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Sod growers shaken by economy, weather

Wally Northway — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:00:40 +0000

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 [...]

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Read the October 10th issue of the MBJ online

MBJ Staff — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:12:59 +0000

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’ [...]

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Economy, weather hurting turfgrass industry

MBJ Staff — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:31:36 +0000

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 [...]

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