Breakthrough Agreement On Free Trade Deals Expected Within Days

The Obama administration is expected to announce in the next couple days that it has finalized a series of "trade-adjustment assistance" measures expected to boost congressional support for a series of stalled free-trade deals with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama, Politico reports.

International Flower Bulb Centre Calling It Quits

The management board of the International Flower Bulb Centre (IFBC) has announced that the promotional organization will halt its activities and cease to exist as of the beginning of next year.

Le Moyne College Researchers Say Smelling Flowers Can Make You Friendlier

In a set of experiments, Nicole Hovis and Theresa White of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. determined how a non-detectable level of flower scent influenced people's behaviors.

Blooms Of Bressingham & OSU Team Up At OFA

Visitors to OFA are invited to a garden party at Ohio State University on Monday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens and Blooms of Bressingham.

USDA Launches New Email Subscription Service For Plant Health Stakeholders

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) plant protection and quarantine (PPQ) program is announcing the availability of a new email subscription service for plant health stakeholders. This service allows individuals to receive updates on a variety of plant health topics and provides PPQ with an immediate means to relay important messages to stakeholders.