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Almond Ace Packing Recognized for “Superior” Ranking & Recognition of Excellence by AHPA
Almond Ace Packing Inc., a grower-owned almond processing, almond manufacturing and export company, was recognized by the Almond Hullers & Processors Association (AHPA) for achieving a “Superior” rating for the 2014-2015 season during an unannounced food safety and plant sanitation... - August 10, 2015 - Almond Ace Packing Inc.
Pipestone Streamlines Payroll with the Capital Prepaid BlazePays Visa Prepaid Card
Minnesota hog farm taps into the benefits of prepaid cards to pay its geographically dispersed employees. Pipestone System uses the BlazePays Prepaid Visa Card, managed by Capital Prepaid Services, for payroll. - August 08, 2015 - Capital Prepaid Services
Masport Honoured to Win Trust
Earning and maintaining the trust of New Zealanders, Masport has once again proudly secured the top spot in the 2015 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands award, in the Gardening Equipment Division. - July 29, 2015 - Masport Limited
Professional of the Year 2015 in Agriculture, Larry G. Strite, Now Named Professional of the Year 2016
Larry G. Strite of Bay Springs, Mississippi, is the Professional of the Year 2015 in Agriculture and has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - July 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
ACB Solutions in Holland Relies on Eldon Enclosures to Provide Customer-Specific Solutions in the Food Industry
ACB Solutions is a Dutch-based business that specializes in conveyors and conveyor-systems for over 20 years, offering a wide range of advanced, customer-specific solutions whether as part of a machine, a new conveyor or an entirely new process line. The company partnered with Eldon for an automatic processing line. - July 18, 2015 - Eldon Group
New Machine Makes Mechanical Asparagus Harvesting Possible
Geiger-Lund Harvesters is introducing the Model OR-24, a low-cost, one-row, selective mechanical asparagus harvester for small asparagus farms. The machine retails for only $32,399 and will reduce the cost of harvesting. Harvesting asparagus is arguably one of the most grueling of agricultural... - July 17, 2015 - Geiger-Lund
CannaGrow Expo Comes Portland, Oregon
First Grow Expo in Recreationally Legal Oregon - July 07, 2015 - CannaConnections
Dash Announces Alliance with Phoenix Systems
Document Management Software developer Dash announces alliance with Phoenix Systems of Ontairo, Canada. - July 07, 2015 - Dash, Inc
The Internet of Stings; WiFi for Your Beehive
New Zealand based beekeeping technology company, Hivemind Ltd, have released a new WiFi beehive scale and smartphone app that will allow urban beekeepers, bee educators and researchers, to better monitor their bees and more easily share their knowledge about these vitally important pollinators. A crowdfunding campaign for the product is currently live on the indiegogo platform here: www.indiegogo.com/at/wifibees - June 30, 2015 - Hivemind
Polylast Systems, LLC Announces New Flooring with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology
Scottsdale-based, Polylast Systems announced today, that it has partnered with Microban®, the nation’s leading antimicrobial technology company, to create an antimicrobial solution for its flooring systems. Polylast manufactures a seamless, 100% recycled rubber flooring that provides... - June 27, 2015 - Polylast Systems, LLC
Smart Tech is the Future of Farming: How AgSmarts Will Help Save Water and Money
AgSmarts is a Precision Ag tech company providing intelligent, connected devices for optimizing irrigation. - June 24, 2015 - AgSmarts
AgSmarts Mobile App Brings IoT and Cloud Computing to Fields
AgSmarts brings the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to the agricultural sector and puts the information directly in the hands of farmers via a new mobile app and web portal. - June 23, 2015 - AgSmarts
Update: Six Emerging ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to ag Investors
New information for AgTech Week, a new ag conference by GAI and Larta Institute, launches Monday, June 22 through June 24 in San Francisco, CA. Six emerging ag innovative companies are presenting/pitching in the AgTech Innovation Expo session on Thurs. 5 of 6 companies have received business assistance from Larta in their CAP programs or Ag Innovation Showcase. - June 18, 2015 - Larta Institute
Three Emerging Ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to Ag Investors
Global Ag Investing & Larta Institute, two thought leaders in ag investing and innovation, have partnered to combine their organizations’ knowledge and networks for a West Coast ag conference, AgTech Week, June 22-24. Keynote address and town hall Q&A by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Three emerging ag companies, from Larta Institute’s commercialization assistance programs will be presenting at the conference to investors: Asilomar Bio, Whole Trees and Stony Creek Colors. - June 13, 2015 - Larta Institute
Wood Pellet Exports from the US Increased for the 12th Consecutive Quarter in the 4Q/14
North American pellet exports were 22 percent higher in 2014 than in the previous year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. While US shipments have been on a steady rise for three years, Canadian export volumes trended downward during 2014. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Professional of the Year, Larry G. Strite, Honored as 1 of the Top 10 in Agriculture for 2015
Larry G. Strite of Bay Springs, Mississippi, is the Professional of the Year 2015 and has now been selected as 1 of the Top 10 in Agriculture by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - June 12, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
John D. Wilham Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John D. Wilham of Fithian, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture and the machinery to intake, dry, convey and store grain and its byproducts. About John D. Wilham Mr. - June 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
International Agribusiness Group Unveils Redesigned Website
International Agribusiness Group (IAG), a market leader in agricultural commodity research, is proud to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.iag-group.com. The redesigned website highlights key IAG services and aims to help IAG clients find the information they need quickly and easily. Key features include refined seaso nal weather reports, daily video weather updates, and an annual crop tour analysis. - June 03, 2015 - International Agribusiness Group
Larry G. Strite Honored as a 2015 Top 10 Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has been recognized as a 2015 Top 10 Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Animal Feed Additives Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast Till 2025 by Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced a new upcoming report “Animal Feed Additives Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025: Future Market Insights" to their offering. - May 24, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Agritech Outreach Programme Has Already Started to Transform School in Chisamba, Zambia
Some 546 students and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are already reaping the benefits of the recently launched Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. The school is situated on the GART research farm where the annual Agritech Expo takes place, and the event organisers... - May 22, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Smart Agriculture Analytics Hires Brazil Vice President of Business Development
Smart Agriculture Analytics, a sales accelerating service for agricultural technology suppliers focused on the China market, today announced the appointment of Dr. Avram Slovic as vice president of business development in Brazil. Slovic brings more than a decade of experience in the biotechnology... - May 16, 2015 - Smart Agriculture Analytics
AgSmarts Partners with Clear2there to Offer Smart Irrigation Solutions
Clear2there and AgSmarts sign National Distribution Agreement to offer AgSmarts to smart farm solutions. AgSmarts is a Precision Agriculture technology company offering a powerful, flexible suite of hardware and software tools that offer critical environmental data for producers to optimize irrigation, increase yields, minimize cost, and conserve water. Clear2there will sell the solution through its distribution network of 170 independent telecommunications service providers. - May 09, 2015 - AgSmarts
Zambian President Lungu’s Visit to Agritech Expo Provided “Much-Needed Political Buy-in” - ZNFU
The second Agritech Expo in the heart of Zambia’s agri community in Chisamba in April drew more than 11 700 visitors, including the country’s President Edgar Lungu, the Vice President, Mrs Inonge Wina, the Zambian and German agri ministers and many other dignitaries and agri experts. - May 07, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Water from Air System Irrigates Qatar Farm
Atmospheric Water Solutions Provides Water for Farming - May 05, 2015 - Atmospheric Water Solutions
Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most
Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Letter from the President and COO of American Green (OTC: ERBB) Progress Continues
The following is a letter from the President and COO of American Green regarding the continued progress of the company: Dear Shareholder, I would like to share a few thoughts with you as we proceed into this year's second quarter. April has been a month of growth and improvement for American... - April 30, 2015 - American Green
Sawlog Prices Declined in Many Countries During 2014 and the GSPI Price Index in the 4Q/14 Was at the Lowest Level in Two Years
For the third consecutive quarter, the GSPI price index fell in the 4Q/2014 to the lowest level in two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines the past year have occurred in Europe, Latin America and Oceania, while prices in North America have remained stable thanks to healthy domestic demand for lumber. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Fell Towards the End of 2014 in the US, Japan and the Nordic Countries, While Import Prices to China Remained Unchanged from Earlier in the Year
Softwood lumber exports were 5-8% higher in Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries in 2014 compared to 2013, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Prices for lumber trended down over the course of the year, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar and weaker wood markets in Europe and Asia. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Honored Lifetime Member, Larry Strite, Has Been Inducted into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals' Roundtable for 2015
Larry Strite of Bay Springs, Mississippi, became a VIP member in 2013 for his accomplishments in the field of Agriculture. Since then, he has been inducted into the America’s Roundtable and has been named Professional of the Year in Agriculture for 2014. He has now been inducted into the America’s Roundtable for 2015. - April 22, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lorinne T. McKnight Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lorinne T. McKnight of Gustine, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture. About Lorinne T. McKnight Ms. McKnight has over 30 years experience in the agricultural field. - April 21, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Larry G. Strite Honored as a Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Roundtable for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. Mr. Strite was also the recipient of this award in 2014. - April 17, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
AgSmarts Technology Now in Hutson, Inc. Retail Locations
AgSmarts’ first round of commercially available products is now in stores at Hutson, Inc. retail locations. - April 16, 2015 - AgSmarts Inc.
Honored Lifetime Member, Larry G. Strite, Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Larry G. Strite of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has been named Professional of the Year 2015 for his accomplishments in the field of Agriculture. - April 15, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Agritech Outreach Programme to Assist School in Chisamba with Upgrades, Supplies and Farming
The Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba will be the first institution to benefit from the recently launched Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. “Working with the ZNFU we are organising an international exhibition of the latest agriculture machinery and technologies to drive growth in the... - April 11, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
DMI Develops the FoodKeeper, an App Designed to Educate Consumers on Proper Food Handling and Storage
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Leverages Mobility to Enhance Public Awareness with Easy-to-Use Consumer App. - April 10, 2015 - Digital Management, LLC
Commercial Aquaponics Gold - New eBook by the Leaders in Aquaponics, Colle and Phyllis Davis, Inventors of Portable Farms Aquaponics Systems
Commercial Aquaponics Gold is the information you will need to make an informed business decision about commercial aquaponics growing in controlled environment agricultural (CEA). Book also ofers two free bonuses: 1) A formal ten-step strategy business plan template designed specifically for commercial aquaponics growing to present to funders and, 2) PFAS LLC's Executive Summary showing production and operating costs, profits and ROI. - March 30, 2015 - Concept to Licensing LLC
Agritech Expo to Address Finance Challenges of the Zambian Farming Community
Many Zambian farmers struggle to get access to finance in order to grow and expand their businesses. At the upcoming Agritech Expo at GART in Chisamba from 16-18 April, local agri experts will be on hand with free financial advice that is specifically geared towards to the agricultural sector and... - March 29, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Larry G. Strite’s Third Consecutive Award as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has been recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. Mr. Strite was also the recipient of this award in 2013 and 2014. - March 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Vortex Mixing Technology Rises to the Challenge for a Value Powder Mixer
With the development of the industry and consumer demand on the rise, high performance, efficient and complicated powder handling process technology is required by every manufacturer. While there are less labor costs, more automatic systems are appearing in factories. So, choosing the right, high... - March 19, 2015 - Vortex Mixing Technology Co., Ltd
Practical, Free Workshops Again for Farmers at Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April
The upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 16-18 April at GART in Chisamba, offers a range of free, practical workshops to assist farmers in the use of the latest technologies to improve their productive capacity and to become more competitive. More than 10 000 people are expected to descend on... - March 19, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Global Collagen (Gelatine & Collagen Peptide) Market to Reach $4.4 Billion by the Year 2020
Europe is the major producer of collagen ingredients and the major supplier to Asian markets. Health awareness and sports nutrition bandwagons have influenced the growth of collagen peptide in the North American market. LATAM growth is inclined to the development of Brazilian meat industry, which has impacted the neighbouring market. - March 18, 2015 - Meticulous Research
Larry Strite Has Been Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Larry Strite of Bay Springs, Mississippi, became a VIP member in 2013 for his accomplishments in the field of Agriculture. Since then, he has been inducted into the America’s Roundtable and has been named Professional of the Year in Agriculture for 2014. - March 17, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Lori Bigelow
Lori Bigelow of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - March 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Plant Cell Fusion Releases Results of Grape (Vineyard) & Citrus Grove Field Trials
Plant Cell Fusion (PCF), a plant nutrient/growth booster distributed by DMR Trading Corp., has released test results from recent Vineyard (Grape) and Citrus Grove field trials. The results demonstrate the significant impact PCF has on alleviating nutrient deficiencies in both of these crops. - March 06, 2015 - Mindgammon Ltd
Sugarcane Growers Sensitised on Farm Mechanisation Tools
The management of the Andhra Sugars, a leading sugar manufacturer in the state, has deployed a couple of German-made farm implements mould board plough and power harrow for demonstration on its premises. - March 06, 2015 - Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt Ltd.
Softwood Log Imports to China Slowed in the 4Q/14, But 2014 Was Still a Record Year with the Import Value Surpassing 5.4 Billion Dollars
China is the largest importer of logs in the world and although the log shipments to the country slowed in the 4Q of last year, import volumes hit a record high in 2014, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The import cost of softwood logs in the 4Q/14 was seven percent below the prices seen in the 4Q/13, with the costs for logs from New Zealand and the US having fallen the most. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Richland Rum Awarded Gold in International Tasting Competitions in Hong Kong (CWSA) and Madrid (CWWSC)
The Hong Kong and Madrid Top Ratings follow Additional Prestigious International Accolades for the "Sprit of GeorgiaTM." Recently Awards include Los Angeles SIP Awards, The Fifty Best Award, The Craft Spirit Awards and The Beverage Testing Institute Tastings (BTI). - March 02, 2015 - Richland Rum
HAGA’s 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Pack Grabs #1 Spot on Amazon’s Herb Plants & Seeds Category
Home and Garden America (HAGA) released a statement this morning regarding the latest achievement of its 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Pack. The product was revealed to have earned the top spot on Amazon.com’s Herb Plants Seeds category. The survival seeds pack was launched in late November... - February 19, 2015 - Home and Garden America