P.E.I. Approves $2M Loan For Genetically-Modified Salmon Grower

October 31, 2018 CBC News

The P.E.I. government has approved a $2-million loan to help AquaBounty, the genetically-modified salmon grower, complete construction at its Rollo Bay site in the eastern part of the province.

Giant Maine Salmon Farm Seeks First Of Many Needed Permits

October 31, 2018 Associated Press

A Norwegian company that is looking to build a major salmon farming operation in Maine has filed an application with the state for a key permit it needs for the project.

'All Our Crabs Were Dead': Oregon's Hypoxia Hazard

October 31, 2018 Travis Knudsen, KCBY

Due to changing ocean waters caused by climate change, hypoxia has the potential to crash Oregon’s crab and halibut fishing industries.

From School Cafeterias To The Farm Beef Is A Favorite

October 31, 2018 The Beef Checkoff Program

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) has garnered a great working relationship with our School Nutrition Association of PA (SNAPa.) SNAPa is the statewide organization of school nutrition professionals committed to advancing the quality of child nutrition programs through education and advocacy. As the premier association for all school professionals in PA, the group currently represents approximately 2,300 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students throughout PA.

Pilgrim's Pride Sued By Farmer Over Chicken-Raising Practice

A contract farmer for Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. is blowing the whistle on what he says is the poultry company’s repeated violations of federal law covering the raising of birds.