Statement Of The North American Meat Institute On Verdict In North Carolina Case Against Smithfield

“The jury verdict and award in the lawsuit filed in North Carolina against Smithfield Foods represent a blow to jobs and the state’s economy fueled by anti-animal agriculture rhetoric. Smithfield Foods is one of the largest employers in the state, bringing economic opportunity to thousands of North Carolina residents."

Costa Farms: Plants In The Home & Office Connects Us To Nature

April 27, 2018 Costa Farms

“In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to center yourself, quiet your thoughts and live in the moment should be something we regularly make time for,” says Justin Hancock, garden expert at Costa Farms, the largest producer of ornamental plants in the world. “Thinking about something as simple as caring for a houseplant calms your mind.”

Mystic Spires Blue Salvia Latest Texas Superstar Release

A new and improved salvia variety — Mystic Spires Improved Blue Salvia – has been named the latest Texas Superstar and is available for purchase in retail garden centers and nurseries.

Clint Albin Joins Bower & Branch As Chief Communications Officer

April 27, 2018 Bower & Branch

Bower & Branch, a group of independent growers and garden retailers throughout the northeast and Midwest announced today that Clint Albin joined the organization as Chief Communications Officer (CCO).

What Kind Of Mold Is Okay On Cheese, And What Kind Isn’t?

April 27, 2018 Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit

In a lot of ways, the job of the cheesemaker and the cheesemonger is mold maintenance—making sure the right kind of mold is growing in the right place at the right time and intervening when necessary.