USDA: Pork Essentially Free of Veterinary Drug Residues

March 22, 2019 USDA ARS

In a basic survey of more than a thousand pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found and none at levels that even approached U. S. regulatory limits, according to a study just published by an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist in Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A.

TN Farmers Adapting To Consumer Meat Demands

With the growing popularity of protein-packed diets, farmers across Tennessee say the demand for meat is on the rise, and that trend is expected to continue.

New Hydrangea and Ecological Strawberry Win at the Florall Awards

On 12 March, the FLORALL trade fair was held in Waregem. There is also a competition for novelties connected to the trade fair. The Hydrangea ‘Runaway Bride’ by tree nursery Willy De Nolf from Waregem won the gold medal in the ‘varieties’ category. In the ‘concepts’ category, the ‘Berroo Pure’ by Dataflor from Zonnebeke won with a completely ecological strawberry plant product.

Lemon Sedum Named 2019 Louisiana Super Plant

If you’re looking for both an attractive and a low-maintenance plant for your home garden or landscape this year, then you should try lemon sedum.

Fleuroselect Approved Novelty Register 2019

March 22, 2019 Fleuroselect

New varieties which have been recognised by the Fleuroselect judges to be sufficiently new and different versus existing cultivars and which have passed the rigorous requirement for uniformity are granted Novelty Protection. These innovative cultivars are protected by the membership from reproduction.