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Rare Insect Intercepted In Miami
August 31, 2009
On Aug. 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport discovered a little-known insect never before found in the United States amid an incoming shipment of Protea cut flowers from South Africa.
Dow Providing Cash-Rebate Program
August 31, 2009
Dow AgroSciences kicked off its 2009-2010 Power of MORE earning program. It allows users of Dow AgroSciences turf and ornamental herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides to earn cash rebates on product purchases made Sept. 1, 2009, through Aug. 31, 2010.
Feds To Limit Nutrient Pollution In Florida Waters
August 24, 2009
The EPA announced a settlement of a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club, Florida Wildlife Federation, and other environmental groups to limit how much nutrient pollution is allowed in Florida's waterways.
Study: Sex Plays Role In Plant Defense
August 24, 2009
Why do some plants defend themselves from insect attacks better than others? New evidence shows that the difference might be due to variations in sexual reproduction.
New Encore Azalea Announced
August 24, 2009
Azalea developer Robert E. “Buddy” Lee debuted a new variety for the Encore collection: Autumn Lilac.
Agrium Adds To Polyon Product Lineup
August 24, 2009
The new fertilizers are designed to feed the plant’s root zone slowly and consistently.
Amerikan Now Part Of Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group
August 19, 2009
The Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group announced that its parent company, Myers Industries Inc., acquired the remaining 50% interest in a nursery container joint venture, Amerikan, from Florikan.
Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association Elects New Officers
August 19, 2009
Gaylon Pfeiffer was elected Chairman of the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association (FFAA) in July during FFAA's 77th Annual Meeting in Naples, FL.
Landscape Company Acquisition
August 18, 2009
Bunnell-based Austin Outdoor, a Yellowstone Landscape Group company, has acquired Dolphin Landscape of West Palm Beach, expanding its presence in Florida to 12 counties.
Warning On WPS Inspections
August 18, 2009
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Shawn Steed learned in a recent conversation with Mike Pikus from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services how nurseries and greenhouses fare during Worker Protection Standard inspections.
Ficus Whitefly Confusion
August 18, 2009
Doug Caldwell, UF/IFAS Collier County Extension agent in Naples, has been seeing a lot of confusion in the industry between identification of ficus whitefly and planthoppers.
World’s Favorite Rose
August 18, 2009
Rose aficionados in the 41-member countries that make up the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) have named a new World’s Favorite Rose.
New Asian Ambrosia Beetle Found In Florida
August 10, 2009
An Asian ambrosia beetle (Xyleborinus andrewesi) was recently collected in Ft. Myers, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service – Division of Plant Industry.
Landscape Architects Awarded
August 10, 2009
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced the selection of 33 members for induction into its distinguished Council of Fellows, among the highest honors the Society may confer upon a member. A few from Florida made the grade.
Deal Done For North Florida Nursery
August 7, 2009
Tri-B Nursery has entered into an agreement for the lease of, and grant of an option to purchase Imperial Nurseries' Quincy, FL, production facility.
Scotts Introduces New Osmocote Products
August 4, 2009
Scotts Professional has added four new Osmocote Pro formulations to its portfolio of controlled release fertilizers for professional growers.
Alligator Attacks Landscaper
August 3, 2009
A landscaper was pulling duck weed from a decorative pond at a Sanibel residence last week when a 6-foot alligator clamped down on her hand.
New Use For Sweetgum
August 3, 2009
University of Florida researchers have found that bacteria growing in the wood of sweetgum trees may improve the process of cellulosic ethanol production.
Water Webinars
August 3, 2009
