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Diagnostic Lab Corporation, Inc. Expands Advisory Board Appointing Michael Ray Figler

Diagnostic Lab Corporation, Inc. (“DLC”) (http://www.diagnosticlabcorp.com) a leader in Food and Agricultural Safety, announced today that Michael Ray Figler has joined the company to further develop DLC’s strategic position in Innovation and Technology. Mr. Figler comes with a... - January 24, 2018 - Diagnostic Lab Corporation, Inc.

The Hydroponic Oxygen System "Kana-Chan" is Now Launching on Kickstarter

Not only leafy vegetables but also large vegetables and fruits can be easily cultivated at home with this hydroponic oxygen system. Anyone can harvest 3-4 times more than soil cultivation, and the growth speed is 1.5 to 2 times faster. - January 23, 2018 - Versailles Trading Corporation

Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. - January 12, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Campaign to Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Launches Today

A former Obama Administration official announced today the launch of a campaign to draft Andrew McCabe for the Democratic Party nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, the seat currently held by GOP Representative Barbara Comstock. - January 03, 2018 - Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Committee

Harris Seeds Publishes the 2017- 2018 Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers Catalog

Harris Seeds has published their 2017-2018 Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers Catalog. This 178-page, full color catalog features new vegetable seed varieties for 2018 as well as long-standing favorites for vegetable growers and cut flower growers nationwide. New and exciting vegetables for 2018... - December 17, 2017 - Harris Seeds

DOT Consortium Inc. Announces Changes to the U.S Department of Transportation DOT Drug Test, Effective January 1st, 2018

DOT Consortium, one of the leading providers for DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Nationwide has modified its 5-panel DOT Drug Test to now include Hydromorphone, Oxymorphone, Oxycodone in addition to Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, MDA, PCP, and Opiates in accordance with the new DOT Drug Testing Amended Regulation. - December 07, 2017 - DOT Consortium

Exciting Agri Invasion Expected When Agribusiness Congress East Africa Comes to Uganda Next Week

Some 2000 agri professionals are expected to descend on the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge from 29-30 November for the Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference and outdoor exhibition. Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries, the... - November 26, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa

COMESA-ACTESA Partner with Agribusiness Congress East Africa, Agritech Expo Zambia and Farm-Tech Expo Kenya

COMESA-ACTESA have entered into a five-year partnership with the Agribusiness Congress East Africa, taking place from 29-30 November at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge, Uganda. - November 18, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa

Public Interest Group Calls on Trump to Pardon the Innocents (Turkeys)

The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) calls on President Trump and others to pardon the innocents, particularly the turkeys, for this Thanksgiving observance. The organization will deliver this message on Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22, with a rolling billboard touring downtown... - November 17, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement

Local Flower Farm Donates Thousands of Pink Gerbera Daisies to Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day Participants

On Saturday, November 18th, during the Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day, Dramm & Echter, a locally owned flower farm in Encinitas, CA, will hand out beautiful, pink Gerbera daisies to thousands of Komen San Diego 3-Day participants. According to Amber Livingston, Susan G. Komen 3-Day Specialist,... - November 16, 2017 - Dramm & Echter

Polylast Bunker Liner Expands Distribution to the United Kingdom

Bunker liner Manufacturer, Polylast Systems to distribute to United Kingdom. - November 15, 2017 - Polylast Systems, LLC

Golden Software Releases Surfer with 3D Viewer, Point Cloud Layer for LiDAR Data Processing, and Base Map Symbology

Latest Version Includes 3D Viewer, Point Cloud Layer for LiDAR Data Processing, Base Map Symbology, Multithreaded Gridding and Color Relief Generation, and Streamlined Workflows. - November 15, 2017 - Golden Software, LLC

Carol Platt Joins the Team at Crosby & Associates as It Expands to a New Location in Osceola County

Crosby & Associates, Inc. headquartered in Winter Haven, FL is searching for a suitable location for an additional office in Osceola county. Former teammate and Broker Associate Carol Platt, RCE, CRB, AHWD, E-Pro is returning to the firm and will be the Broker for Crosby’s new office. She... - October 23, 2017 - Crosby & Associates, Inc.

East Africa’s Agri Potential: The New Frontier for Food and Grain Production

Mr Chris Kaijuka, chairman of The Grain Council of Uganda (TGCU) is a featured speaker at the upcoming Agribusiness Congress East Africa in Namulonge in November. - October 22, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa

Hurricane Harvey Food Relief Efforts Get a Much Needed Boost from "Feeding Texas" Organic Growers

Organic Growers Across from California, Oregon, and Arizona send truckloads of organic food to Victoria and Corpus Christi Texas into Feeding America, Feeding Texas food banks, and disaster zones. - October 16, 2017 - Wholesome Harvest

Agribusiness Congress East Africa Returns to Kampala in November as a Full Expo, Reflecting the Burgeoning Agri Industry

Leading regional farming event Agribusiness Congress East Africa returns to Kampala from 29-30 November as a fully-fledged conference and outdoor exhibition with its move to the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge. Apart from the high-level conference with high-level... - September 27, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa

Russell IPM's Bio-Rational Program Successfully Managed Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) in Tanzania

Research by TPRI - Tanzania has shown that a bio-rational programme developed by Russell IPM has controlled Fall armyworm by 95%. Russell IPM's bio-rational program proved to manage Fall Army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Tanzania successfully — reducing damage in winter maize to less than... - September 21, 2017 - Russell IPM Ltd

Innovative Transport Solutions Expands to Include New Freight Loading & Unloading Products That Save Time and Money

Innovative Transport Solutions (ITS), located in Elmhurst, IL near O’Hare International Airport develops and distributes labor and time-saving freight loading and handling products (Mobile Transport Tray, Portable Roller Bed System, Easi-Deck System & Easi-Shipper System). The company also offers a full suite of international and domestic freight services, including Full Truckload (FTL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), rail/intermodal, ocean, trans-loading, cross-border and warehousing. - September 13, 2017 - Innovative Transport Solutions

New Fertilizer Goes Beyond Organic

Improving Sustainable Regenerative Farming Increases Yield While Taking a Bit Out of CO2 - September 11, 2017 - Organic Micro Green, Corporation

Mrs. Akie Abe Joins Food Activists to Discuss Food and Diplomacy in New York

Round table Discussion on Food & Diplomacy with Mrs. Akie Abe as Guest of Honor, followed by Meet & Greet Session and Special Reception. - September 07, 2017 - Santos Marketing Group

21st Glorious Year of Globoil India to be Celebrated in Mumbai from September 14 - 15, 2017

Globoil India, the Premier International Conference on Vegetable Oil, Feed & Feed Ingredients, Oilseeds & Oleochemicals organized by Tefla's is scheduled to be held at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai, Mumbai from September 14 - 15, 2017. - September 04, 2017 - Tefla's

Mrs. Akie Abe, the Spouse of Prime Minister of Japan, Joins Academics, Food Activists and Food Industry Experts to Discuss Food and Peace in NYC

Roundtable Discussion on Food & Diplomacy with Mrs. Akie Abe as Guest of Honor, followed by Meet & Greet Session and Special Reception. - August 30, 2017 - Santos Marketing Group

Two Brothers Demonstrate a Profound Sense of Taste; Expand Miracle Fruit Farm Availability

Can their mission to create awareness about the benefits of Miracle Fruit reach those who need it most? - August 16, 2017 - Miracle Fruit Farm

Food Security Issues & Innovations on the Table at September Urban Agri Summit in Johannesburg

Africa's increasing concerns for food security to feed its growing populations and sustain economic development are to be tackled head-on by the region's foremost experts, regulatory authorities and various agriculture industry stakeholders at the Urban Agri Summit 2017 happening on September 7-8... - August 15, 2017 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd

YANMAR America Patents New Swivel Seat for SA Series Tractors

YANMAR America is proud to announce that Jarrod Hyder, along with Kazuyuki Kotani of YANMAR Co., Ltd., has received a new United States patent for a “swivel seat” design used on YANMAR’s SA221, SA324 and SA424 tractors. - August 11, 2017 - YANMAR America

AllThatGrows Adds Organic Manure Variants on Online Seeds Store

AllThatGrows, the online seed selling store has now added organic manure variants to their collection. The store, which retails seeds for vegetables, fruits, herbs, and microgreens, will now sell Organic Vermicompost and Leaf Manure. - August 05, 2017 - AllThatGrows

Total AG Industries Selects East Coast Rep Firm

Total AG Industries of Hillsborough, North Dakota has selected PK Innovation to represent their product groups on the East Coast. This appointment is an outgrowth of Total AG's exclusive national distribution agreement for Magnojet spray nozzles. The presence of PK Innovation allows both Total AG... - August 02, 2017 - PK Innovation

Machine Harvest Your Asparagus

Geiger-Lund’s new selective asparagus harvester was field tested this past spring on a field near Nyssa Oregon. The machine successfully harvested asparagus. The new machine can replace hand labor for the harvesting of asparagus. - July 31, 2017 - Geiger-Lund

Eclipse Campout at the Imperial Stock Ranch - with NASA Rockstar Adam Steltzner

For one night only, 150 lucky participants will share the campground with NASA rockstar, Adam Steltzner, feast on cowboy cuisine, and receive star gazing interpretation from a stellar group of astronomy experts. In the morning, guests will be treated to breakfast just before the sun rises on this epic two-minute experience to remember. 50 seats are available for the overnight trip to the Imperial Stock Ranch aboard a Starline Luxury Coach departing from the Lacey Cabelas at 8 am on August 20. - July 31, 2017 - Imperial Stock Ranch

Grande Cheese Implements a Scalable Supply Planning Solution from Arkieva

The supply and scheduling solution implementation will provide a seamlessly integrated end-to-end system, an improved supply planning process, and enhanced visibility throughout the supply chain. - July 21, 2017 - Arkieva

European Patent Issued for Human and Pet Anti-Obesity Vaccine to Braasch Biotech

European Patent issued in the United Kingdom for anti-obesity vaccine technologies. Applications for human and pet therapeutic vaccines to treat adult onset obesity. - July 14, 2017 - Braasch Biotech LLC

30-Year-Old EPA Wetlands Case Takes Favorable Turn for Aggrieved Pennsylvania Farmer

The Kogan Law Group, P.C. Reports How a Federal Court’s Reopening of a 1990 EPA-Farmer Wetlands Case for New Discovery and the Filing of $8 Million of Administrative Claims Against the Government May Facilitate the Resolution of a Very Costly Legal Dispute. - July 12, 2017 - The Kogan Law Group, P.C.

Implementation Engineers Tames Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Its enCompass® Methodology

Chicago – Implementation Engineers, a firm that been around for more than 50 years, announces a series of new blogs filled with information, tips, and interesting bits to help educate executives and the public about its offerings. - July 05, 2017 - Implementation Engineers

Vertical Farming in Africa to Boost Growth at September Urban Agri Summit in Johannesburg

International experts, regional authorities, investors and stakeholders from the agriculture sector will gather on September 7-8 in Johannesburg, South Africa for the inaugural Urban Agri Summit 2017. The two-day event will serve as a springboard to support the successful launch of Vertical... - July 01, 2017 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Honors Legacy & Roundtable Member Dr. Alan P. Roelfs

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals honors Legacy and Roundtable member Dr. Alan P. Roelfs for his outstanding accomplishments in Agriculture. - June 27, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Calivirgin Olive Oil Sweeps Specialty Foods Association SOFI Olive Oil Category

From high atop New York City, the Specialty Food Association announced the winners of the prestigious 2017 SOFI™ (specialty outstanding food innovation) Awards. Coldani Olive Ranch with their Calivirgin brand of olive oils were in high spirits as they took Gold, Silver and Bronze with their jalapeno oil, blood orange oil, and premium extra virgin arbequina oil respectively. - June 15, 2017 - Coldani Olive Ranch

September Johannesburg Summit on Launching Successful Commercial Indoor Farming in Africa and Its Cities

South Africa will play host to the inaugural Urban Agri Summit 2017 in Johannesburg this September 7-8. The two-day event will bring together stakeholders from the Vertical Farming, Greenhouse and Control Environment Agriculture sectors to discuss Launching Successful Commercial Indoor farming for... - June 14, 2017 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd

Online Hydroponics Store Continues to Grow and Expand Publishing Content

Online hydroponics store expands website content featuring hydroponic system, LED grow light and grow tent comparison, review and pricing information to create safe and valued content for hydroponic brands. - June 11, 2017 - Sync Internet Marketing

Pacific Bend Announces New Website Launch

Pacific Bend Inc. is announcing the launch of its newly created website. The new website is visually informative and helpful. Pacific Bend Inc. is the leader in the material handling sector, providing valuable warehouse services and materials for customers across the globe. Pacific Bend Inc. promise to its customers is the best quality products and top tier services for the absolute best results for individual warehouse needs. - June 03, 2017 - Pacific Bend

Solar FlexRack to Install 14 MW of Solar Trackers with Coldwell Solar in Agricultural Projects

Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced its solar pipeline agreement of 14 MW to install their TDP™ Turnkey Solar Trackers in twelve installations in California for Coldwell... - June 01, 2017 - Solar FlexRack

Zambian Farming Community Embraces Agritech Expo Zambia as Fourth Edition is Another Resounding Success

“Agritech Expo Zambia lived up to its hype and scored another resounding success, thanks to the event organisers, Spintelligent, our cooperating partners, sponsors and, above all, government for the massive support.” This is according to Jervis Zimba, President of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU), the owners of the award-winning, professional outdoor farming expo Agritech Expo Zambia which returned to Chisamba for its fourth edition last month. - May 26, 2017 - Agritech Expo Zambia

AgHires to Show Companies How to Attract Employees at United Fresh Expo 2017

AgHires will show companies how to attract top employees to their business at the United FreshTEC Expo. AgHires will exhibit at the trade show which is to be held at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois June 13th - 15th 2017. Representatives including AgHires founder and owner... - May 23, 2017 - AgHires

AllThatGrows Launches Free Mobile App for Android and iOS

AllThatGrows, the online seed selling store is now available on your Smartphone through an easy to access application. The AllThatGrows app is now available in the Play store and App store for users and is free to download. - May 21, 2017 - AllThatGrows

Biopesticides Market Forecasts Healthy Growth by 2022

Biopesticides Market Report, published by Allied Market Research, states that the global market was valued at $3,738 million in 2015, and is projected to reach $11,176 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 16.9% from 2016 to 2022. Based on the crop type, orchards segment occupied major share of the global market in 2015. - May 19, 2017 - Allied Market Research

Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - May 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide