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Agromin: Make Water Go Further in the Garden Using Biochar & Mulch, Reducing Lawn Size and Changing Water Schedules
In typical years, summer heat means daily watering, but with tough California water restrictions in place homeowners have to find creative ways to make less water go further in their gardens, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made from organic material... - July 10, 2015 - Agromin
Soil Experts at Agromin Suggests Planting Vegetables & Herbs in Containers to Save Water
While there may not be enough water this year to maintain a full-sized garden, plenty of vegetables and herbs can thrive even with watering restrictions when planted in containers using the right soil, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made from organic... - July 08, 2015 - Agromin
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
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
Oldest Grain Elevator in Iowa Gets a Lift Guess How Much It Weighs
The owners of the last wooden grain elevator in Audubon County, and possibly the oldest one left in Iowa, are conducting a contest to guess how much the elevator weighs when it is lifted next week by Heartland Building Moving out of West Bend, IA. Bob and Janet Nelson, owners of the Ross elevator... - May 06, 2015 - Save Ross Elevator
New Somer Thompson Memorial - the Gift That Keeps on Giving
“A community food forest will bring life, nourishment, new memories and a positive focus to a piece of property that otherwise evokes so much pain.” - Tina Harden Co-founder BFFTNEF - March 16, 2015 - Bring Food Forests to NE Florida
2015: Year of Soils—How To Prepare Your Soil for Spring Planting
The United Nations declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils and the California Compost Coalition has launched a healthy soils campaign to help spread the word. Residential gardeners can institute their own healthy soils efforts by enhancing their garden soil now in preparation for the... - March 12, 2015 - Agromin
The GreenLantern Project of GEG for West Africa
The British company, Green Energy2014 Limited (GEG) will develop non edible and edible crops in the Ivory Coast, Guinea Conakry, and Senegal. - January 21, 2015 - GEG GreenEnergy2014 Limited
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
Park Avenue Turf's Drought Resistant Sod Lawns Are a Must for the Dry, Drought Plagued California Climate
Park Avenue Turf has the drought resistant sod lawn homeowners and business owners need to get their grass green and healthy year round. Visit their website at www.parkavenueturf.com for their RTF Drought Resistant sod variety! - November 14, 2014 - Park Avenue Turf
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
New Planting Season Begins in September
The summer gardening season is nearly over so it is time to start planting cool weather vegetables and flowers that don’t mind lower temperatures, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made from organic material collected from more than 50... - September 03, 2014 - Agromin
Latest Investment from KIC InnoEnergy Into RVE.SOL Injects New Hope in the Fight to Solve Rural Poverty and Climate Change in Africa
Leading Technology Firm Backs Disruptive, Innovative Mini-Grid “KUDURA” from Social Entrepreneurship RVE.SOL; Provides Capital to Launch Integrated Clean Energy and Water Hubs in Africa - July 01, 2014 - RVE.SOL
First of 12 Captain Planet School Learning Gardens Opens in Ventura County
The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, has created its first Learning Garden in Ventura County with help from Food for Thought Ojai and Agromin. The garden is at Rio Del Norte Elementary School in... - January 30, 2014 - Agromin
Bayer CropScience Charts Course for Cultivating Bee Health Solutions with Opening of Clayton Bee Care Facility
New Facility in Clayton, N.C., to Advance Honey Bee Health Research and Development Initiatives - November 20, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Tells the Story of Modern Agriculture on RFD-TV’s American Farmer Program
Crop Science Company’s Agricultural Sustainability Efforts Showcased on Rural America’s Most Important Network Nov. 19 - November 16, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience President and CEO Honored by Iowa State University Alumni Association
Jim Blome Receives Henry A. Wallace Award from Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. - November 13, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience, Bayer Corporation Honored by Parenting Publications for Company Work-Life Balance
Bayer CropScience Wins 2013 Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 50 Award, Bayer Corporation Named Top Company by Working Mother Magazine - October 31, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Strengthens Commitment to Research Triangle Park, N.C., and Future of Agriculture Through Recent Investments
Crop Science Company Invests Nearly $78 Million in Research Triangle Park Area in Last 18 Months, Including Renovation of North American Headquarters - October 19, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Sponsors U.S. Delegates at Inaugural Global Youth Ag Summit
Crop Science Company Sponsors 20 Youth Seeking to Solve Global Hunger at International Event. - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on North American Bee Care Center
State-of-the-Art Facility Will Address Honey Bee Health Through Collaboration, Education and Research - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Engages Triangle Teachers with Making Science Make Sense
One-Day Workshop Helps Educators Enhance Experiential Science Learning Through Hands-on Experiments - June 29, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer Supports Volunteer Projects in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park as Part of 150th Anniversary Celebration
Bayer Cares Foundation Contributes to 150 Volunteer Projects Across the Globe During 150th Anniversary Year - June 14, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer Anniversary Tour: Interactive Exhibition Comes to Research Triangle Park, N.C. to Celebrate Bayer’s 150th Anniversary
Hands-on science for all. - June 13, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Agromin Selected "2013 Small Business of the Year" in Calif. Senate District 19
Oxnard, California-based Agromin, the organics recycler for over 50 California cities, was selected as the 2013 Small Business of the Year for California Senate District 19. The district encompasses a majority of Ventura County and all of Santa Barbara County. The district's State Senator... - May 23, 2013 - Agromin
Bayer CropScience Opens New Development North America Facilities in Research Triangle Park
Crop Protection Company Celebrates Opening of New Development Facilities and Laboratories at North American Headquarters - May 15, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer Remains a "Most Admired" Company on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual Reputation List
Bayer ranks #3 on chemicals industry list, up one spot from 2012. - March 07, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Farmland Network LLC Announces Free Access to Sale and Auction Results Data for 2013
Farmland Network LLC Announces Plans to Provide Nationwide Farmland Sale and Auction Results for 2013. - March 02, 2013 - Farmland Network
Agromin Joins California Green Communities
Agromin, one of the largest organic composting companies in California, has joined California Green Communities (CGC), an environmental recognition program that fosters innovative, sustainable ways for participating cities to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption. As a CGC program... - February 07, 2013 - Agromin
Bayer CropScience Purchases Land Adjacent to Its Research Triangle Park Headquarters
Acquired parcel from Research Triangle Foundation positions company for future expansion - December 22, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Celebrates the Holidays with a Day of Service at the Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen
Employees Brighten up the Season by Serving Raleigh Residents in Need with a Hot Meal and Special Gift - December 16, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer Bee Care Center Helps Solve Bee Health’s Toughest Challenges
Bayer will break ground in February on a new, state-of-the-art center that will support honey bees through research and collaboration. - December 06, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Agromin and Stay Green Form Partnership to Close Recycling Loop
Stay Green, a full-service landscaping company, and Agromin, the organics recycler for more than 50 California cities, have formed a partnership that will recycle and reuse the organic materials produced by Stay Green clients. Agromin will turn the material into compost, mulch and soil enhancements... - November 13, 2012 - Agromin
Cooperation Agreement Signed Between EMRC and the Bamanga Tukur African Center for International Trade and Development to Further Agricultural Development in Africa
Nigeria and EMRC agree terms in preparation for the upcoming AgriBusiness Forum 2012. - October 21, 2012 - EMRC International
EMRC and PanAAC Call Industry Leaders and Civil Society to Partner for the AgriBusiness Forum 2012 as Africa’s Agri-Food Sector Becomes Essential for Global Development
Public – Private Partnership given key role in future of Africa’s agricultural sector to ensure long-term development. - October 21, 2012 - EMRC International
Precision VRT Company Echelon Ag Has Hired Jason Frey as Account Manager
Echelon Ag Hires New Precision Agriculture Account Manager for SE Saskatchewan Area. - October 11, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Has Hired Jamie Charlton as a Precision Agriculture Account Manager
Precision agriculture company based in Canada announces another new addition to the team. - October 05, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Triad Rally to Support Local Charities 2nd Annual Free Family Movie Night Returns to BB&T Ballpark
Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, Inc, in collaboration with The Wharton Gladden Foundation and the Winston-Salem Dash, will once again open the gates to the BB&T Ballpark to host a free family movie night to benefit local charities. This private screening of Puss in Boots will premiere on Saturday, October 13th. - September 27, 2012 - Nature's Select Premium Turf Services, Inc.
Government of Senegal to Officially Host 2012 Edition of Pan-African Agribusiness Forum
The Government of Senegal and EMRC International partner to spotlight Africa’s agricultural and Agri-Food sector potential. - September 27, 2012 - EMRC International
Triangle Teachers Making Science Make Sense with Bayer CropScience
Workshop Enhances the Hands-on Classroom Experience Through Experiments - September 14, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Plant Cool Season Vegetables in September in Southern California
Although the temperature still feels like summer, now is the time for Southern California gardeners to plant cool season vegetables for a spring harvest, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from organic material collected from more than 50... - September 04, 2012 - Agromin
Farmland Network Announces Alliance with Farmers Feeding the World
Farmland Network Forms Partnership with Farmers Feeding the World in Support of Its Efforts to Harness the Power of the American Agriculture Industry in Solving Global Hunger Problems - August 22, 2012 - Farmland Network
Harvest Summer Vegetables, Start Planning for Southern California Fall Garden
Southern California gardeners are busy harvesting summer vegetables in August, but it's also the time to start planning for a fall garden. - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Larry's Building Materials Joins List of Agromin Distributors in Orange County
Larry's Building Materials, with supply yards in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach, has joined a growing list of outlets distributing Agromin organic soil products in Orange County. Open to professionals and do-it-yourselfers since 1959, Larry's carries all sorts of masonry and landscaping... - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Echelon Ag Announces Success of 2012 Crop Tour
Variable rate and farm management company shared benefits of precision VRT with participants - August 02, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Precision Farming Company Offers New Variable Rate Technology Service
Echelon Ag introduces variable rate fungicide service for western Canadian farmers. - July 25, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Bayer Cropscience Inaugurates New Greenhouse for Research and Development in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Bayer CropScience celebrates the opening of its newest research facility: a 3-story, 60,000 square foot greenhouse that will be used for soy, corn and other broadacre crop research. The Company invested USD 20 million for the new BioScience greenhouse in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. - July 22, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Connecticut Company, Grillo Services, Expands Container Division
Purchases First Caterpillar Brand Roll-Off Truck Sold in Connecticut - July 20, 2012 - Grillo Services
Echelon Ag is Hiring for West Kansas Location
Precision VRT company is looking to hire an account manager for their West Kansas office. - July 13, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc