Turnover At Flower Auctions Drops In September

October 20, 2011 Staff Reporter, Florint.org

Flower and plant prices at the Dutch FloraHolland flower auctions disappointed once again last month, just as they did in August. The warm weather in early September, coupled with the ongoing economic uncertainty, is most likely to blame. Total export for the year nonetheless still stands at a plus of close to just 2 percent.

Impatiens Downy Mildew Observed In U.S. Landscapes

October 20, 2011 Ball Horticultural Company

Impatiens downy mildew was observed in U.S. landscapes late this season, prompting Ball Horticultural Company to provide educational resources and landscape recommendations to landscape contractors, to help slow the spread of this disease in North America. The company is advising landscape contractors to closely inspect beds of Impatiens walleriana, promptly remove infected plants, and to plant alternative flowers and foliage next season in beds with a history of this disease.

USDA Announces Determination Of Nonregulated Status For Altered Colored Roses

October 19, 2011 USDA APHIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its determination of nonregulated status for roses that have been genetically engineered to produce novel flower color.

Rockwell Farms, NC Participates In MPS

October 19, 2011 MPS

Rockwell Farms, of Rockwell, NC has begun participation in the MPS-ABC Environmental Certification Program. Cobey Abramowski explains that their customers were the reason why she and her father Tom decided to begin the certification process. “Our customers are grocery chains, and they are interested in buying local and buying products that are grown responsibly."

Taiwan Showcases New Orchid Breeds At Tokyo Flower Show

Taiwan officially introduced two newly developed breeds of Oncidium orchids to the world at the 2011 International Flower Expo Tokyo, drawing the attention of Japanese and international buyers.