Throwback To A Simpler Time Is Thriving In Southern California With Milk Delivery

September 6, 2010 Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times

One of the hardest parts of Jim Pastor’s job is convincing people that he exists: He’s a milkman. “The reaction is always the same,” Pastor said. “People say, ‘Really? A milkman? Like in the old days?’ They always have a hard time believing it.”

Conn. Nurseries Phasing Out Some Invasive Plants

A group representing Connecticut’s nursery and landscape companies says the businesses are phasing out some types of a certain plant because of its invasive potential.

Researcher Breeds First Blue Hibiscus

September 6, 2010 Staff Reporter, Red Orbit

For four years, Malinowski, an AgriLife Research plant physiologist and forage agronomist in Vernon, has been working with collaborators Steve Brown of the Texas Foundation Seed and Dr. William Pinchak and Shane Martin with AgriLife Research on a winter-hardy hibiscus breeding project.

Ohio Greenhouse Grows Selection To Niche Market

For decades, Green Circle Growers, 51051 US 20, Oberlin, has produced bedding plants and seasonal plants such as Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias for sale in Walmart, Home Depot, Heinens, Giant Eagle and others.

Consumers Are Key Focus Of Proposed 2011 National Pork Board Budget

September 6, 2010 The National Pork Board

Consumer perspectives of pork and pork production are the central focus of the National Pork Boards proposed 2011 budget that will be debated next week in Des Moines. More than 50 pork producers will gather from across the country to help guide the investment of Pork Checkoff dollars into consumer information, research, and producer education programs. The programs are designed to help pork producers provide consumers with safe, affordable, quality pork products.