
For the state’s sod growers, 2010 was a year to forget. Rocked by low demand due to the lack of new construction as well as adverse weather patterns, the industry saw many producers forced out of business, and those that survived struggled to remain a going concern. Unfortunately, producers will hold no fond memories of [...] [...]

by MBJ Staff Published: October 6,2011
Tags: abortion, agriculture, birth control, casinos, cattle, contraceptives, economy, embryo, energy, gaming, GREEN ENERGY, hay, health care, home values, MBJ, medicine, Mississippi Business Journal, Personhood, Realtors, recession, sod, solar energy, Weather, Yes on 26
In this week’s MBJ, Amy McCullough examines the explosion of solar companies in Mississippi and whether the companies can keep up with the technology. Only time will tell how Twin Creeks and Stion hold up as Mississippians have bet nearly $400 million on green energy companies Also in this week’s paper: >> ‘YES ON 26’ [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: August 22,2011
Tags: drought, gardens, grass, heat, homes, housing, landscaping, natural disaster, real estate, residences, severe weather, sod, turfgrass, Weather, yards
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The continuing decline of the housing market and the lack of new construction are taking its toll on Mississippi’s turfgrass industry. Wayne Wells, Mississippi State University Extension turf specialist, said, “Sod production relies heavily on construction, so when there isn’t as much, sod producers feel the hit. There is some business to [...] [...]