The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in … [Read More...]
Agricultural News
CREEPY-CRAWLY INSECTS FOR HALLOWEEN: TREEHOPPERS MASTER THE ART OF DISGUISE
Great costumes are an important part of Halloween. But, researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) believe that … [Read More...]
USDA STUDY REVEALS AIRBORNE FUNGUS CAN TRIGGER PLANT GROWTH
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced that a harmless airborne fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum strain … [Read More...]
USDA INVESTIGATES PACKAGES OF UNSOLICITED SEEDS FROM CHINA
USDA is aware that people across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China. USDA’s Animal and Plant … [Read More...]
Gardening News
NOOTKATONE NOW REGISTERED BY EPA
A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the Environmental Protection … [Read More...]
INFESTATION OF HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID CONFIRMED IN ADIRONDACKS
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the confirmation of an infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges … [Read More...]
USDA DECLARES AUGUST TREE CHECK MONTH
August is the peak time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is … [Read More...]
PHS LAUNCHES HARVEST 2020 INITIATIVE
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) believes all people can play a role in combating food insecurity. PHS is launching Harvest 2020, a multi-faceted … [Read More...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
THE COMMUNITY GARDENS SERVICE AS A CONNECTION POINT AND SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS
Project EverGreen, the New York City Parks GreenThumb, landscape professionals, local businesses and residents joined forces to support local gardeners in New … [Read More...]
CERTIFIED AMERICAN GROWN BECOMES AN INDEPENDENT TRADE ASSOCIATION
Certified American Grown, a diverse and unified coalition of small to large cut flower and greens farms across the United States, has transitioned from a … [Read More...]
NEW FRONT-MOUNT SNOWBLOWER ATTACHMENT FROM BOBCAT COMPANY OFFERS COMPACT TRACTOR CUSTOMERS MORE COMFORT WHILE CLEARING SNOW
Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment, is expanding its compact tractor attachment offering with the new front-mount snowblower. The front-mount … [Read More...]
OPEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP
The Board of Directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces new leadership at the helm, with the appointment of Rick Olson, Chairman and … [Read More...]
