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14.04.09

MISONIX, INC., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of ultrasonic medical devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Medical Devices, and Laboratory and Scientific Products. The Medical Devices segment provides Auto Sonix ultrasonic cutting and coagulatory system, refurbishing revenues of ultrasound systems and replacement transducers for the medical diagnostic ultrasound industry, ultrasonic lithotriptor, ultrasonic neuroaspirator used for neurosurgery, and soft tissue aspirator used primarily for the cosmetic surgery market. The Laboratory and Scientific Products segment offers Sonicator ultrasonic liquid processors; Aura ductless fume enclosures for filtration of gaseous contaminates; Labcaire autoscope and Guardian endoscope disinfectant systems; and wet scrubber. The company serves research and clinical laboratories; industrial markets, such as paint, pigment, ceramic, and pharmaceutical manufacturers;

Source: TMCnet

Floriculture survey deadline approaching

Dr. Charlie Hall posted the following information on his "Making Cents" Blog.

Floriculture producers in the following states who generate $10,000 or more in gross annual sales are urged to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture's annual Floriculture Production Survey by mid-January. Surveys were mailed on Dec. 8, 2008.

The states included in the annual survey include California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

The survey provides the only detailed information about the production and sales of cut flowers, flowering, bedding and foliage plants, and cultivated florist greens. Without grower input, the government is left without the necessary data to gauge these crops' contribution to the nation's economy. In 2007, the combined wholesale value for the 15 states surveyed was $4.1 billion.

Growers can use the information as a benchmark to identify state and national trends. Government policymakers use the data at the state and national levels to appropriate resources. Reliable data is also crucial to obtaining research funding, government support and ensuring the industry receives its fair share of limited funding. Ten major floriculture organizations have endorsed this effort and their presidents have signed the letter accompanying the survey.

If you have received one of the surveys, please take the time to complete it if you have not already done so. Producers who fail to return a completed questionnaire by Jan. 20 will be contacted by telephone or in person to complete the survey.

Source: East Texas Nursery and Greenhouse IPM Program