Small Poultry Farms To Get Bigger Sales
In the 12 years since Rick Hermonot established the Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm off Route 49, a quirk in state regulations limited his turkey sales to individuals. …
Meat & Poultry
Superior Farms Inks Iowa Lamb Co. Deal
National lamb packer Superior Farms of Davis announced Oct. 22 that is has entered into an agreement to purchase Iowa Lamb Co. …
Turkey Jumps To Record Before Thanksgiving, Urner Barry Says
Americans will be paying more for their Thanksgiving turkeys this month after rising feed costs led to reduced output in the U.S. …
The Beef Checkoff Says Fall Back Into Breakfast
As you turn your clocks back to mark the end of Daylight Savings, take a few of those extra minutes to add a healthy, protein-packed breakfast to your morning routine. Research suggests that including protein like lean beef at breakfast promotes satiety, which can curb hunger when trying to maintain or lose weight. What’s more, a new study finds that balancing protein intake across three meals by increasing protein intake at breakfast and lunch protects muscle when losing weight. …
Governor Markell Announces New Jobs At Mountaire Farms
In an election season dominated by the topic of job creation, Governor Jack Markell and state officials marked Return Day with an announcement of new jobs and a commitment to the agricultural industry in Sussex County. Mountaire Farms will invest approximately $34.5 million to expand its poultry complex in Millsboro and add 31 new jobs by December 2011. The job additions means Mountaire will now employ more than 3,600 people in Sussex County. …