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ZNFU: "At Agritech Expo It is Important for Us to Showcase the Zambian Agricultural Industry in Totality"
"As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. The ZNFU is the owner of the upcoming third edition of Agritech Expo, which is expected to welcome some 15,000 farming professionals in Chisamba from 14-16 April. - March 17, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
PMR Report: Agricultural Equipment Market: Segments, Dynamics, Size, Forecast, Competitive Landscape and Etc., 2014 to 2020
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released new forthcoming report on title "Agricultural Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - March 12, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
Great Results for Newly Released Grow for It Survival Seeds Vault
Just one week after its official launching, Grow For It's survival seeds vault has already captured the attention of many customers on Amazon.com. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Lean Procurement Training Hosted by Consumers Interstate Corporation in Norwich, CT
Basic education in the principles of lean manufacturing - March 09, 2016 - Consumers Interstate Corporation
Large German Pavilion at Agritech Expo Shows Growing German Interest in Zambian Agri Sector
“Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double compared to last year. Martin Botzian, Head of... - February 28, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Precision Farming - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the market is expected to benefit from promising market investments that are lifting the standards of agriculture, which offer high yields and profits. - February 24, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Agritech Expo Partner Musika Says "Zambia in a Good Position to Take Full Advantage of Its Agricultural Assets in the Future"
“It is an over-worn cliché to say that Zambia will one day become the ‘bread basket’ of the region but there is no doubt that, despite of current challenges, the future of Zambia’s farmers, both small and large scale, as suppliers of food products to the region and as... - February 14, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
North American Overseas Pellet Exports Rose for the Second Consecutive Quarter to Reach a New Record High in the 3Q/15 with the US South Shipping 77% of the Volume
The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trade of Logs in Baltic Sea Region Fell 10% in 2015 Because of Substantially Lower Demand for Softwood Pulplogs in Finland and Sweden, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
After reaching a record high in 2014, log trade in the Baltic Sea fell by 10% in 2015. Most of the decline was that of softwood pulplogs, while trade of sawlogs actually increased to reach its highest level since 2007, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russia has been surpassed by the Baltic States as the major softwood log supply region. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Import Value of Logs and Lumber to China Has Fallen by 25% in 12 Months Because of Declining Housing Constructions
The reduction in house construction in China has resulted in a substantial decline in the importation of forest products during 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The total value of imported softwood logs and lumber has fallen 25% and import prices have declined almost 30% that past 12 months. - February 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rentricity to Provide "Micro" In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Colorado & Utah Projects
Town of Grand Lake, Colorado and Ferron, Utah to install equipment package for under 10kW - sized hydro energy recovery. - February 02, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
New Company Providing Paint Services for Manufacturers Hosts Open House Showcasing Highly Automated Line in Cheney, Kansas
Albers Finishing & Solutions provides liquid paint services to regional and national customers. the liquid paint line is capable of painting 2,000 to 3,000 parts per day and features an automated conveyor that moves load bars forward and reverse or even stops them independently of the other load bars, a three-stage wash, dry off oven, two paint booths with Fanuc robots applying liquid primer and paint, a dual-lane energy-efficient cure oven and a load-assist lifter. - February 02, 2016 - Kasa Companies
Prineville-Based Company, BTL Liners, Enables Longer Growing Seasons in Central Oregon
BTL Liners, a fabricator of geosynthetic covers and tarps, provides custom greenhouse covers that can extend and enrich the growing season in Central Oregon. - January 23, 2016 - BTL Liners
Global Collagen Market to Reach $3970.3 Million by the Year 2020
Europe is the major producer of collagen ingredients and a major supplier to the Asian market. Health awareness and sports nutrition bandwagons have influenced the growth of collagen peptides in the North American market. LATAM growth is inclined to the development of the Brazilian meat industry, which has impacted the neighbouring market. - January 17, 2016 - Meticulous Research
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Larry G. Strite
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. - January 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Agritech Expo to Gather Zambia’s Farming Community in Chisamba Again to Focus on Agri Successes and Challenges
“It is so important for the farming community to get together to discuss the current challenges and share success stories in the sector,” says Liam Beckett, Event Director of the Agritech Expo, which is Zambia’s leading outdoor agriculture exhibition. “This year we look... - January 09, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. Announces Launch of New B2B Website
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. has announced the launch of its new redesigned website, www.abbottcobb.com. The redesign was created with the user experience in mind, and improving overall customer engagement. The new website offers new faceted search navigation which gives customers quick and easy access... - January 08, 2016 - Abbott & Cobb, Inc.
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber Increased in 2015, Though Prices Have Trended Downward in Key Markets
Both domestic and export prices of softwood lumber have fallen in the US, Europe and China during the 3Q/15, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian lumber exporters have had a good year with record-high export volumes, competitive export prices and 20% higher prices in Ruble terms. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Faster in Europe Than in the Rest of the World for the Past 18 Months, with the ESPI Price Index Reaching a Five Year Low, Reports WRQ
The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has declined by almost seven percent in 18 months and in the 3Q/15, was at its lowest level in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since early 2014, sawlog prices in Europe have fallen faster than in most other lumber-producing countries around the world. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Andiamo Corporation Signs Letter of Intent
Andiamo Corporation (OTC PINK: ANDI), a Wyoming holding company with multiple subsidiaries, announces that it has executed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for the Sales and Marketing of a high margin agricultural product. The purpose of the LOI is to allow the Corporation to perform its due... - December 11, 2015 - Andiamo
"Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch" Captures Hardworking Legends as Sale Discussions Continue - Second Printing of Texas Photographer’s Inaugural Book
As discussions continue for the sale of the legendary 510,572-acre Waggoner Ranch, the future is still undetermined for what may or may not change for 26 cowboys at the largest ranch in the U.S. under one contiguous fence. - December 09, 2015 - Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch
Go Grow LED Announces the Release of Their Greenhouse Series Fixture
Go Grow LED, LLC, manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced LED grow lights, announced today the release of their 500W Greenhouse Series LED fixture designed for supplemental lighting in the high mounting applications of greenhouses. - December 04, 2015 - Go Grow LED
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Bioherbicides Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, advancements in genetic engineering, sustainable and integrated pest management techniques are considered as major opportunities for the Bioherbicides market. - November 27, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Hypochlorous Acid Manufacturing Plant to Portuguese Vineyard
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed an ECA-1 Hypochlorous acid manufacturing plant sale to Cortes de Cima, Vidigueira, Portugal. The Hypochlorous acid production equipment will be used to eradicate viruses and other plant pathogens. - November 25, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
HBD VC, Mota Engil, CST, Pestana and BISTP Sponsor São Tomé and Príncipe’s Online Investment Forum with University of Oxford Venture, BusinessBinder.com, in November 2015
Meet Top Sao Tome and Principe Government Agencies and Private Sector companies online - Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Tourism and Real Estate, Fisheries, Finance, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Trade. - November 23, 2015 - BusinessBinder.com
Mansfield, Texas Self Storage, Knapp Sisters Self Storage and the Storage Barns Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - November 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, rising concerns over food and water safety globally continue to increase the need for testing contaminants, thereby generating strong demand for agricultural and environmental diagnostics. - November 12, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Premium Report, "Agribusiness Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the growth of the Global Agribusiness market is due to growing population and increasing wealth in the developing world. The drivers of the market include rise in demand to increase productivity and operational efficiency. - November 12, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Environmentally Friendly Cellulose Polymer
Standard input materials currently used in the plastics industry have been almost completely petrochemical based. Companies are now seeking to substitute petroleum-based products, like plastics and polymers, with sustainable raw materials. - November 07, 2015 - New Composite Partners
Go Grow LED Helping Businesses Secure $50M in Government Grants for Lighting Upgrades
Go Grow LED, LLC, manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced LED grow lights, announced today their commitment and support to help businesses obtain a government grant that will provide agricultural producers with $50M in funds available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The... - October 17, 2015 - Go Grow LED
Softwood Lumber Prices Continued to Fall in Many Markets Around the World in the 2q/15 Because of Weaker Demand for Wood Products
Despite reduced demand for lumber in the US, Europe and Asia, lumber production and trade volumes were relatively high during the first half of 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The supply/demand imbalance resulted in downward price pressure in key markets during the 2Q/15. - October 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Venntis Technologies TotalGrow™ TG15A Outperforms High Pressure Sodium (HPS) in Ohio State University Trials
In trials conducted this summer at OSU ATI Wooster bedding plants grown under a Venntis Technologies 155 watt TotalGrow™ light outperformed plants grown under a 400 watt High Pressure Sodium light. - October 14, 2015 - Venntis Technologies
Santa Clara River's Invasive Aquatic Plant Species Featured in New Mystery Thriller Novel
A controversial invasive aquatic plant species is at the heart of a conspiracy in what appears to be the first fictional novel surrounding the controversial subject. - October 06, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
In July 2015, Prices for Overseas Traded Hardwood Chip Were 14% Below Their Peak Four Years Ago, According to the Latest FOEX Chip Price Indexes
Prices for hardwood chips traded overseas have been in steady decline since November 2011. On the contrary, the FOEX softwood chip price index has fluctuated more the past two years and has been on an upswing for the past three months. - October 05, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Agribusiness Congress East Africa Returns to Dar es Salaam as Region Focuses on the Business of Farming
The business of farming, the effect of climate change in agriculture and attracting young people to the agri-sector are some of the main topics on the agenda at the annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa. This high-level business-to-business and business-to–government event moves to a... - October 02, 2015 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Brazilian Sawlog Prices Have Declined 40% Since 2011, and in the 2Q/15 Hit Their Lowest Levels in Ten Years
Sawmills in Brazil have become much more competitive in the export market the past few years because of substantially lower sawlog costs. In the 2Q/15, average log prices were down to their lowest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This downward trend may rebound later in 2015 as the export market for lumber is likely to improve. - September 26, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
GreenTechnologies’ Innovative Research Project to Reduce Water Pollution Receives Funding from EPA SBIR Program
GreenTechnologies, LLC. is pleased to announce that its’ research and technology development project for a sustainable nutrient removal, recovery and conversion system has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award from the United States Environmental Protection... - September 25, 2015 - GreenTechnologies, LLC
Induction Innovations Launches a New Logo & Website
This Represents the First Step in the Company's Next Evolution & Coincides with Their 15th Anniversary. - September 24, 2015 - Induction Innovations, Inc.
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
Asparagus Harvester Slashes Costs and Eliminates Labor Problems
Machine harvesting asparagus with a Geiger-Lund asparagus harvester reduces the cost of harvesting dramatically by reducing the amount of costly hand labor required. Harvesting costs represent about half of the total costs of growing asparagus. By switching to machine harvesting growers will be able to compete more effectively against asparagus imported from Mexico and Chile. - September 15, 2015 - Geiger-Lund
Lorinne T. McKnight Honored by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lorinne T. McKnight of Gustine, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture. About Lorinne T. McKnight Ms. McKnight has over 30 years experience in the... - September 12, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lack of Domestic Forest Resources Has Forced the Pulp Industry in India to Increasingly Rely on Hardwood Chips from Overseas for Its Wood Fiber Needs
Growing consumption of pulp and paper in India has increased the demand for wood fiber for the domestic pulp industry in the country, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the lack of domestic pulpwood plantations, pulp manufacturers have for the past few years increasingly been looking overseas to South Africa, Brazil, Australia and Southeast Asia for much needed hardwood chips. - September 11, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
GoToMarket LLC Announces Global High Pressure Processing (HPP) Consulting Practice
GoToMarket LLC, a leading boutique provider of consulting services, dedicated to the technology and capital equipment industries announced the formation of an independent, vendor-neutral High Pressure Processing (HPP) consulting practice. The practice works with the world’s leading food... - September 11, 2015 - GoToMarket LLC
The Nutricycler™; A DIY Fertilizer Making Kit for Small Farms and Gardens
The Nutricycler is a fertilizer making kit that eliminates the labor of organic composting and the cost of chemical fertilizer by converting green kitchen discards and grass clippings into an organic liquid fertilizer. - September 09, 2015 - Bioponica
Online Training Site Introduces a New OSHA Heat Stress Course
CertifyMe.Net, the industry-leading workplace health and safety training company, announces the release of its newest, OSHA-approved online heat stress course. The course teaches the signs and symptoms of heat stress, occupations in which workers are at higher risk of heat stress, and how workers... - August 31, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Simplify Your Home Gardening with an Automated Controller and Monitoring System
The project started as CoreConduit and through feedback and community support became the hydroMazing garden controller and monitoring system. - August 28, 2015 - CoreConduit
Hilltop Christmas Tree's Delivered to Your Door
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms is now offering a Christmas tree delivery service to customers located across the USA and Canada. - August 21, 2015 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Self Storage in Mansfield, Texas, The Knapp Sisters Self Storage and The Storage Barns Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been recognized as a Top Executive and VIP by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - August 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Harris Seeds Publishes the 2015-2016 Ornamental Growers Seed Catalog
Harris Seeds announces the publication of the Harris Seeds 2015-2016 Ornamental Growers Seed Catalog, featuring 152 pages of gorgeous annual and perennial flower and foliage seed varieties. - August 15, 2015 - Harris Seeds
ClearPay Financial Solutions, a National Provider of Financial Payment Products, Begins Strategic Partnership with UniMinds Media
UniMinds Media and ClearPay Financial have partnered to bring financial solutions to the Organic, Sustainable, and Local agricultural marketplaces. - August 13, 2015 - Organic Producer