Canada Seeks $3B In Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Over Meat Labeling

Canada is seeking permission from the World Trade Organization to impose more than $3 billion a year in tariffs on products imported from the United States in the latest move in a trade battle.

Sun Coleus – LSU AgCenter Ornamental Plant Of The Week

Most of the new coleuses on the market are "sun types." These include a nice collection from Ball FloraPlant (Henna, Mint Mocha, Indian Summer, Redhead, Trusty Rusty, Wasabi and Honey Crisp). Another great newer variety is Golden Dream from Proven Winners. The newer coleuses are less prone to early-season flowering and have even more enhanced foliage colors.

Prince & Prince To Present Consumer Floral Research Highlights At Cultivate '15

June 5, 2015 Prince & Prince, Inc.

Prince & Prince, Inc. (P&P), a leader in market research focused on the floral and green plant industries, will be releasing selected highlights of their consumer floral research at Cultivate ’15, An AmericanHort Experience (Greater Columbus

Por La Mar Nursery Earns Certified American Grown Branding

June 5, 2015 Por La Mar Nursery

Por La Mar Nursery is first potted plant grower to earn the Certified American Grown branding. Certified American Grown has been promoting fresh cut flower growers around the U.S.  Today we are the first potted plant grower to earn this branding and proud of it. 

The Crazy Way Cheese (Yes, Cheese) Can Help You Lose Weight

Wonder why the French have lower heart disease rates and smaller waistlines despite a diet high in saturated fat? Experts used to credit wine and lifestyle, but now, a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests cheese may play a role. Yes, we’re serious…and pretty ecstatic. Best of all, the study is backed up by older research corroborating cheese’s potential metabolism-revving effect.