Lawmakers Urge USDA To Tap Into Other Resources To Fight Bird Flu

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack should tap into funds used for other projects at his department to help mitigate the spread of bird flu and limit the economic damage the deadly virus has had on poultry farms that have been infected with the disease, lawmakers said Wednesday.

Whole Foods Market & Instacart Partner For Mother's Day Floral & Gift Delivery

April 30, 2015 Whole Foods Market

An estimated 54 million American households will purchase flowers or plants for Mother’s Day* so Whole Foods Market and Instacart are making it more convenient by delivering flowers in as little as one hour across 15 major US metros, along with a selection of thoughtful gifts for moms. Through an exclusive partnership, the two companies are offering a more convenient and affordable alternative to traditional floral delivery, including blooms that have higher standards like Whole Trade® or Responsibly Grown ratings.

DNA Green Group Has A New Name: Dümmen Orange

April 30, 2015 Dümmen Orange

DNA Green Group has a new name: Dümmen Orange. The company revealed the new name, the logo and the brand values of the company at all facilities in 16 countries on Thursday April 23.

Deliflor Chrysanten Introduces Barca Splendid

April 30, 2015 Deliflor Chrysanten

On April 30th, grower Arcadia Chrysanten starts the supply of the new disbudded chrysanthemum Barca Splendid. A beautiful, dark pink addition to the Barca family, that exists of Barca, Barca Red and now Barca Splendid. The vase life of Barca Splendid is very good. This double flowered chrysanthemum will be supplied on water. Arcadia Chrysanten will supply approximately 10.000 stems per week at the auctions FloraHolland Naaldwijk and Aalsmeer.

Quintuplet Of Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers Take Expertise To A Whole New Level

Some companies have one certified expert. Some have two. Then there’s a Monroe-based cheese company that has five of them.