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Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 1,920 Acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan
Agcapita Farmland Fund is pleased to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for 1,920 acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan as part of its fall 2011 acquisition program. - January 24, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Second Highly Successful Closing
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its second highly successful closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSP”). Agcapita is one of Canada's most experienced farmland fund managers, launching its first fund in Q1 2008. - January 22, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Leading Animal Nutrition Conference Heading to Singapore in 2012
The 5th World Nutrition Forum breaks tradition by leaving Europe and heading for Asia where it will take place from October 10th to 13th in Singapore. - January 22, 2012 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Hoegemeyer Hybrids Releases Three New Optimum® AQUAmax™ Corn Genetic Platforms for 2012
Designed to deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments in the Western Corn Belt. - January 18, 2012 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Emmetts Used Farm Machinery Announce New $20 Gift Voucher Scheme
Wanting to help their customers towards the cost of their new and used farm machinery purchases, Emmetts Onlinehave launched a unique new voucher scheme. - December 29, 2011 - Emmetts.com.au
Lindsay Announces Integration of FieldNET with Land.db Farm Management Software by Ag Connections
Growers can now electronically import all of their irrigation records, pivot run times, and chemigation and fertigation events from FieldNET into Land.db. - December 15, 2011 - Lindsay Corporation
Renowned Agricultural Professional, Bryce Patterson, Has Joined the Team at Dr Grow It All, Manufacturers of a Natural, Organic Liquid Fertilizer Made from Chicken Manure
With more than 15 years of experience in the field of agriculture, Bryce Patterson, Founder and President of Field 16 LLC, has made a solid investment in the future of agriculture and urban farming through his innovative vision and efforts to make this vision a reality. Early in his career he saw... - December 14, 2011 - Dr Grow It All
2012 NAFDMA Networking Tour Set to Discover New Opinions from the Old Dominion
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces its annual Bus Tour. The Networking Bus Tour is part of the 27th Annual NAFDMA Convention, which will be held on Feb. 10-16, 2012. The tour will begin in Williamsburg, Virginia. - December 11, 2011 - NAFDMA
Harris Seeds Publishes the New 2011-2012 Professional Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers’ Catalog
Harris Seeds’ 2011-2012 Professional Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers’ Catalog features hundreds of high quality vegetable seeds, cut flower seeds, growing supplies, and much more. - November 24, 2011 - Harris Seeds
GRC Expert Shows How to Manage Global Trade Restitution Laws and Demands Using SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services 8.0.
This article is essential for any EU based company exporting agricultural products out of the EU. - November 23, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Aussie Biotech Innovator Partners with Indian Farming Giant
PolyGenomX Ltd (PGX) announced this week that it’s newly incorporated sister company PolyGenomX India has signed a deal within its first week of operating. The deal with one of India’s largest enterprises, the Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative (IFFDC), is to trial its polygenomic Jatropha (Jatropha curcas pgx) to determine the best performing lines to provide India with on-going energy sources. - November 18, 2011 - PolyGenomX Ltd
Katie Gutzmann Joins Hoegemeyer Hybrids as Marketing Communications Manager
Hoegemeyer Hybrids announces the addition of Katie Gutzmann to its staff as Marketing Communications Manager. In her new position, Gutzmann will be responsible for Hoegemeyer Hybrids’ annual seed product guide, Hoegemeyer Homecoming planning, farm industry trade shows, newsletters and the... - November 18, 2011 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Event in San Diego, CA to Explore Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Southern California
On Wednesday, November 30, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Rady Entrepreneur Club, an affiliate organization of the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, will host a networking event and panel discussion with a number of Southern California-based agricultural entrepreneurs. The panel will be held at the Rady School of Management on UC San Diego's La Jolla Campus. Food and beverages will be provided by food sponsor Whole Foods Market, La Jolla. - November 10, 2011 - Seedstock
Company Uses Unique Promotion to Leverage Presence at PMA’s Fresh Summit in Atlanta
Central Coast grower Bonipak provided lettuce to big name restaurants such as Ruth’s Chris during the convention. - November 05, 2011 - Bonipak
Bayer CropScience Explains Need to Double World’s Agricultural Output by 2050
Crop Science Company Discusses Food Scarcity and Population Growth on World’s Seventh “Billion-Person” Milestone - November 02, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Soilworks’® Continuous Growth Prompts Relocation and Expansion Into New Global Corporate Headquarters
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading solution provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers, dust control products and application services, announced today its relocation and expansion into its new global headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. The move reflects the significant double... - November 01, 2011 - Soilworks, LLC
Bayer CropScience Releases Podcast on Food Scarcity and Population Growth as World Population Approaches Seven Billion People
Head of Sustainability Nick Hamon Explains the Need to Double World’s Agricultural Output - October 29, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
FEECO Looks to Assist in Potential Carbon Credit Generation
FEECO International’s experience in using granulation to turn waste materials into value-added products could be helpful for companies looking to establish greenhouse gas abatement projects. - October 25, 2011 - Feeco International Australia
Masterpak to Exhibit Agricultural, Horticultural, & Industrial Films at "Le Liban en France"
Masterpak will meet attendees and exhibit agricultural, horticultural and industrial plastic films at "Le Liban en France" exhibition 2011, Stand # C1, in Paris, France. Lebanon-based polyethylene (PE) film manufacturer aims to contribute to building French-Lebanese relations. - October 21, 2011 - INDEVCO Group
Hoegemeyer Hybrids Announces New Corn, Soybean Lineup for 2012
Includes a complete offering of western-focused seed genetics and technology. - October 21, 2011 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Dakota Micro Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Dakota Micro, Inc. Awarded IS0 Quality Certification for its North Dakota Manufacturing Facility. - October 19, 2011 - Dakota Micro, Inc.
First Breakthrough in the CO2 Debate: BIOMIN’s Commitment to Environmental Management Gains International Recognition
ISO recognition of BIOMIN’s environmental sustainability measures will contribute to a deeper understanding of the environment debate and support the position of livestock producers. - October 13, 2011 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
SGE Introduces Advanced Produce Handling Equipment Designed to Improve Quality While Reducing Labor Costs
Equipment Introductions Provide Operational Improvement Opportunities for Growers, Packers and Shippers - October 06, 2011 - South Georgia Equipment
NAFDMA Convention in 2012, New Opinions from the Old Dominion
27th Annual NAFDMA Convention will be held at the Williamsburg Marriott in Williamsburg Virginia on February 10-16, 2012. - October 05, 2011 - NAFDMA
Bayer CropScience Sponsors Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting
Crop Science Company Supports Local Business Community - October 02, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Ayrshire Farm Open for Farm Harvest Festival, October 15 & 16
Farm Open to the Public as Part of Loudoun County Farm Tour. - September 28, 2011 - Ayrshire Farm
Double L to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
This segment will focus on innovations in potato handling and harvesting equipment. - September 27, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
East Africa Irrigation Technology Week, 2012
The largest exhibition and conference on irrigation technology and precision agriculture in East Africa to be held from 9th to 13th July, 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. - September 27, 2011 - East Africa Irrigation Technology Week, 2012
Agcapita Research Shows Canadian Farmland/Gold Price Ratio at Low Levels
Agcapita research show that the Saskatchewan farmland/gold price ratio is significantly below its long-term average – and in fact is almost at the lows. If the ratio were to reach a similar peak to the last inflation period of the 1970’s of around 0.8 times – Saskatchewan farmland... - September 21, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP
Bioo Scientific Will Participate in the 2011 AOAC International Annual Meeting
Bioo Scientific announced that it will feature its industry-leading food safety testing kits at the 125th AOAC Annual Meeting in New Orleans being held September 18th – 21st. AOAC is an independent, third party organization, which brings credibility to analytical methods used for regulation... - September 17, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
FEECO International Looks to Malaysia for Waste to Fertilizer Opportunities
FEECO travels to Malaysia and finds great opportunities in transforming waste into fertilizer for local crop production. - September 17, 2011 - Feeco International Australia
Fresh Results, LLC to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DMG's American Farmer TV Series
Supplying the U.S. with Year-Round Blueberry Production - September 14, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Meyer’s Equipment Manufacturing to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
Increasing Efficiency in Agriculture - September 14, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
BIOMIN Asia Nutrition Forum Takes the Center Stage in October
BIOMIN, a leading company in the global animal health and nutrition industry, announces the dates and destinations for the company’s biennial event, BIOMIN Asia Nutrition Forum. The forum will cater specifically to the Asian audience, spanning over six cities across Asia from 10 to 21 October, from Cebu to Pattaya, Coimbatore, Chang Sha, Zheng Zhou and Tokyo. The theme of the forum is “Sustainability: defining the basics, addressing the essentials, introducing NutriEconomics®.” - September 03, 2011 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Palital – New Company Produces Feed Additives
Palital has a clear focus to create and design sustainable additives for the feed industry. - August 26, 2011 - Palital GmbH & Co. KG
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers
An educational seminar, focused on providing manufacturers with the latest research in corrosion and recent innovations in finishing lines will be held at K-State Salina on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:30. The first session will be presented by Dr. Vicki Gelling of North Dakota State University. Dr. - August 23, 2011 - Kasa Companies
Hoegemeyer Homecoming Field Day August 11
Field day includes plot tours, guest speakers, equipment displays and more. - July 31, 2011 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Cool Frootz Whole Fruit Froozers to Revolutionize Fight for Childhood Nutrition
Cool Frootz™, LLC and its Froozer™ brand and patented technology are well positioned to enter the commercial and institutional food service markets with its healthy whole fruit and vegetable products that taste like soft serve ice cream yet are comprised exclusively of whole fruits and vegetables and are rated as fruit and vegetable equivalents. - July 29, 2011 - Cool Frootz, LLC
The Scoular Company to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer This Fall
The episode will help tell the story of the intricate distribution system that moves grain from the American farmer’s fields to the first processor. - July 14, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Now Take Your Brand to the Increasingly Affluent Populace of Rural Gujarat Sandesh Group Launches "Agro Sandesh" – a Weekly Dedicated to the Agro and Allied Industry
Sandesh Group - the publishers of Gujarat’s leading vernacular daily, today published the first issue of their new weekly newspaper called "Agro Sandesh" dedicated to the Agro and Allied Industries of Gujarat State. - July 08, 2011 - The Sandesh Ltd.
Laeken International Anticipates Long Term Bull Market for Grains Commodity Futures
The Laeken International Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sebastian Pacey, a 20-year veteran commodity trader of grains futures, expects the use of fuel particularly ethanol and biodiesel to drive grains futures to impressive high records for the next few months or even years. - July 07, 2011 - Laeken International
AgraTronix Launches New Power Wizard Electric Fence Charger Website
Online Resource Provides Bovine Farmers and Cattle Ranchers with Electric Fence Product Information and Fence Charger Instructional Guides - July 02, 2011 - AgraTronix
New 24 Joule Power Wizard Electric Fence Energizer Contains Livestock in Pastures Up to 2,400 Acres
Power Wizard 24000 includes Ultra Low Impedance Technology for the Toughest Vegetation and Fence Conditions. - July 01, 2011 - AgraTronix
NAFDMA’s 2011 Advanced Learning Retreat - Save the Date
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces their sixth annual Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR). - July 01, 2011 - NAFDMA
Agriculture Secretary Appoints Danforth Center Scientist to Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture
"This advisory committee will come together to continue investigating the challenges of coexistence among different forms of agricultural production," said Vilsack. "I hope this committee will recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers." - June 29, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Large But Late Northwest Cherry Crop Pushes Cherry Drying Back Several Weeks
Due to an unusually cold and wet spring, the 2011 Northwest cherry crop is anticipated to peak after the 4th of July. This is ten to fourteen days later than the typical peak. According to B.J. Thurlby, President of the Washington State Fruit Commission, “When you have the coldest April on... - June 26, 2011 - Chukar Cherry Company
New Paso Robles Winery Blazes a Fresh Trail with Creative Blends
The eclectic offering of Rhône wines with subtle Bordeaux blends are achieved by the unique estate vineyards. - June 15, 2011 - ONX Wine
Bioo Scientific Optimizes the Screening of Multiple Tetracycline Residues in Milk, Meat and Honey
Bioo Scientific is working to improve the screening for tetracycline residues in milk, meat, honey and other sample types by improving the MaxSignal® Tetracycline ELISA Kit by offering higher sensitivity and simplified extraction protocols and also by launching kits for the specific detection of oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline and doxycycline residues. - June 13, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Good Taste, Good Fun -- Shiitake Mushroom Log Kits for Father's Day
Shiitake mushrooms blossom out of hardwood logs, ready for a harvest every two months for years. The logs can live in the house like plants or in the yard in shade. Every kit sold contributes to helping small-scale mushroom farmers in Ghana, West Africa. A unique, long-giving gift, ideal for mushrooms lovers, gardeners, and gourmets. - June 07, 2011 - Lost Creek Mushroom Farm, Inc.
Bell Aquaculture Announces $5 Million Expansion, Increasing Capacity by 3 Million Yellow Perch Per Year
Bell Aquaculture, a pioneer in sustainable fish farming operations, is expanding its production facility in Albany, IN. Formed in 2005, Bell Aquaculture is the nation's largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) fish farm. - June 06, 2011 - Bell Aquaculture