Scientists Find Chemical Flame Retardants Found In Butter

December 8, 2010 Emily Sohn, Discovery News

As part of an ongoing investigation into chemicals in our food supply, scientists found extremely high concentrations of a flame-retardant compound in a supermarket sample of brand-name butter.

Dairy Forum To Feature Milk-Supply Controls Discussion

Join Nate Donnay, senior dairy analyst for Informa Economics, at Dairy Forum next month for highlights of his company’s research results on milk-supply controls and their impact on industry growth.

Check Out Hort Couture’s 2011 Black Book

December 8, 2010 Hort Couture

Founded as an independent brand for independent retailers, Hort Couture has remained true to its roots. In a few short years, Hort Couture has grown from an idea into a revolution. By partnering with independent, like-minded individuals and businesses, Hort Couture provides unique, exclusive genetics that cannot be found at the mass merchants.

Metrolina Greenhouses Growth Plans Are Blooming

The largest greenhouse in the United States is about to get even bigger. The Huntersville Planning Board recently approved the rezoning of about 133 acres on Huntersville Concord Road so Metrolina Greenhouses can move forward with a 1.5 million-square-foot greenhouse expansion.

Carolina Nurseries Land Goes Back To Lender

The Carolina Nurseries property near Moncks Corner changed ownership today at a Berkeley County foreclosure auction. InterTech executive Robert Johnston said today that the company is in discussions with undisclosed parties about keeping a nursery operating on the 686-acre property.