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Cocoa Family is Now Kosher & Passover Certified
Cocoa Family offers Kosher and Passover Certified Ingredients. - January 30, 2013 - Cocoa Family
Popular Commercial Lending Group Adds Farm Loan Line of Credit Product
Popular Commercial Lending Group (PCLG) has added a real estate revolving line of credit product to their agricultural loan product offering. - January 26, 2013 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Eccotopia, Ltd. Moves Headquarters from Johannesburg to Cape Town, South Africa
Move will facilitate company’s expanded efforts at combining ecological and environmental improvements with industrialization and profitability. - January 26, 2013 - Eccotopia Ltd
Veggie Cage Company Announces Release of the Tomato Ring and the Veggie Cage - the Cage on a Stake
Veggie Cage LLC gets high praise from Master Gardeners for their Tomato Ring and Veggie Cage, the Cage On A Stake, combining function and form in their newest gardening innovation. - January 18, 2013 - Veggie Cage
Global Sawlog Prices Continued to Drop in the 3Q/12, with Prices in Europe Falling More Than 13% in 12 Months
Weaker lumber markets in Europe have reduced demand and prices for sawlogs on the continent this fall. Lower sawlog prices in both Europe and Latin America have resulted in an almost ten percent reduction in the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) over the past 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Log prices in North America have been fairly stable in 2012. - January 12, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Bioo Scientific Launches AflaPure™ Immunoaffinity Columns for Aflatoxin Detection in Food
Bioo Scientific developed two new immunoaffinity columns, AflaPure™ Total and AflaPure™ M1, for the convenient detection of aflatoxin in a variety of food and dairy samples in less than 30 minutes. - January 12, 2013 - Bioo Scientific
Prime Source Warns Long-Term Care Facilities to Expect Rising Food Prices in 2013
While long-term care and other healthcare facilities are no longer worrying about milk prices doubling due to the "Dairy Cliff," drought and other factors are predicted to cause food prices to rise significantly in 2013. - January 07, 2013 - Prime Source
Global AgInvesting Conferences Expand to Four Locations in the New Year, Beginning with an Inaugural Event in Abu Dhabi in February
Global AgInvesting conferences promise to be the premier source for agricultural investment information in 2013, having attracted investors from institutions with over $3.5 trillion in total assets under management as well as farm and fund managers with over 25 million acres of farmland under management at its 2012 events. - January 06, 2013 - HighQuest Partners
Innovation Direct™ Inventor Takes Crucial Step by Filing Provisional Application for Patent on Anderson Wheel Invention
Innovation Direct™, a leader in the invention assistance field since 1997, recently facilitated the process of the filing of a provisional application for a patent for California resident and inventor Donald J. Hartman on his Anderson Wheel invention upon his request. The Anderson Wheel is an... - December 20, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 1,266 Acres in the RM of Consul, Saskatchewan as Part of Its Acquisition Program
Agcapita remains a market leader as one of Canada's most experienced farmland investors and the only RRSP eligible farmland funds in an asset class that is seeing increasing and well-deserved attention from mainstream investors. - December 13, 2012 - Agcapita
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
Bees Without Borders Launches Campaign to Help Kenyan Beekeepers
Andrew's Honey and Bees Without Borders (a 501(c)(3) launches Indiegogo Campaign. The campaign will seek to raise $20,000. In additional funds to help support its mission to build better beekeeping infrastructure for three Kenya villages. - December 04, 2012 - Bees Without Borders
Growing Livestock Population to Boost Animal Feed Market in India, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes launches a report on the Animal Feed Market in India 2012 as a part of Netscribes’ Food and Beverage Industry report series. - November 28, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Hamilton Solar Expands Operations to Fresno - Agricultural Solar Experts Now Serve San Joaquin Valley
Reno-based Hamilton Solar LLC, an industry leader in large commercial solar energy installations, announced it has expanded operations with a new branch in Fresno, CA – Hamilton Energy Solutions. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Hamilton Solar also has an office in Las Vegas and continues to serve the large commercial sector of the solar industry in Nevada. - November 27, 2012 - Hamilton Solar
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces the Launching of Conservation Organization's "Make Every Acre Count" Initiative
The Chester River Association has launched “Make Every Acre Count,” a campaign to alert Maryland and Delaware farmers about the profit potential and environmental benefits of planting switchgrass on their least productive acres. The campaign features an online calculator that helps farmers determine whether growing switchgrass could boost profits on individual farming operations. - November 23, 2012 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Inauguration of North America’s First Commercial Scale Wasabi Site on Vancouver Island
10-Acre greenhouse development opens door to further research of wasabi’s amazing healing properties. - November 17, 2012 - Pacific Coast Wasabi
Dragon Bright Mintai Successful Quoting on the OTC Bulletin Board
Dragon Bright Mintai Botanical Technology (Cayman) Limited (stock code: DGBMF) has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on October 10th 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Dragon Bright Mintai Botanical Technology (Cayman) Limited
New Patent Issued to Miatech for Its Bio Turbo Technology. Removes Ethylene & Bacteria.
US Patent Office has recently issued a patent for Miatech’s Bio Turbo line of products (patent #08293171 ) to confirm the unique nature of Bio Turbo technology and protect it from unauthorized copying. - November 15, 2012 - Miatech
Buy and Sell Fruits and Vegetables in Bulk with the iPad and Vegetality App
Farmers are now able to sell their produce from the comfort of Apple’s tablet screen. - November 12, 2012 - Vegetality
Time is Running Out on Purchasing This Year’s Valley Permaculture Alliance Fruit Trees
The VPA, a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is supporting the 13th Annual Fruit Tree Sales program where they sell over 120 varieties of trees. - November 04, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
WRQ Reports That Domestic Sawlog Prices in Russia Have Gone Up 25% in Three Years, Despite Higher Log Export Tariffs
Log costs for Russian sawmills did not fall as the Russian government intended when it implemented a 25 percent log export tariff in 2008. Instead, sawlog prices have increased by 24 percent the past three years and the supply of logs has been tight in 2012, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 30, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. Knapp-Fricks has over... - October 27, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Best in the Bay Veterinary Hospital Adds Talented New Veterinarian to Team
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care hires talented and experienced new doctor, Megan Armor, DVM, to large team of exemplary veterinarians. Dr. Armor brings her talent for treating ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals and pets to the team. - October 25, 2012 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $50,000 Grant from Newman's Own Foundation
Grant Award as Part of Nutrition Initiative - October 25, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
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
Log and Lumber Imports to China Were Down 19% During First Eight Months of 2012, Y-O-Y, with the Biggest Declines Seen of Logs Imported from Russia and the US
Importation of both logs and lumber to China fell substantially in 2012, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Total imports, by value, during the first eight months was 4.3 billion dollars, or 19% less than in 2011, with the biggest declines in logs imported from Russia and the US, and in lumber from North America. - October 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Takes National Title Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival
Devils Backbone Brewing Company takes the national title at GABF and wins 8 medals overall. - October 17, 2012 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Nutrian Presents Extensive Quality Organic Emulsions for Varied Agronomic Needs
Nutrian, a premier global brand on liquid plan fertilizers has come up with a versatile range of premium organic emulsions in Australia. The Nutrian fertilizers are designed to cater to different agronomic needs. - October 17, 2012 - Nutrian
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
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
Bioo Scientific Launches Rapid Test Strips for Analysis of Fluoroquinolone in Milk and Meat Samples
Bioo Scientific released AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kits for the detection of a broad range of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk and meat samples. - October 10, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Wood Costs for the World’s Pulp Industry Continued Downward in the 2Q/12 with the Biggest Declines in Brazil, Russia, Australia and Europe
The costs of wood fiber for many pulp mills throughout the world continued to fall in the 2Q/12 and were at their lowest levels in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The greatest declines were seen in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Spain and US northwest, and Eastern Canada. - October 08, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw Unfiltered Honey Joins Big Tex Deep in the Heart of Texas
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw and Unfiltered Honey is joining the Go Texan store at the great State Fair of Texas. Nature Nate’s Honey, a natural and homegrown Texas product, will be sharing samples Sept. 28 through Oct. 21 each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 4... - October 05, 2012 - Nature Nate's Honey Company
IonSense® Introduces the OpenSpot Quick Strips™ for the DART OS Transmission Module™, Providing Rapid Analysis in Food Safety and Product Quality
New Product to be exhibited at the AOAC International Annual Meeting and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV October 1 through October 4, 2012 - October 01, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
NAFDMA Bus Tour Blazing Trails in the Pacific Northwest
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces its annual Bus Tour. The tour will begin on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. The three-day tour will travel to farm direct marketing and agritourism locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Networking Bus Tour... - September 30, 2012 - NAFDMA
South Korea and Japan Will Become Large Importers of Pellets and Energy Chips in the Coming Decade, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Both Japan and South Korea intend to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and increasingly rely on renewable energy in the future. As a consequence, both countries will increase their importation of wood pellets and energy chips from other countries in Asia and from North America in the coming years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
IonSense, Inc. Issued Two Patents on Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Introduces New Product at International Mass Spectrometry Conference, Kyoto, Japan.
New DART-OS Source Demonstrated Live to Meeting Attendees, Highlighting Applications in Food Safety and Forensics. - September 27, 2012 - IonSense, 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
SolarCraft Completes Solar Installation at Fort Ross Vineyard
New North Coast Tasting Room Powered by the Sun - September 20, 2012 - SolarCraft
RE/MAX Reports Some Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increasing as Much as 20% in Last 12 Months. Agcapita's Data Supports Conclusion of Substantial Price Movements.
A recent RE/MAX report shows some Saskatchewan farmland prices increasing as much as 20% in last 12 months. Agcapita Farmland Fund's data supports RE/MAX's conclusion that farmland continues to appreciate strongly on the Canadian prairies. Agcapita’s series of farmland funds continue to show... - September 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Bioo Scientific is Attending the 2012 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting
Bioo Scientific is featuring its innovative food safety testing kits at the 2012 AOAC Annual Meeting later this month. - September 12, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Los Angeles Agriculture Innovation Conference to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Investment and Entrepreneurship
October 24 Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference in Los Angeles to focus on economic opportunities as well as environmental and societal benefits of embracing, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices, technologies and startup companies. - September 11, 2012 - Seedstock
Vital Herd, Inc Founded to Apply "Big Data" to Dairy and Beef Production / Livestock Management
Venture capitalist and technologist teaming up to commercialize a "Big Data" solution to save 4 million animals from dying and $5 billion in losses in U.S. each year. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), four million animals died last year in the U.S. as part of its... - September 11, 2012 - Vital Herd, Inc
Intershape is Lighting the Way to Higher Yields
Intershape Ltd has launched AniLEDlight, a new range of LED lights specifically designed for use in dairy buildings. Installing LED lights in dairy buildings reduces energy and maintenance costs while providing a superior quality light that improves cow well-being and so increases yields. Increase... - September 05, 2012 - Intershape Ltd
Lumber Markets in the US Improving with Higher Demand and Increasing Prices in the 2Q/12; Sawlog Price Trends Mixed
Increased demand for lumber in the US and higher exports from Canada to China have resulted in lumber prices being about 35% higher in August of 2012 as compared to August of 2011. Sawlog prices have moved up in Interior BC 2Q/12 y-o-y, while falling in Western US and remaining unchanged in Eastern Canada and the US South, according to WRQ. - September 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Designed Today for Tomorrow's Mills - a Step Into the Future
For over 150 years Bühler has dedicated itself to developing revolutionary technological innovations, helping their customers achieve even better results. In the rice industry alone Bühler has created a series of ground-breaking products and processes, providing complete solutions, with... - August 23, 2012 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
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
N-Viro International Receives Continuation of Purchase Order Valued at $1.3 Million
N-Viro International Corporation (NVIC: PK) receives a one year purchase order continuation for the transport, treatment and utilization of biosolids from Toho Water Authority (TWA). The initial purchase order between Florida N-Viro LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of N-Viro International and Toho... - August 21, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp
FlexPrint’s Unusual Managed Print Program Accommodates Sprouts Farmers Market Expansion
FlexPrint, Inc. announces that Sprouts Farmers Market is extending its relationship with FlexPrint, Inc., a leading provider of managed technology services. The new partnership will connect Sprouts Farmers Market's existing 108 stores with 38 new stores acquired in its recent merger with Sunflower... - August 18, 2012 - Flex Technology Group