Mississippi Department of Marine Resources hosting public meeting for Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a public meeting to discuss the document, “Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan.” The meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Bolton Building, located at 1141 Bayview Ave. in Biloxi.

MeaTech Announces Filing of Provisional Patent Application for Differentiation of Stem Cells to Produce Cultured Fat

September 3, 2021 MeaTech 3D Ltd.

MeaTech 3D Ltd., a technology company developing a suite of advanced manufacturing technologies to produce more environmentally friendly, cultured meat products, today announced it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) relating to methods that use purely plant-sourced inputs to guide targeted differentiation of embryonic mesenchymal stem cells (eMSCs) into adipocytes, which are fat cells.

Smithfield to Host $50,000 Purse BBQ Competition – Smithfield Classic – This Labor Day Weekend In Nashville

September 3, 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

This Labor Day Weekend, the world of barbecue is gathering at the Smithfield Classic at Nissan Stadium’s Lot N in Nashville, Tenn. to find out who’s the best of the best in the categories of chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket and who will take home the $50,000 purse. While no stranger to the world of competitive barbecue, this event marks Smithfield’s first competition in Nashville and, to celebrate, the brand is upping the ante with the high dollar prize, donations to local and national charities, and a special Military Salute to thank service members for their efforts in the community over the past year.

Small Family Farmers Generate More than 50% More Economic Value for Local Economy, Report Reveals

September 3, 2021 Niman Ranch

Niman Ranch generates more than 50% more economic value for the local economy than the conventional hog industry, per 100,000 hogs sold, a new economic impact analysis revealed.

IFTF Trade Fair On Course

September 3, 2021 HPP Exhibitions

Preparations for last year’s rescheduled yearly international floriculture trade fair IFTF are well underway. Although it only started in May, this time due to the insecurities surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, organizers have been able to catch up and are confident that they will be ready on time for this year’s edition in November.