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First Foliage Files For Chapter 11
July 14, 2010
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.
Emerald Coast Growers Debuts New Catalog
July 9, 2010
2010-2011 marketing tool showcases new varieties, including several with new partner Terra Nova Nurseries.
Medfly Outbreak Confirmed In Palm Beach County
June 29, 2010
This is the first major outbreak of Mediterranean fruit flies in more than a decade.
USDA To Help Farmers Expand Habitat For Migrating Birds
June 29, 2010
Public/private effort will increase wetland habitat in eight states, including Florida, for migratory birds heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.
UF Releases Two New Groundcover Alternatives
June 29, 2010
Researchers say rhizoma perennial peanut is gaining popularity.
FNGLA Launches New And Improved Website
June 29, 2010
Revamped site was officially unveiled during this year's FNGLA annual convention.
Florida Rep Joins House Agriculture Committee
June 24, 2010
Sunshine State's ag community scores some well-deserved representation in Washington.
Ag Organizations Call For Override Of Vetoes
June 7, 2010
Letters delivered asking to overturn Governor’s decision on two bills that passed House and Senate votes with ease.
Harsh Hurricane Season Predicted
May 28, 2010
Seasonal outlook from NOAA is calling for an “active to extremely active” tropical storm scenario.
Patents Procured For EcoTreat Process
May 19, 2010
Agricultural exportation method designed to help growers break through "soil-free" barriers to trade.
Governor Grounds Ag Bills
May 17, 2010
Despite passing state House and Senate votes with ease, Gov. Charlie Crist vetoes two key agriculture-related bills.
ForemostCo, Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery Start 'Fantastic' Voyage
May 17, 2010
