Who Will Win The Glazen Tulp 2013?

October 4, 2012 FloraHolland

Voting has once again begun for the FloraHolland 'Glazen Tulp 2013' Award. Every year, FloraHolland presents growers and breeders with a FloraHolland 'Glazen Tulp' Award in the following four categories: concepts, cut flowers, house plants, and garden plants.

Learn About Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead)

El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a national holiday in Mexico. It's origins are found deep in the ancient ceremonies of indigenous Mexicans. It is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. Rich with history, we have a great opportunity to encourage flowers for Day of the Dead.

Drought Crushes Local Beef Industry In Hawaii

Hawaii's beef market is backward. Nearly all the beef eaten here — 95 percent — arrives packaged on container ships from the U.S. mainland. At the same time, Hawaii cattle ranchers ship 40,000 live cattle each year to California, Kansas and other states, while just 4,000 are slaughtered for meat sales in Hawaii.

October Is Beef Month In Alabama

Beef Month is here! On September 19th, 2012 leaders from the Alabama Cattlemen's Association were on site for Governor Robert Bentley to proclaim October as Beef Month in Alabama. Each year, this month is dedicated to promoting and educating consumers about beef and the hardworking farm families that raise cattle.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz Issues Statement On The XL Foods Recall

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Canadian Food Inspection Agency President George Da Pont met with CFIA Inspectors at Establishment 38 today to verify the work being done and to ensure consumer health and safety is everyone’s highest priority. Minister Ritz gave the following statement following his meeting.