SAF, ANLA Defend USDA Chemical Usage Survey

Investigators from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) asked SAF and ANLA for comments during the course of a study the GAO is conducting on the USDAs Agricultural Chemical Usage survey and its discontinuance as part of a 2007 budget-cutting effort.

New! 2011 Ecke Ranch Catalog

July 1, 2010 Ecke Ranch

At Ecke Ranch, we are always looking at consumer trends driving other industries for inspiration and application to our products. Through our Design Center here in Encinitas, our team not only helps us create programs that maximize the value of our crops, but also keeps our breeding focused on fulfilling the needs of future markets and consumer demands.

Ball Seed Customer Day July 30th

Ball Seed Customer Day is back and better than ever this year with North Americas largest industry field day event that will include informative presentations from hundreds of experts and tours of the latest varieties in The Gardens at Ball expanded evaluation gardens. Set for Friday, July 30, customers of Ball Seed will have the chance to visit The Gardens at Ball, located at 622 Town Road, for a full-day of activities and festivities.

Proven Florist’s Best Practices: Promote Fresh Cut Flowers

Share proven marketing best practices from the Retail Florist of the Year contest, co-sponsored by WF&FSA, with your customers. The information is in a “Word” document so that you can use it in whatever way suits you. The following is the latest in a series.

First Reactions From Florists On White Naomi!

June 30, 2010 Schreurs

Since her introduction, the rose White Naomi! continues to draw out admiration and positive reviews from many florists as well as other flower enthusiasts. See the positive reactions at our Facebook page