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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Calculating Oregon's damage from ice, snow Dec. 30, 2008, Wilsonville, OR — According to early estimates by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, Oregon’s largest sector of agriculture sustained millions of dollars in damage due to recent winter storms. Myers to close three operations Dec. 23, 2008, Akron, OH – As part of the previously announced strategic initiatives and manufacturing optimization program for its Lawn and Garden Segment, Myers Industries, Inc. is realigning certain of its manufacturing assets. This will result in the closure of three facilities and reallocation of production to other Myers facilities. Green energy from the farm Dec. 19, 2008, Guelph, Ont. - Seas of prairie grasses are now blowing in the wind on farms in eastern Canada. With wood pellets becoming scarce and fossil fuel prices on a roller coaster, native grasses turned into pellets may just be one of our most important fuels of the future. UA student hopes to grow his career, and lettuce, hydroponically
Pink hibiscus mealybug pheromone licensed  Dec. 16, 2008, Beltsville, MD — The Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
has granted an exclusive license to South Carolina Scientific, Inc., of
Columbia, S.C., to produce and market an ARS-developed insect sex
pheromone that can help control the pink hibiscus mealybug, a crop pest
that can cause up $750 million in damage annually to U.S. crops.
The 'nuts and bolts' of IPM  Dec. 15, 2008, Vineland Station, Ont. — The Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, in conjunction with Flowers Canada
(Ontario), is hosting a one-day workshop on “How to develop and
implement an IPM program for your greenhouse operation.”
Helping keep Bambi at bay  Dec. 15, 2008, Keremoes, B.C. — How often have you heard about deer
happily munching away on garden plants, much to the dismay of the
owners? Here’s one garden centre addressing the issue head-on with their
“Living in Harmony with Nature” display of deer-resistant perennials.
Celebrating Poinsettia Day!  Dec. 12, 2008 — Poinsettias have a special day all for their own! By an Act of Congress in the U.S., Dec.12 was set aside as National
Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who
is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United
States.
Shipping Bougainvillea without shattering  Dec. 12, 2008, Boynton Beach, FL — Bougainvillea Growers International
(BGI), the largest wholesale bougainvillea grower in North America, has
discovered the secret to shipping bougainvillea by using a mix of
proprietary bloom inhibitors in conjunction with a strict selection
process.
Vineland welcomes research partners Dec. 12, 2008, Vineland, Ont. — Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) announces it has executed Memorandums of Understanding each with both Brock University and Niagara College with the objective to work collaboratively on horticulture and agriculture research. |
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