Perdue Associates Presents $254,2000 To United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore

Perdue volunteers joined Chairman Jim Perdue in presenting a check for $254,200 in support of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. The contribution includes associates pledges of nearly $175,000 and a $77,000 grant funded by the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, bringing the local United Way closer to reaching its $1.6 million campaign goal.

Chisholm Trail Longhorn Beef Labels Help Families Make More Informed, Heart-Healthy Meat Selections

February 17, 2012 Chisholm Trail Longhorn Beef

Drawing attention to the leading cause of death among U.S. adults, the president has officially proclaimed February as American Heart Month. Every year heart disease takes the lives of hundreds of Americans in the North Texas community. Simple diet changes, like incorporating low-fat, lean beef choices, can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the disease. Luckily, Dallas-based co-op Chisholm Trail Longhorn Beef has introduced new nutritional labels for its all-natural, heart-healthy cuts of lean beef.

Chefs, Grocers Supporting Lamb Lovers Month On The East Coast

February 17, 2012 Superior Farms

Superior Farms is supporting its new East Coast push by partnering with Shaw's and Star Markets in Boston to support the Lamb Jam tour by the American Lamb Board. With www.BostonChefs.com , dozens of top local chefs will compete for the third annual event on Sunday, February 19, from 3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Lamb loving chefs will create luscious lamb dishes paired with local beers from area breweries and compete for the ultimate title of Boston Lamb Master and an opportunity to battle other top lamb loving chefs at a Master Lamb Jam this fall.

Latest Mythcrushers Addresses Misperceptions About Impact Of Cattle Operations

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) in conjunction with the American Meat Institute, has launched the fifth installment of seven new myth-crushing videos. The newest video, featuring Judith Capper, Ph.D., associate professor, department of animal sciences, Washington State University, aims to set the record straight about myths associated with the environmental impact of large modern cattle operations.

Heart-Healthy Pork Tenderloin Takes Centerstage At The Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards

February 16, 2012 National Pork Board

Pork tenderloin has a new accessory – the iconic Heart-Check mark from the American Heart Association. To celebrate this stylish new recognition of the cut’s extra lean, nutritious profile, America’s pork producers are putting the spotlight on pork tenderloin at the Ninth Annual Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards. The event honors outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the fight against heart disease.