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News ArchivesYEAR2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Ottawa supporting LED research project Feb. 28, 2011, Portneuf, Que. – The federal government is investing in an innovative technology for greenhouses that will help growers improve efficiency while reducing operational costs. Le français suit FCC: exercise financial fitness planning Feb. 28, 2011, Regina – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is committed to advancing the business of agriculture, and urges producers to think about how financial fitness can advance their own agribusiness. First eastern Canada grower begins MPS Feb. 25, 2011, Kleinburg, Ont. – George Sant & Sons Ltd. co-owners Ron, Rick and Dan Sant recently began the MPS-ABC environmental certification program in their Kleinburg greenhouses. Bevo: sales up in 2nd quarter Feb. 24, 2011, Langley, B.C. – Bevo Agro Inc. (BVO:TSX-V) reports sales of $4,333,408 for the second quarter ending Dec. 31, 2010, compared to sales of $3,705,700 for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009. StatsCan releases ‘farm receipts’ report Feb. 23, 2011 – Greenhouse product sales were generally up or about held their own in 2010, according to a recent Farm Cash Receipts report by Statistics Canada, with floriculture doing a little better than vegetables. Dosatron celebrating silver anniversary Feb. 22, 2011, Clearwater, Fla. – Dosatron International, Inc. is celebrating 25 years of providing water-powered chemical dosing technology. Blogging: what's new with nematodes? Feb. 21, 2011, Ames, Iowa – Becker Underwood, Inc. has launched its new beneficial nematodes blog, Nematode News. Fungus gnats got you gnawing your nails? Feb. 18, 2011 – Fungus gnat larvae can burrow into the roots and up the stem of cuttings that you’re trying to root. Michigan State University researchers have posted an article on fungus gnats on their Integrated Pest Management Resources website. Vanderhout on OFVGA board Feb. 18, 2011 – Jan Vanderhout of Beverly Greenhouses Ltd. in Waterdown has been elected to the board of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA). Blue orchid a ‘Cool’ winner at TPIE Feb. 17, 2011 – Audiences at TPIE raved over the world’s first blue phalaenopsis orchid, ‘Blue Mystique.’ |