The Canadian Beef Industry Conference: A First

The Canadian Beed Industry Conference, the inaugural event, was held this past week in Calgary, Alberta. Adrienne Ivey, who blogs under the banner, View from the Ranch Porch, says that every winter provincial gatherings take place, but the time had come to gather from all parts of the country.

Foster Farms Names Laura Flanagan President & CEO

August 18, 2016 Foster Farms

Foster Farms, the West Coast’s leading poultry producer, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Laura Flanagan president and chief executive officer effective August 29, 2016.

Flower Carpets Show Off The Export Assets Of The Flemish Begonia

The production of tuberous begonias in Flanders is concentrated in the hands of about 20 companies, mainly in the ornamental plant area around Ghent. It covers 80 ha. and the annual yield is 25 million tubers, amounting to 55% of world production.

Deliflor Chrysanten Introduces 'PIP Salmon'

August 18, 2016 Deliflor Chrysanten B.V.

On August 22nd, R&A van der Voort starts with the supply of disbudded chrysanthemum PIP Salmon. A beautiful colour variation of PIP, which is already well appreciated in the market since 2013. PIP Salmon is also provided with the characteristic striped petals.

Oldest Nursery In WI Leads Plant Industry As First-Ever Nationally Certified Grower

August 18, 2016 McKay Nursery Company

McKay Nursery Company, a nursery specializing in growing and selling wholesale and retail plants, is announcing that they are the 1st ever nursery certified in the national Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC) program. After a new science-based framework was developed under a unique state-federal-industry partnership, McKay Nursery was one of eight nurseries selected across the United States to participate in the pilot program before all nurseries can participate.