Beef Checkoff

“AFBFA’s efforts go beyond the On The Farm tours. They work with teachers across the country to integrate Checkoff-funded elementary, middle and high school beef curriculums into their lesson plans in multiple ways, like offering free resources, virtual workshops and so much more. By offering these well-rounded, immersive programs, the Beef Checkoff is giving hundreds of educators the knowledge and tools to effectively introduce students to beef production and the care and commitment beef producers dedicate to their herds.”

Nearly 1M Chickens Will be Killed on a Minnesota Farm Because of Bird Flu

November 8, 2023 JOSH FUNK, Associated Press

Nearly 1 million chickens on a Minnesota egg farm will be slaughtered to help limit the spread of the highly contagious bird flu after it was confirmed there, officials said Monday.

Holex is Connecting Continents at IFTF 2023

November 8, 2023 Holex

Holex strives to make the import of fresh cut flowers as easy as possible for their customers, wherever they are located around the world. They are connecting continents with offices in the United States, China, Ecuador, and the headquarters in the Netherlands.

AIPH Pavilion Showcases Intelligent Plant Selection for Challenging Environments

Intelligent plant selection was the subject of the final AIPH Green City Briefing in the 2022/23 series, which presented the AIPH Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha Qatar as an example of choosing the right plant for the right place for the right reason.