U.S. amends boxwood, euonymous and holly entry requirements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association on March 4, 2020, that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a federal order for exports of Buxus, Euonymus and Ilex spp. from Canada to
the U.S. This relates to box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis).
The official order regulating all of Canada is posted at gfl.me/h7mH, and is effective immediately.
Shipments imported from Canada must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration (AD) certifying that the plants in the shipment fulfill one of two requirements prior to importation into the United States and territories. The plants must have been produced in a facility or area officially recognized by CFIA as free of box tree moth, or the shipment has been officially inspected and found to be free of box tree moth.
For questions, please contact Jamie Aalbers, CNLA Growers Manager, at 647-724-8630 or jamie@canadanursery.com.
GCC Summit heads to Edmonton
Garden Centres Canada (GCC) is hosting its second annual GCC Summit in Edmonton, Alta., July 6-8 at the Edmonton Coast Plaza Hotel. During this unique summit, independent garden centre owners and operators from across Canada will come together to discuss, share and be inspired.
This event takes place over two-and-a-half days, and includes a welcoming reception, an all-day tour of unique garden centres — big and small — and a full day of engaging speakers. Speakers include marketing and operations expert Corey Bordine and merchandising expert Eve Tigwell. If you are interested and would like to be kept up-to-date on the 2020 GCC Summit, please contact Anne Kadwell at anne@canadanursery.com.
Brandt expands dealer network
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Regina, Sask., has completed the acquisition of Nortrax Canada and Nortrax Quebec to extend its dealer network across the country. It is now the exclusive John Deere Construction and Forestry dealer for all of Canada. With the addition of Nortrax locations in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, Brandt Tractor will now operate a network of over 100 Deere Construction and Forestry dealerships and service points, employing over 3,400 people.
“The addition of 29 stores to Brandt’s already extensive sales and support network allows for numerous synergies that will benefit our customers across the country,” says Brandt President and CEO Shaun Semple. “This deal makes Brandt the only full-line dealer that spans coast-to-coast-to-coast allowing us to put more premium quality products and support services into the hands of more customers than ever before.”
EPA concludes glyphosate review
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded its regulatory review of glyphosate.
“After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA has concluded there are no risks of concern to human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that it is not a carcinogen,” the agency states.
More information on glyphosate and EPA’s interim decision visit www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate.
Dutch breeder wins AIPH award
Anthura BV won the International Grower of the Year 2020 Award from the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The 2020 AIPH International Grower of the Year Award was won by Anthura.
The Bleiswijk, Netherlands-based grower won the Gold Rose award, presented by Royal FloraHolland CEO Steven van Schilfgaarde, at the AIPH IGOTY Awards on Jan. 28 at IPM in Essen, Germany.
Now in its 11th year, The Grower of the Year Award is an annual celebration of excellence and best practices in ornamentals production. Anthura was also awarded gold in the young plants and sustainability categories.
The awards are adjudicated by a panel of six internationally renowned horticulture experts, chaired by AIPH Vice-President Tim Edwards.
Vineland hires director of automation
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) named Hussam Haroun director of automation. In his new role, Haroun will oversee Vineland’s activities related to automation, artificial intelligence and digital agriculture technologies. Haroun holds a masters of engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation from McMaster University and has experience in the telecommunications industry, managing multimillion dollar projects with Rogers Communications as a senior design engineer.
“Haroun’s technical, business and leadership experience will provide an excellent foundation for his role at Vineland in leading the automation team to success,” says Tania Humphrey, PhD, Vice President, Research and Development. “Automation is key for Canadian growers to address rising costs, labour accessibility and more efficient resource management. Vineland is proud to be a leader in this developing field.”
Correction
The article in January 2020 Landscape Trades, “Atlantic designers tour Normandy,” carried an incorrect byline. The story was written by Bob Howard.
