'UCONN Blooms' Flower Shop Expands, Provides Students Incentives To Buy

The new renovated floriculture building transformed their small, open patent flower shop to a bigger, more attractive plant and flower store.

Interflora Has Eerie Glow-In-The-Dark Flowers In Time For Halloween

October 24, 2012 Interflora

A flower company has launched the UK's first-ever bouquet which glows in the dark. The extraordinary creation looks like a normal bunch of cream roses in the daylight, but produce an eerie green haze when the lights are dimmed.

Red Barn Family Farms Honored With Rising Star Award From WBDC

October 24, 2012 Red Barn Family Farms

Red Barn Family Farms of Appleton was recognized as a Rising Star business by the Wisconsin Economic Development Council, or WEDC, during the Governor's Conference on Minority Business Development in Milwaukee on October 16.

CDFA Statement On Milk Pricing

While there are some signs of optimism for farmers due to increases in milk pricing in California in recent months, the Department of Food and Agriculture remains very concerned about the business climate facing our dairy families. The outlook for feed continues to be dire. On top of drought impacts that have already played a large part in this crisis, the USDA has adjusted its corn production forecast slightly downward, which will mean more high-cost pressures on farmers who must purchase most if not all of their feed.

Report Supports Organic Produce, But Not Milk

When it comes to feeding your children organic food, pediatricians have new advice for parents. Organic produce and meat might be worth the hefty price tag, but you can probably skip the organic milk.