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SGS Informs on USDA 2013 Food Pesticide Program
On 19 December 2014, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published their 2013 data from the pesticide program. - February 17, 2015 - SGS
Log Prices in Western US Fell in the 3Q Because Decreasing Log Exports to Asia
For many years, the sawlog market in Western US has been impacted by the demand for logs and lumber in Asia. With the constant increase in log exports, domestic sawlog prices have more than doubled over the past five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, from the 1Q to 3Q in 2014, this upward trend was broken as log prices fell almost ten percent because of a weakening log export market. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America Reached a New Record High in the 3Q/14 Thanks to Higher Shipments to Asia
Asia has become a new market for wood pellet exporters in Western Canada with shipments having increased for six consecutive quarters, while Canadian exports to Europe have fallen substantially during 2014, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
HAGA’s New Blog Post Shows the Advantages of Heirloom Survival Seeds Over GMOs
Home and Garden America (HAGA) recently published a new blog post on its official website. The said post discusses the top advantages of heirloom survival seeds and why gardeners should prefer them over GMO seeds. According to HAGA, an alarming amount of vegetables and fruits are currently being... - February 15, 2015 - Home and Garden America
HAGA to Offer Free PDF Guide for Its 47 Varieties Vegetable Seeds Pack
One of Home and Garden America's representatives confirmed that the company is currently working on a PDF guide for its forthcoming 47 Varieties seed pack. - February 15, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Agritech Expo Returns to Chisamba in April as ZNFU Continues the Legacy of Agri-Business Event
“This year, our aim is to make Agritech bigger, stronger and real. We have increased the exhibition space. We have also dedicated one of the three days as a focus day for commercial and emerging commercial farmers.” This is how Dr Evelyn Nguleka, President of the Zambia National Farmers... - February 07, 2015 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Texas Inventor to Donate Breakthrough Food Production System to 250 Schools Across America
A Texas inventor who recently developed a revolutionary non-electric food production system is now pledging to donate the system to 250 schools across America. Inventor Mike Adams, holder of several pending patents and executive director of the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center... - February 04, 2015 - NaturalNews
MULTI SEAL Tire Sealants Launching New Brand in 2015
New logo, vision and marketing direction emphasize the science behind MULTI SEAL's tire sealant protection technology and products. - February 03, 2015 - MULTI SEAL
SIMA Moves Onto the International Scene and Create SIMA ASEAN Thailand
SIMA, the international trade show for agriculture suppliers, has associated with IMPACT, a Thai trade show organizer, to create a new SIMA show and access the whole ASEAN region. The first edition will take place in Bangkok, from 17th to 19th of September 2015. - January 31, 2015 - IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.
HAGA Reveals the Best Benefits of Growing Heirloom Seeds Survival
Home and Garden America's CEO, Chuck Harmon, shared the remarkable benefits of choosing heirloom seeds survival for gardening. He revealed the details during a public event held earlier this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Many families seem to have a tough time reducing their household expenses,... - January 30, 2015 - Home and Garden America
FLC Announces 2015 Award Winners: Honoring the Best of Technology Transfer
This year, the FLC national Awards Committee is pleased to recognize more than 25 labs-and even more individuals-for their technology transfer achievements. The Federal Laboratory for Technology Transfer (FLC) is recognizing 15 labs for excellence in technology transfer, a six-lab interagency partnership, and a state and local economic development project. In addition, the FLC named an Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional, a Rookie of the Year, and three Laboratory Directors of the Year. - January 29, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Durable, Portable and Easy-to-Install PodRoof Steel Shipping Container Roof Kits Now Available in United States
Launched in Australia, PodRoof steel shipping container kits were introduced in the United States in 2014. The PodRoof kit offers a durable and easy-to-install option, made of American galvanized steel, for protecting work areas, creating storage spaces and more. For more information, please visit www.podroof.com/us. - January 28, 2015 - Podroof Inc.
The Economist Events’ Feeding the World Summit to Address Food and Nutrition Security
Over 150 global industry leaders to examine the implications of the tremendous increase in food demand and changing food patterns as well as the measures that need to be taken to achieve food and nutrition security. - January 21, 2015 - The Economist Events
Tanzanian Agriculture and Livestock Ministers at Opening of Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania’s ministers of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, Honourable Eng. Christopher Chiza, and of Livestock and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Titus Kamani Mlengeya, will address the opening session of the upcoming Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Dar es Salaam on 28 January. - January 18, 2015 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Braasch Biotech Bolsters Intellectual Property with Patent Acceptance in the Philippines
Braasch Biotech LLC continues patent portfolio expansion with new issue in the Philippines. Novel technologies allow safe enhancement of livestock productivity by use of vaccination rather than exogenous pharmaceuticals. - January 15, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Camelina Approved for Broiler Chicken Meal in Canada
Smart Earth Seeds is pleased to announce that Camelina meal has been approved for the first time in Canada for use in broiler chicken feed. Smart Earth Seeds is the leading global Camelina enterprise and has been working to develop Camelina as a valuable new oilseed rotation crop in Western... - January 14, 2015 - Smart Earth Seeds
SGS Announces GMO Potato Receives Non-Regulated Status from USDA APHIS
Effective 10 November 2014, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) determined that a genetically engineered (GE) potato developed for low acrylamide potential and reduced black spot bruising received a non-regulated status (1). - January 05, 2015 - SGS
The Wood Fiber Costs for the World’s Hardwood Pulp-Producing Mills Have Declined in 2014
Reduced pulpwood prices in Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia in the 3Q/14 resulted in the lowest Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) since 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. With mixed price trends for softwood fiber, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has been fairly stable the past two years. - December 20, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
LEMKEN India, CII Agrotech EXPO 2014 at Chandigarh
Confederation of India (CII) organized the 11th edition of Agro Tech - India's premier biennial Agro Technology & Business Fair, from 22nd Nov to 25th Nov 2014 at the Parade Ground, Sector - 17, Chandigarh India. - December 20, 2014 - Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt Ltd.
SGS Introduces Sixth Edition of the US FDA Food Facility Registration Guidance
On 18 November 2014, the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published their sixth edition of the food facility registration guidance (1). The major change in the guidance involves the proposed definition of farm from the Preventive Control rule that was published 29 September 2014. - December 19, 2014 - SGS
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Plateaued During the 1H/2014 with Canadian Shipments Declining and Exports from the US South Continuing Upward
Pellet shipments from the US and Canada to Europe have gone in opposite directions in 2014, with the shipments from the US South being up ten percent from the 4Q/13 to the 2Q/14, and Canadian volumes declining 25% during the same period, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The new expanding markets for pellet producers in Western Canada have instead been Japan and South Korea. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Worldwide in the 3Q with the Biggest Declines Seen in Europe
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI), an index based on sawlog prices in 20 key regions around the world, fell 4.6% in the 3Q/14. The major factors for the reduced sawlog prices were the strengthening of the US dollar and weaker demand for lumber in some countries, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines occurred in Russia, Western Canada, Sweden and the Czech Republic. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Agricultural Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released new forthcoming report on "Agricultural Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - December 10, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Wood Fiber Consumption by the Japanese Pulp Industry Was Up Six Percent in First Half of 2014 with Hardwood Chip Supply from Vietnam and South Africa Increasing the Most
The pulp manufacturing industry in Japan has increased production levels in 2014 resulting in higher import volumes of both softwood and hardwood chips. The biggest increases in import volumes have been softwood chips from the US and hardwood chips from Vietnam and South Africa, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. Hardwood prices have trended downward the past year, while softwood prices have gone up. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
R. Adam Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
R. Adam Smith of Temecula, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of membrane products. About R. Adam Smith Mr. Smith has almost 20 years experience in the membrane products field. He... - December 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.
Thanksgiving Thank You Video by Farm Plus Financial
Epic Thank You to All the Farmers video released by Farm Plus Financial & FarmLoans.com. - November 26, 2014 - Farm Plus Financial
Agricultural Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 Research Report by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research is released new forthcoming report on title "Agricultural Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - November 26, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Hillsborough County, FL 504+ Acres of Prime Agricultural Land to be Sold Regardless of Price
By order of the Bankruptcy Court, three parcels in Hillsborough County will be auctioned by Tranzon Driggers on 11 December 2014. The northernmost 53+/- irrigated acres are leased to a strawberry grower and the second and third parcels are a mix of pasture and natural land. Irrigation for the... - November 25, 2014 - Tranzon Driggers
Popular Commercial Lending Group Introduces Affiliate Program for Agricultural Loans
Popular Commercial Lending Group (PCLG) has introduced a new Affiliate Loan Program (ALP) for smaller community Banks and Credit Unions around the country seeking to capitalize on agricultural loan business. Since many smaller community Banks and Credit Unions are under capitalized and/or have... - November 20, 2014 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
VMRD’s Q Fever FA Substrate Slide Now Available
VMRD announced today the availability of a substrate slide that can be used for the detection of antibody to Coxiella burnetii (Q fever). The slide can detect antibody to phases I & II of Q fever. - November 05, 2014 - VMRD, Inc.
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks
Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Association is Helping the Industry Gear Up for Christmas
The New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Association is working with its leader Adam Stone working towards its preparations for the festive season and well represented on an industry level all year round. - October 27, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Real Christmas Tree Vs Fake
Many families this time of the year are deciding between choosing between a real Christmas tree or a fake plastic tree, but do they know the consequences? - October 24, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
The Booming New Brunswick Christmas Tree Industry
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms looks forward to this year's festive season. - October 22, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Hilltop Christmas Trees Provides All the Necessary Supplies for the Upcoming Season
Hilltop Christmas Trees a leading supplier of wholesale Christmas trees across Canada and the United States. - October 22, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
North Carolina Leaders to Launch New Economic Development Platform Promoting State's Global Leadership in Ag Biotech
North Carolina's Secretary of Commerce Sharon Allred Decker and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler to unveil state's new name for ag biotechnology at press conference and launch event, Wednesday, November 5. - October 17, 2014 - North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Bioo Scientific Offers Complete Line of Sensitive ELISAs for Quinolone Residue Detection
Bioo Scientific now offers the broadest range of commercial kits for quinolone residue detection, with the launch of several new ELISAs. The AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kit for Meat, the AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kit for Milk and the MaxSignal® Fluoroquinolone ELISA Test Kit are rapid qualitative lateral flow assays for the detection of a broad range of flouroquinolone residues. - October 15, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
PureLifeVeganix, Inc. Announces Revisions to Its Veganic Nutrient Recommendations
The creators of VEGAMATRIX are developing a proprietary microbial inoculant for the cultivation of cannabis, which will replace nutrients from OG Tea Company. - October 11, 2014 - Pure Life Veganix
Dansha Farms Designs New 12 Volt Milking System
At Dansha Farms, they strive to help farmers obtain their vacuum milk machines and other products they need to effectively produce more milk. - September 27, 2014 - Dansha Farms
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been included in the 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. Knapp-Fricks Ms. Knapp-Fricks has over... - September 13, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) announces their 20 year anniversary and the roll out of a new corporate branding. - September 06, 2014 - Silicon Carbide Products, Inc.
OAV Air Bearing Introduces Roller Air Bearings
OAV Air Bearing is the leading manufacturer for rotary air bearings. In some cases there is a need for precise rotary air bearings to measure torque on a spindle. In some cases there is a need for smooth motion or a need to eliminate downtime to replace or maintain a standard bearing periodically. OAV Air Bearing solves these issues along with many others such as friction, vibration, oil or heat, and the list goes on. - September 05, 2014 - OAV Air Bearings
Home and Garden America Now Offers Free Shipping of Their Heirloom Seeds Pack
The popular 50 Variety Heirloom Survival Seed Packs from Home and Garden America (HAGA) qualify for free two-day shipping for members of Amazon Prime as well as for Super-Saver 3-5 Day Shipping for non-Prime members. Amazon provides free shipping to Prime Customers automatically on qualifying... - September 02, 2014 - Home and Garden America
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Earns Top Honors at the 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Fest
Devils Backbone Brewing Company earns medals for their beers. - August 27, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
New Zealand is Now the World’s Largest Supplier of Softwood Logs with Exports Increasing Fourfold to Almost Two Billion Dollars in Five Years
More than 20 percent of the world’s softwood log trade originates from New Zealand. In 2013, the country exported 57 percent of the country’s timber harvest and the value of the trade had tripled in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. A majority of the log volumes were destined for China, but South Korea, India and Japan were also sourcing logs from New Zealand last year. - August 19, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Hydro Mania Acquired by the Berkeley Capital Group
Berkeley Capital Group has Acquired HydroMania Ltd. - August 19, 2014 - The Berkeley Capital Group
Lumber and Log Imports to China Slowed in Early 2014 But Picked Up in the 2Q to Reach Close to Record Highs
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand. - August 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC