Care is urged after imported fire ants found in palm tree shipment
Department of Agriculture | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
State authorities are alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported fire ants were detected during a routine check at a Sussex County business by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries nursery inspection team. They were eradicated and do not pose a threat.
Gov. Markell Celebrates Arbor Day at Appoquinimink
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015
Governor Jack A. Markell celebrated Arbor Day today by honoring the winners of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual school poster contest and joining Appoquinimink High School students and staff to plant more than 30 trees donated by Delmarva Power, which was also recognized with a “Tree Line USA” Award.
Delaware horse racing has $182 million economic impact, study finds
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Delaware horse racing contributed more than $182 million to the state’s economy in 2014, supporting the equivalent of more than 1,500 full-time jobs, according to an economic impact study released today.
Delaware farmers’ market season begins
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2015
The 2015 Delaware farmers’ market season opens this week, kicking off another great local growing season after a record-setting 2014. “A taste of Delaware is available at any local farmers’ market or farmstand, where First State families can buy directly from our state’s farm families,” said Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee.
Delaware thoroughbred officials chosen to lead Organization of Racing Investigators
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Two Delaware racing officials have been named chairman and secretary of the Organization of Racing Investigators, which represents racetracks, regulatory agencies and law enforcement involved in upholding the integrity of horse racing.
