CFIA Announces Detection of MSX and Dermo in oysters in New Brunswick

MSX and Dermo do not pose risks to human health or food safety. However, they cause increased oyster mortality and decreased growth rates. This is the first confirmed case of MSX in New Brunswick, and the first confirmed case of Dermo in Canada.

NFI Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2022  

November 25, 2024 National Fisheries institute

In 2022, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita, down 0.8 pounds from 2021. The latest numbers show a continuation of the “tinned fish” craze featuring increases in consumption of canned tuna, canned shellfish and canned sardines. 

Proven Winners: Leaves, Bark and Movement for Winter Interest

As we move into “stick” season as we call it in New England, when mostly we’re looking at bare tree and shrub branches, it’s good to remember we can have more than “sticks” in our yards. There are herbaceous perennial flowers, grasses and shrubs that can put on quite a show, especially in locations that have less consistent snow cover in winter.

Young Floral Pros to Gather in Dallas for SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! Feb. 23-25, 2025

November 25, 2024 Society of American Florists

Young professionals in the floral industry seeking growth opportunities and meaningful connections need look no further than the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) 4th annual Next Gen LIVE! conference, set to take place in Dallas, February 23-25, 2025.

Harrison Kircher Named President and CEO of National Chicken Council

November 25, 2024 National Chicken Council

The National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Board of Directors recently announced that Harrison Kircher has been named NCC President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.