Costa Farms' Proactive Fight Against Downy Mildew
Costa Farms, the leading bedding and indoor houseplant grower in North America, is getting ahead of the downy mildew disease that is infecting Impatiens walleriana or standard garden impatiens. …
Month: February 2012
Selecta Reviews IPM 2012
This year’s IPM could again meet the expectations to be the leading fair in horticulture. From January 24 to 27 the 30th IPM attracted about 60,000 participants to the booths of more than 1,500 exhibitors. The interchange with colleagues and the maintenance of business contacts in an appropriate environment were as essential as the chance to get information about novelties and to gain market orientation. Especially the numbers of international visitors from more than 90 countries increased by 10% to 36% compared to last year. …
Pork 101 Scheduled For Texas A&M University, May 22-24
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that PORK 101 will be held May 22-24, 2012 at Texas A&M University. The three day course is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board. For a course outline and to register for PORK 101 please visit: http://www.pork101.org. …
Ozark Area Chamber Of Commerce Names Butterball, LLC Facility "Large Business Of The Year"
The Butterball, LLC Ozark facility was presented the “Large Business of the Year” award for its community involvement during the 65th Annual Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce banquet, held on Sat., Feb. 4 at St. Mary’s Lawrence Hall in Ozark, Ark. An estimated 300 community members were in attendance. …
Tyson Foods: High Gasoline Prices Threaten Beef Demand
U.S. consumers may try to save money by eating less meat if they continue to feel the pinch of high gasoline prices, the chief executive of Tyson Foods said on Friday. …
