Lloyd Traven to Speak on the Keys to Successful Plant Introductions at 2019 Farwest Show

He’ll look at the many facets of plant introduction including trialing, propagation, protocols, supply chain, protection, and marketing. Getting started on the right foot is critical. Traven will also share notable examples of success and failure in plant introductions.

Winners from National Garden Bureau’s First Ever “Year of” Video Contest Announced

For more than 30 years, National Garden Bureau (NGB) has been showcasing and promoting their member’s products in the inspirational program called “Year of.” Over the years, the program has steadily expanded to encompass more members, more gardeners, include more stunning images, downloadable POP for retailers and now, for the first time ever, a “Year of” Video Contest.

Japan Floriculture Export Association Join CFTF 2020

In 2017 JFEA showcased in CFTF over 20 cut flowers varieties, such as Gloriosa, Aster, Array, and so on. The excellent quality of their flowers piqued the interest of Chinese importers on site, and many of them have maintained a partnership with JFEA ever since.

Kroger, Meijer Suspend Milk Deliveries From Natural Prairie Dairy Organic Farm

Kroger and Meijer have announced they are suspending milk deliveries from Natural Prairie Dairy in the wake of newly released undercover video showing alleged mistreatment of cows at the organic farm.

U.S. Loses 100,000 Dairy Cows in Last Year as More Dairy Farms Close

July 29, 2019 Jessie Higgins, UPI

“A lot of my friends and neighbors have exited the business,” said Jim Burdett, the owner of a small, family-owned dairy farm near Mercersburg, Pa. “We’re a dying breed, the small, family run operation.”