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Bayer CropScience Announces 2012 Young Farmer Sustainability Award Recipient
Virginia farmer focuses on fine-tuned nutrient management programs for greater efficiency through reduced inputs and higher yields. - March 03, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Poncho®/VOTiVO® Seed Treatment Boosts Corn and Soybean Yields
Biological and Chemical Seed Treatment Continues to Deliver Consistent Performance - March 02, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Creates Thought Leadership Hub to Connect, Engage and Dialogue with Ag Community
New website will serve as hub for agriculture information and dialogue. - March 02, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Continues Innovation Initiatives to Expand Research Footprint in North Carolina
Ongoing development strengthens research footprint, commitment to advancing food and fiber productivity. - March 01, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Hosts Sustainability in Agriculture: A Bayer Executive Course
Event Presented in Partnership with College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University - February 24, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Simple Earth Hops Announces Commercial Hops Webinars
Brewing Up a Community Hops Webinars to be held on the 3rd Saturdays of March-April-May - February 12, 2012 - Simple Earth Hops - slower. smaller. local.
Dr. Jacqueline Applegate Joins Passage Home Board of Directors
Head of Bayer Environmental Science North America Joins Wake County Nonprofit Fighting Poverty - February 10, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bolesworth to Celebrate Diamond Jubilee in Style
Bolesworth is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style hosting "A Great British Show" with a number of fabulous British attractions including the Bolesworth Showjumping Classic. Event takes place from Friday 1st to Monday 4th June. - January 29, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
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
Passage Home Hosts Christmas Party for Raleigh Families Fighting Poverty and Homelessness
Holiday Celebration Gives Southeast Raleigh Parents a Hand Up in Making Christmas Special for More Than 165 Children - December 24, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Supports The Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen
Crop Science Company Employees Support Local Nonprofit with Volunteer Days and $7,500 Annual Donation. - December 17, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Boyton Beach Launches Their Season of Winter Festivities
Bedner's Farm continues their holiday tradition by launching a host of December events for their customers. From the much anticipated You Pick Strawberry field opening, to the arrival of Santa Clause and collection of toys for needy children. Proving once again, that you can always count on your local farmer! - December 10, 2011 - Bedner's Farm
Esbenshade’s is Partnering with "The Africa Transformation Initiative"
A simple donation of $5 will plant 50 trees and just $1 donation will plant 10 trees as a way to improve various African communities. - December 08, 2011 - Esbenshades Garden Center
DNT Nursery Proudly Announces the Re-Launch of Their Official Website
DNT Nursery is now accepting online orders through their secure website. - December 04, 2011 - DNT Nursery
"KUDURA" Rural Village Energy Solution from Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Could be Answer for Africa’s Poorest
The people of Sidonge "A" Kenya choose a renewable energy solution to lift themselves out of poverty and fight climate change in Africa. - November 19, 2011 - RVE.SOL
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
The Hurricane ES... the All New Portable Electrostatic Sprayer by Curtis Dyna-Fog Takes Ultra-Low-Volume and Low Volume Spraying to the Next Level
Made famous for efficiently applying the high quality automobile paint finishes of today, portable electrostatic spraying has been long awaited in the pest control, odor control and disinfecting industries. With the release of the new Hurricane ES, that solution can now fit right in the palm of your hand. With the ongoing problems with bed bugs and other disease carrying pests, the Hurricane ES is a welcome solution in many industries. - November 16, 2011 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Los Poblanos Inn & Organic Farm Receives Fodor's 100 Hotel Award in International "Best Of" Category
Historic Inn Property in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico Wins International Recognition, Acclaim for "Local Flavor" Experience - November 12, 2011 - Los Poblanos Inn
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
Pratt Institute Graduate School of Architecture to Host Acclaimed Author John Jeavons Pioneer of Sustainable Mini-Farming
John Jeavons, the Director of Ecology Action, will present a Three-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop at the Pratt Institute on January 6-8, 2012. - November 01, 2011 - Ecology Action
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
Tasteful Selections™ Launches the Simply Amazing Flavors Recipe Contest
Consumers can win potatoes for a year through Facebook contest. - October 21, 2011 - RPE, Inc.
Mayor Allen Joines and City Council Members Raise Awareness of Homelessness & Hunger Within Our Community at BB&T Ballpark
Saturday, Oct. 15th, Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, Inc, hosted a free family movie night at the BB&T Ballpark to benefit four local charities. Mayor Allen Joines, & City Council members addressed the 1,700 people present. - October 21, 2011 - Nature's Select Premium Turf Services, Inc.
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
New Southern Virginia Botanical Garden Highlights Innovative Plant Development Services Brands, Encore® Azalea and Southern Living® Plant Collection
Plant Development Services, Inc. recently assisted in the transformation of an abandoned industrial site near the Dan River in Southern Virginia into a vibrant botanical garden. In preparation for the fall 2011 opening of the Southern Virginia Botanical Garden’s new Town of South Boston location, varieties from Encore® Azalea and the Southern Living® Plant Collection can be found in a series of gardens throughout the 10 acre site. - October 20, 2011 - Encore Azalea
Bayer CropScience Named to Carolina Parent’s 2011 Parent Family-Friendly 50 List
Bayer CropScience Recognized as One of the Top 50 Family-Friendly Employers in North Carolina - October 13, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Quick Growing Trees Nursery Has Announced Free Shipping on Orders of $350 or More
Quick Growing Trees Nursery is offering free shipping on orders worth $350 or more. The customers can place orders on their mail order nursery to avail the offer. - October 08, 2011 - Quick Growing Trees Nursery
Quick Growing Trees Nursery is Now Accepting Orders for Fall Planting
This is the best time for fall planting and Quick Growing Trees Nursery is now accepting orders for fall planting. - October 08, 2011 - Quick Growing Trees Nursery
10% Off on Trailer Loads of B&B Stock at TN Nursery
Tennessee Wholesale Nursery is offering a discount of 10% on full trailer load of balled and burlapped stock. - October 08, 2011 - TN Nursery
TN Nursery Announces Fall Shipping Season
Tennessee Wholesale Nursery is now accepting orders for fall shipping. They are nursery growers and offer a wide range of plants and trees to suit customer requirements. - October 08, 2011 - TN Nursery
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
Award Winning Orchid Grower to Speak at Susquehanna Orchid Show
Susan Gange, owner of Stony Brook Orchids, will present “Growing Phalaenopsis in the Home,” on Saturday October 22 at 1:00 pm, during the 28th Annual Susquehanna Orchid Society Show and Sale, at Stauffers of Kissel Hill in Lancaster, PA. Her lecture will demonstrate how anyone can... - October 06, 2011 - Stony Brook Orchids
Olive Oil from Spain Pours Into Los Angeles
Spanish Olive Oil Expert Partners with Top Los Angeles Chef for an Exclusive Tasting - October 02, 2011 - Olive Oil From Spain
Bayer CropScience Sponsors Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting
Crop Science Company Supports Local Business Community - October 02, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Hoegemeyer Homecoming Field Day August 11
Field day includes plot tours, guest speakers, equipment displays and more. - July 31, 2011 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Tn Nursery is Offering Mature Perennials, Ferns and Groundcovers for 90% Off Mail Order Prices
Tn Tree & Plant Nursery is your online source for perennials, ferns and landscaping trees and shrubs all at wholesale prices. - July 23, 2011 - TN Nursery
Bayer CropScience Named Presenting/Season Sponsor of North Carolina Theatre
Crop Science Company is Committed to Supporting Local Arts - July 15, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey Keynote Speaker at FPPC Summit in Des Moines
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will be the keynote speaker at the Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Midwest Technology Summit, to be held July 13-15 in Des Moines. The theme of this year’s conference is “Strategies to Increase Yields and Farm Revenue Using Nitrogen... - July 08, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Bayer CropScience Participates in 2011 SmartCommute Challenge
Employees Pledged to Bus, Carpool, Bike or Telecommute in Annual Triangle Program - July 07, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Amana Farms to Update Anaerobic Digester Project at Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Iowa Technology Summit
Amana Farms, one of Iowa’s leading innovators in turning manure into electricity, has announced it will be presenting a technology update at the Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Iowa Technology Summit, to be held July 13-15 in Des Moines. Amana’s $4.9 million anaerobic digester... - July 06, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Bayer Cropscience Releases Video About Making Science Make Sense Program at Durham Performance Learning Center
Crop Science Company’s Biology Lab Helps More Than 50 Percent of Students Pass Biology in 2011 - June 16, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Moore Farms and Friends Online Market Coming to Birmingham
Alabama farmers Will and Laurie Moore of Moore Farms and Friends, LLC announce the introduction of their Online Market CSA program to the Birmingham market. - May 29, 2011 - Moore Farms and Friends, LLC
Glickman to Deliver Keynote at SWCS Conference
Former Ag Secretary Dan Glickman will deliver the keynote address at the SWCS International Annual Conference on July 18, 2011, in Washington, DC. Lecture topic: Food Security, Ecosystem Services, and Agricultural Policy: Farming for the Future. - May 06, 2011 - Soil and Water Conservation Society
Bayer CropScience Hosts The National FFA Organization Officers
Crop Science Company Continues Support of Youth Organization - April 22, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Hoegemeyer Hybrids Receives Patriot Award
The award was presented in recognition of the company's support of an employee who serves in the Nebraska Army National Guard. - April 03, 2011 - Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest at Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA on April 9 and 10, 2011
Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA will host its first event of 2011, the very popular 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest, on April 9 and 10, 2011. This eagerly-awaited event has been extended to two days this year to allow more children to participate. - March 31, 2011 - Great Country Farms
Worldwide Energy Concern Increases Focus on Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Summit
The latest research on farm scale, economically viable green energy solutions will be revealed at FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Technology Summit to be held in Annapolis, MD. - March 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Bloomfield Farms Opens New Gluten-Free Food Manufacturing Plant in Ky., One of Few in U.S.
Thanks to a new 15,000-square-foot Bloomfield Farms plant in Bloomfield, Ky., specializing in manufacturing gluten-free baking mixes, celiac disease sufferers and their families now have more baking options. - March 02, 2011 - Bloomfield Farms