Hook, Line and Sinking: What’s the Future of North Carolina’s Commercial Fishing Industry?

For generations, fishing has been a way of life in coastal North Carolina. The industry, which used to provide much of the seafood served along the U.S. East Coast, provided jobs and a good livelihood for the hardy souls who put in the long hours on the water.

Uncertainty Ahead for U.S. Pork Producers as Prop 12 Takes Effect

January 3, 2024 Chad Smith, Newsline

California’s Prop 12 goes into effect with the new year on January 1. It becomes California state law during a time of already great uncertainty in the pork market. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson talks about the current pork market conditions.

USDA Announces Appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board

January 3, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 26 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Twenty-five members will serve three-year terms and one member will serve a one-year term. The term of board members appointed to three-year terms start February 2024 and end February 2027.

Unleash the Power of AI in Your Floral Business: 9 Tips for Great Results

January 3, 2024 Rio Roses / Equiflor

As you have undoubtedly seen, AI is exploding in growth — and it’s here to stay. So, how can you use AI effectively in your floral business? SAF (Society of American Florists) recently published an excellent article outlining the best practices to get results from any AI platform. We wanted to ensure you had this information so you can see that AI is easier than you imagine.

WCMA Announces Industry Leaders to be Honored with 2024 Recognition Awards

January 3, 2024 Perishable News

Eleven dairy leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry during the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Recognition Breakfast exclusively sponsored by dsm-firmenich at CheeseExpo on April 18, 2024. WCMA has selected its 2024 honorees in six categories, each winner a trailblazer in their career path.