Floral

In addition to growth in the textile and apparel industry, some AGOA countries have begun to export new products to the United States, such as cut flowers, horticultural products, automotives and steel. While Nigeria and Angola are the largest exporters under Agoa, South Africa’s exports are diverse.
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The goal was to help local florists, but a bill sitting on Governor John Kitzhaber's desk may actually end up hurting other Oregon companies. …

The company said that the acquisition is the latest step in its vertical integration strategy and will enable it to "continue to improve the quality and freshness of its flowers". Morrisons would not comment on what it paid for the company. …

Even after a two-year recession, the bedding-plant industry in East Texas has not showed down. Neither has the introduction of new varieties, says Dr. Brent Pemberton, Texas AgriLife Research horticulturist, who has conducted bedding-plant trials at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton since 1994. The East Texas Horticultural Field Day, set for June 23, will allow the public to view the results of the trials.
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PlantHaven is pleased to announce that three PlantHaven varieties have been selected for the 2011 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. …