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The Truth About Bottled Water That You're Not Supposed To Know

Survival Guide: Meat Clubs

Think seasons only matter for fruits and vegetables? Think again. They don’t call them ‘spring chickens’ for nothing.

Finding an Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner

How a handful of dry cleaners hawking "organic" and "eco-friendly" services stacked up.

8 Early Warning Signs of Canine Cancer that Dog Owners Can’t Ignore

Nobody wants to think about the "C-word," but unfortunately, cancer is the leading cause of natural…

Why American Manufacturing Still Matters

"A manufacturing base that isn't driven by excellence and value is worthless." -Mike Petters, president and CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries.

More Cleaning Chemicals You Should Never Mix.

​More Cleaning Chemicals You Should Never Mix. Rug Renovating.

Cleaning Chemicals Can Expose Workers & Building Occupants to Hazardous Fumes, Vapors & Gases

Cleaning chemicals are frequently handled by workers involved with building maintenance, janitorial and housekeeping services. The use of many of these chemicals can expose workers and others to health concerns and impact the indoor air quality of the surrounding area., , , , Chemicals in some cleaning products can be irritating to the skin or cause rashes. Some of these products contain corrosive chemicals that can cause severe burns if splashed on the skin or in the eyes. Many can generate...

Are the Cleaning Chemicals You Use Harming the Surfaces You Clean?

Mesa House Cleaning Service - Are the Cleaning Chemicals You Use Harming the Surfaces You Clean?Residential cleaning business owners face many challenges and among them include...

Cleaning chemicals: Know the risks

Breathing problems. Itchy skin, rashes and burns. Irritated eyes. For some workers, including maintenance workers, janitors and housekeepers, these symptoms may have a common factor: cleaning products.

Seed Life Chart: Are Your Seeds Still Good?

Don't throw old seeds out just yet! Depending on the type of seed and its quality, you may be able to store them and use them next year or a few years after.

More Emphasis Needed on Seed Quality When it Comes to Treating Seed

To me, seed safety is an evaluation of the potential impact of a seed treatment on the physiological quality of... Read More

Watermelons: What happened to the seeds?

The iconic,black-studded watermelon wedge appears destined to become a slice of vanished Americana. If that sounds alarmist,try to remember the last time you had to spit out a grape seed.

Getting unordered seeds and stuff in the mail?

Those mysterious seeds from China have been in the headlines, but we’re also hearing about other stuff that people are getting that looks connected to the seed mystery.

The plant with seeds that can grow meat

In an Icelandic greenhouse barley is being grown which could help produce meat without animals.

5 Steps to a Winning Seed Dealership

Change Your Perspective<br>You must change how your view your seed dealership to help you generate the most sales possible.<br>Build Your Dealership<br>Stop trying to peddle a few token units and instead turn every farmer into a long-term, loyal customer for life.<br>Defend Against Competitors<br>Combat price deals and incentive programs that other companies use to steal your customers.<br>“5 steps to change how you view your seed dealership to help you generate the most sales possible”<br>-ROD OSTHUS

Cotton seed for dinner? That could become a reality

The cotton industry hopes to launch a new market for a genetically modified cotton plant whose seeds are edible for humans.

The Tricks of the Trade: Swapping Seeds for Fun and Frugality

After a spring when seed sellers couldn’t keep up with the surge in orders, gardeners may want to consider an alternative way to acquire seeds for next year, such as a seed swap. Keep in mind, though, that trading isn’t for those who insist on receiving precisely as much as they give.In a large computer-generated …

Sharon Bokan: How to read seed labels

If you buy seed from a reputable dealer, you can be assured information on the package and seed in the package meets certain requirements.

6 Key Tips for Seed Treater Maintenance

With growing use of seed treatments, the off-season is a good time for retailers to make sure their seed treating equipment is in good working order