Industry market vitality measures for each state are benchmarked against US averages for the industry, creating easy comparison of state-by-state performance. The metrics in this report cover three year trends in SIC 273 (Agricultural sector), broken out on a state-by-state basis. The report also compares proprietary BizMiner measures in each state and the US, including failure rates, entrepreneurial activity and new branch development rates in the industry. Industry sales are detailed for...

Howard Gostfrand, President, American Capital Ventures, stated, "We are excited to have been selected to represent Neptune Industries, inc. It is our belief that Neptune has the experience, technology, plans and capital to make a positive and significant impact in its industry. Ernest Papadoyianis, President, stated, "Following extensive discussions with many investor relations companies we have decided to engage ACV, based on their outstanding record of achievement. dBusinessNews :: Daily...

Fisheries also fall far short of their potential due to poor management, and an inadequate policy and legal framework to regulate production and trade. We are investing resources to fund interventions that build capacity, improve service delivery and market infrastructure to enhance the livelihood of the people of Southern Sudan. Many of these constraints derive from poor policies governing animal production, marketing, trade and veterinary public health. By strengthening government...

By KEVIN HOWE Herald Staff Writer A recommendation that a single longline swordfishing boat be allowed to operate off the California and Oregon coasts next fall has drawn criticism from a conservation group that believes longline fishing threatens endangered sea turtles. By KEVIN HOWE Herald Staff Writer A recommendation that a single longline swordfishing boat be allowed to operate off the California and Oregon coasts next fall has drawn criticism from a conservation group that believes...

In the restricted relay areas, commercial fishers can take the shellfish and move them to an approved or conditionally approved area to purge, she said. In the conditionally approved areas, however, the shellfish areas will be closed if there are certain conditions such as 1.5 inches of rain in one day or a local sewage spill, she said. Those who dig for clams this year in popular spots off Westport s coast, including Cockenoe Island, will find changes in how shellfish is regulated....

By LAUREL JORGENSEN Associated Press Writer Published April 10, 2007, 11:08 AM CDT CHICAGO -- A virus that has killed tens of thousands of fish in the eastern Great Lakes appears headed for Lake Michigan, where wildlife experts fear it could threaten the sport-fishing industry. By LAUREL JORGENSEN Associated Press Writer Published April 10, 2007, 11:08 AM CDT CHICAGO -- A virus that has killed tens of thousands of fish in the eastern Great Lakes appears headed for Lake Michigan, where...