Syngenta Flowers Releases 2013-14 Kwik Kombos Brochure
Syngenta Flowers's Kwik Kombos lineup has expanded to 28 premium combinations for the 2012-2013 season.
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SNA 2013 – Connecting The Industry Across The Southeast
SNA 2013 combines the SNA Research Conference, the Southern Plant Conference, the SNA Annual Business Meeting, and SNA State Officer’s Conference with a New Regional Marketplace to bring one unparalleled event – all under one roof! …
Chrysal Grow: New Generation Post-Harvest Treatment
In April Chrysal launched a new range of post-harvest treatments for growers; Chrysal Grow. The range consisting of Grow 20, 30 and 40 is free from aluminium sulphate and gives significant improved vase life performance. Following extensive testing and collaboration with Auction FloraHolland, use of the new Chrysal Grow range will become mandatory for several flower types. …
Guatemalan Cut Flower Exports Steadily Recovering From Crisis
The Central American republic of Guatemala has seen its ornamental horticulture exports steadily recover since the economic crisis of 2008. Annual growth has averaged 7 to 8% and this year, too, that trend appears to be continuing. …
USDA Releases Floriculture Crops 2012 Summary
The 2012 wholesale value of floriculture crops is up 1 percent from the 2011 valuation. The total crop value at wholesale for the 15-State program for all growers with $10,000 or more in sales is estimated at $4.13 billion for 2012, compared with $4.08 billion for 2011. California continues to be the leading State with crops valued at $985 million, down 3 percent from the 2011 value. Florida, the next largest producer, is down 3 percent from the prior year to $812 million in wholesale value. These two States account for 44 percent of the 15-State total value. For 2012, the top 5 States are California, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and North Carolina, which account for $2.72 billion, or 66 percent, of the 15-State total value. …