Hellebores, The New Christmas Plant

December 13, 2010 Brian Minter, Maple Ridge News

Poinsettias have a long and interesting history, becoming the No. 1 indoor potted plant grown in the world today.

Price-Fixing Cartel Targeted Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day

Freight airline Florida West International Airlines and three cargo executives face charges they conspired to fix prices on shipments from Colombia to the United States, including peak season surcharges for Valentines Day and Mothers Day flower imports.

Plant Pairings Make Your Pretty Poinsettias Pop

As you decorate this holiday season, you may want to consider plants to partner with the traditional poinsettia.

AMI 2010 Meat & Poultry Facts Now Available

December 13, 2010 American Meat Institute

The 2010 edition of AMI’s Meat and Poultry Facts, the industry’s leading statistical book, is now available.

Study Indicates Meat Demand Affected By Media Coverage Of Animal Welfare

U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is grown, and a recent study shows that media coverage of animal welfare issues does have an impact on demand for meat.