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Barnyard Products.com Announcing Sucra Seeds Pasture Grass and Deer Food Plot Grasses is Now Part of Their Product Line

Barnyard Products.com a web site that features American Made Farm and Garden Products now makes SucraSeeds Pasture Grass Seeds available to its ever-growing customer base. - September 12, 2010 - Barnyard Products.com

Demand for Pesticides to Reach $52 Billion in 2014

This study focuses on the agricultural pesticides market including pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. - September 10, 2010 - MarketResearch.com

Farmer Boy AG Supply Announces the Launch of Their New E-Commerce Site

Farmer Boy Ag Supply, a wholesale supplier of agricultural equipment and supplies for dairy, swine, and poultry facilities, including feeders, waterers, feed bins, lighting, cooling, heating, ventilation and more; introduces a newly improved E-Commerce website. Farmer Boy Ag Supply paired with a... - September 10, 2010 - Farmer Boy Ag

TEMP-AIR Receives Grant from PERC to Develop Propane System to Treat Bed Bugs

TEMP-AIR has been awarded a grant from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to develop and test a new Thermal Remediation mobile, propane-fueled bed bug heat treatment system. During fundamental research funded by PERC and TEMP-AIR, the University of Minnesota found that... - September 05, 2010 - TEMP-AIR

VinoEnology.com - Winemaking Calculators and Wine Industry Marketplace Go Online

VinoEnology.com - Winemaking Calculators and Wine Industry Marketplace Go Online

A newly redesigned website, VinoEnology.com, offers unique online Winemaking Calculators and provides tools and place to promote and market your Company, Property, Products, Wine Jobs and Services for Free. Visitors to the website can instantly access Oenology calculators for: • Fermentation... - August 31, 2010 - VinoEnology.com

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd of the Matix Group is Setting Up a Greenfield Fertilizer Complex

Matix Group is building a greenfield fertiliser complex with a capacity of 3 MTPA in Panagarh, West Bengal. - August 27, 2010 - Matix Group

The World Nutrition Forum: Getting to the Forefront of the Industry

Industry experts and top decision makers gather in Salzburg, Austria between October 13th -16th to discuss the future of animal nutrition, BIOMIN’s NutriEconomics® program, developments in science, business, the environment and leadership. - August 27, 2010 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH

RedLine Solutions Adds LXE Mobile System Support for Stronger Produce Cooler Management System

Produce cooler solution provides optimum performance in sub-zero temperatures. - August 25, 2010 - RedLine for Produce

Olympic Gold Medalist Curt Tomasevicz to Speak at Hoegemeyer Homecoming Field Day Aug. 12

The annual Hoegemeyer Homecoming Field Day draws hundreds of growers from across the western Corn Belt to Nebraska. - August 07, 2010 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids

Malagos Garden is Next Agri-Tourism Destination

Malagos Farm, a sustainably managed farm, aims to make Davao City the next agri-tourism destination in the region as it holds the first Malagos Farm Fair on August 7-8, 2010. Industry partners will feature renewable energy, backyard farm animal raising, agro forestry using high value crops like cacao and many more. - August 03, 2010 - Malagos Garden Resort

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List

For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

DirectRooms.com – Cape Town Suburbanites Encouraged to Grow Their Own Food

DirectRooms.com announces that Rocklands Primary School in the Cape Town district of Mitchells Plein is the venue 21 September for a water management seminar, in which the best methods of irrigation of a small area will be presented and discussed. The course begins at 08:00 and runs to 16:00, with lunch and tea included, and costs R450. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com

Green Cleaning Chemical Program for Agricultural Resellers

Daimer®'s new program offers low-cost entry for wholesalers that want to sell biodegradable cleaning solutions to the farming industry. - July 14, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

CITEM: Local Farm Connects with Nature Through Eco-Farming

Driven by how the Earth is exhausted from the mismanagement of its resources, the people from Herbana Farms in Calamba, Laguna uphold sustainability through the agroecologic approach to farming, which provides a fuller view of agriculture’s relationships with plants, animals, humans, and the... - July 09, 2010 - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions

NP Nutra Rolls Out Grape Seed SUPER ORAC P.E.

A new release of high potency SUPER ORAC Grape Seed extract is popular with product developers wishing to boost ORAC content of supplements and functional beverages naturally. - June 28, 2010 - NP Nutra

Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit

Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit

The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group

Annie Farrell, Expert on Sustainable Garden and Farming Practices, Joins Teich Garden Systems

Teich Garden Systems announced today that Annie Farrell has joined the company as its Garden Master. - June 11, 2010 - Teich Garden Systems

Global Sawlog Prices Up 17% the Past 12 Months with the Biggest Gains Seen in Northern Europe and Oceania, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

In the 1Q/2010, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) reached US$76.77/m3, the highest level in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Much of the increase has been the result of a weaker US dollar, but sawlog costs have also gone up in local currencies in many markets, including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Russia and New Zealand. - June 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver to Address FPPC Technology Summit in Des Moines

Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) will hold its second regional summit in 2010, on June 14-16 in Des Moines. Agriculture experts will provide valuable information to growers, researchers and technology providers interested in nutrient reduction, renewable energy, and organic fertilizer at dairy, swine and poultry farm operations. - June 06, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

Gooseberry Natural Feed Store Grows Rapidly with Patent Pending Organic Products

Gooseberry Natural Feed Store Grows Rapidly with Patent Pending Organic Products

As more equine owners become aware of the life changing impact Gooseberry Natural Feeds patent pending blend has Gooseberry Natural Feed store experiences rapid growth. - June 05, 2010 - Gooseberry Natural Feed LLC

Animat Rubber Dairy Flooring Now Available in the UK from Intershape

Animat Interlock Rubber Flooring is used by dairy farmers worldwide to cover hard, slippery concrete floors with a safe, comfortable surface which mimics natural pasture. Livestock equipment supplier Intershape has just been appointed their exclusive UK distributor. Made in Canada from 100%... - May 26, 2010 - Intershape Ltd

IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in  Real Time Mass Spectrometry

IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry

Supports Current Products and Applications in Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Development, and Forensics - May 20, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.

Cooking Teens to Feature Hottest Farm-to-School Efforts

The online daily magazine Cooking Teens will send live dispatches from the Taking Root conference in Detroit to teen foodies and their families - May 17, 2010 - Cooking Teens

NP Nutra Launches Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder

New product launch of Organic Pomegrante Juice Powder by ingredients manufacturer NP Nutra increases the range of high antioxidant ingredients now available to manufacturers and paves the way for high potency certified organic natural health products. - May 17, 2010 - NP Nutra

Biomass Prices Throughout the US Have Been Impacted by the Federal Program BCAP, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review

The cost for wood biomass fell in two of the major markets in the US in the 1Q 2010 partly because of the federal program BCAP, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The federal government is currently considering different programs of how to contribution to an increased use of renewable energy sources. - May 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

New Wide Guard HAF Panel Fans from J&D Manufacturing

J&D Manufacturing’s new Wide Guard HAF Panel Fans are available in two styles with a heavy duty 18 gauge galvanized housing and aluminum prop, or with a non-corrosive fiberglass housing with poly prop and stainless steel hardware. Both models include front and rear heavy gauge powder... - May 06, 2010 - J&D Manufacturing

Bioo Scientific Launches ELISA to Detect Trifluralin in Food

Bioo Scientific launched the MaxSignal® Trifluralin ELISA kit to analyze meat and fish samples for trifluralin contamination. - May 06, 2010 - Bioo Scientific

Valley Irrigation Circles for Rice Project Announced Average Dry Yield and Water Savings for Rice

Valley Irrigation is currently conducting research on producing rice under center pivots and linears in an effort to conserve water and energy, as well as expand the area in which rice can be produced; successful first and second year yields can now be reported. This initiative is appropriately... - April 28, 2010 - Valmont Irrigation

Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434

Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Behind the Scenes with Holistic Horse TV

Horse health and Natural Horse Training Videos free for your viewing. - April 18, 2010 - Holistic Horse Inc

BIOMIN to Showcase Latest Product Innovation at VIV Europe 2010

Besides unveiling the newest product in its phytogenic line, BIOMIN gears up for VIV Europe 2010 with two keynote lectures. - April 17, 2010 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH

IICA Sums Up Its 2009 Technical Cooperation Achievements and Focuses on the Future of Agriculture Before the Organization of American States (OAS)

“Policies for agriculture that are competitive, inclusive and sustainable cannot be considered the sole responsibility of the ministries of agriculture. They must take into account other sectors and actors.” – Dr. Victor Villalobos, Director General of IICA - April 10, 2010 - Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

International Brangus Breeders Association Recognizes Achievement Among Its Members

The IBBA Awards Committee honored five members of the International Brangus Breeders Association at the Annual Convention held in Houston last month. Joe Reznicek of Cow Creek Ranch in Alabama was honored as Pioneer of the year. Edward C. Baranowksi of Needville, Texas was selected as Commercial... - April 09, 2010 - International Brangus Breeders Association

International Brangus Breeders Association Announces Incoming 2010 Board of Directors

The IBBA Annual Convention held during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the Board of Directors for 2010. Don Cox of Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas is the new president of IBBA. Don has served as a transition board member for two years as well as on several committees during his... - April 09, 2010 - International Brangus Breeders Association

New Farmstead Dairy Equipment Company Opens in South Royalton, Vermont

Bob-White Systems Offers Micro-Dairy Technology, Equipment, & Service. - April 03, 2010 - Bob-White Systems

Lindsay Introduces FieldNET™ Mobile, Pivot Control for Smartphones

FieldNET Mobile allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones. - April 02, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation

1,280-Acre Colorado Farm & Equipment to Sell Absolute at April 6 Auction

United Country – Lippard Auctioneers, Inc. to Sell Six Land Tracts, Equipment, Feed Mill, Grain Storage, Tractors, Trucks & Hog Equipment to the Highest Bidder, Regardless of Price during Live & Online Auction. - March 31, 2010 - United Country Real Estate

Hot-Cow.com Launches, HotCow Tags Now Available in Australia and New Zealand

Innovative product helps manage the herd, pregnancy, detecting standing heat and estrus detection. - March 30, 2010 - Adsoka, Inc.

International Brangus Breeders Association Announces the Re-launch of the Commercial Website

The IBBA has re-launched the commercial aspect of the association’s website. This new site contains helpful and important information for both the commercial and registered producer. It is a user friendly format that is more navigable and will help better introduce cattlemen and women to the Brangus breed. - March 28, 2010 - International Brangus Breeders Association

Spring is a Good Time for Pivot Maintenance

Spring is a Good Time for Pivot Maintenance

After an especially hard winter in many areas of the country, this spring is a perfect time to check key pivot components and make any necessary repairs or replacements. - March 26, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation

BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida

BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida

BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Garden of Eden Organics Announces New CSA Site in South Bay, San Diego

Garden of Eden Organics, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) cooperative, starts service in National City, San Diego, on March 26th, 2010. The new South Bay distribution site will be Garden of Eden Organics' eighth San Diego site. - March 13, 2010 - Garden of Eden Organics

Alabama Farm Insurance Training

James Odum Agent, for the David Hall Insurance of Hamilton, Al recently completed a course titled Farm 201. It is a comprehensive training session on new property and casualty insurance coverages for farmowners. The training was designed to address the growing insurance needs of farm customers by... - March 08, 2010 - Hall Insurance

Celebrating the Morgan Horse in Lexington

The American Morgan Horse Association recently held its annual member convention in Lexington, Kentucky. - March 06, 2010 - The American Morgan Horse Association

American Morgan Horse Association Honors Its Own at Annual Convention

Members of the American Morgan Horse Association recently were honored for their commitment to the breed. - March 06, 2010 - The American Morgan Horse Association

New Lindsay Brochure Focuses on Increasing Cotton Yields Through Efficient Irrigation Solutions

The eight-page full-color brochure contains information on water requirements for the key stages of cotton growth, including emergence, squaring, bloom and ripening. - March 05, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation

FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Summit Registration Now Open

Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc., is a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research, conducting farm-scale projects that help develop scalable, economically viable solutions for renewable resources. The first of three 2010 conferences to share knowledge learned will be held in late March in Annapolis, MD. - March 04, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach

Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice

Troyer Brothers’ Spring Potato Harvest Underway in Southeast Lee County

50 million pounds of locally-grown spuds making their way to market - February 28, 2010 - Troyer Brothers

BIOMIN Builds on Mycotoxin Channel’s Success

Offering the first-ever mycotoxin webinar series on YouTube, BIOMIN aims to build up this unique database with a wider range of speakers and topics in 2010. - February 26, 2010 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH

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