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First Foliage Files For Chapter 11

First Foliage, a grower and marketer of tropical plants, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization late last month in Miami, listing assets of $52 million against liabilities totaling $30.7 million.

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Emerald Coast Growers Debuts New Catalog

2010-2011 marketing tool showcases new varieties, including several with new partner Terra Nova Nurseries.

USDA To Help Farmers Expand Habitat For Migrating Birds

Public/private effort will increase wetland habitat in eight states, including Florida, for migratory birds heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Medfly Outbreak Confirmed In Palm Beach County

This is the first major outbreak of Mediterranean fruit flies in more than a decade.

UF Releases Two New Groundcover Alternatives

Researchers say rhizoma perennial peanut is gaining popularity.

FNGLA Launches New And Improved Website

Revamped site was officially unveiled during this year's FNGLA annual convention.

Florida Rep Joins House Agriculture Committee

Sunshine State's ag community scores some well-deserved representation in Washington.

Harsh Hurricane Season Predicted

Seasonal outlook from NOAA is calling for an “active to extremely active” tropical storm scenario.

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