Thursday, February 18, 2010

Conference on Floricultures Environmental Footprint

Seeley Conference to Discuss Environmental Footprint
An Inconvenient Truth or Consumer Opportunity? June 26 - 29, 2010, Ithaca, N.Y.

"Seeley Conferences promote discussion of issues important to the future of commercial floriculture. The meetings are structured to foster discussion by industry leaders and increase the level of understanding of topics through presentations by speakers with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The goal of the Conference is to better prepare attendees to make decisions on issues that have a great impact on their businesses and the industry as a whole." For more information visit the Seeley Conference website.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Phenology and Degree day model calculator

Online Phenology and Degree day models for agricultural and pest management decision making in the US. Very helpful for timing pesticide applications and biological control releases. This is targeting more the Pacific NW and Canada. Calculator link