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3 Bros Grow Vertically Integrated Sustainable Cannabis Facility
3 Bros Grow announces sustainable vertically integrated cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing and distribution. - August 27, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Locus AG’s CarbonNOW™ Project Represents USA as National Winner in the Energy Globe Awards
The agricultural project will compete for global winner as one of the world’s most ambitious and innovative projects to fight climate change. - August 18, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
New Initiative to Accelerate Resilience and Sustainability in Tomorrow's Rum Brands
Launched on National Rum Day: empower, catalyze change and drive sustainable business practices in the Rum spirit category. - August 18, 2020 - The Rum Barrel
Food Security Assurance Delivered to Your Door; New Focus on Food Security in Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
Providence International in Redding, CA, is now offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription service which delivers locally-grown fresh produce to homes and businesses. The food is sourced from local farmers, including crops from Providence’s own Garden of Hope Farm, and... - August 11, 2020 - Providence International
Locus Agricultural Solutions® Becomes Newest Innovator Member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) as its newest innovator member. The startup will join over 200 forward-thinking companies in engaging with leaders around the world to build tools and... - July 09, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
3 Bros Grow Announces Vertically Integrated Cannabis Genetics Nursery
The 3 Bros Grow, a vertically integrated cannabis company, is moving into their first phase of greenhouse nursery to provide clean secured genetics, clones and teens to their operations. Luck #7, Cherry Bomb, Twizzlas, Grease Monkey and Chocolatina are some of the exclusive genetics available only from 3 Bros Grow. - July 01, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Farmers2Market, Connecting Farmers to Their Communities and Communities to Their Farmers
SNtial Organics proudly Announces the Launch of Farmers2Market.ca - July 01, 2020 - SNtial Organics Inc.
Castle Valley Mill is Back to Their Full Product List After COVID
Castle Valley Mill, a small local mill in Pennsylvania that uses 300 year-old technology to produce nutrition-packed flours and meals, is back with its full line of products on their online store. - June 19, 2020 - Castle Valley Mill
S&W Seed Company and ADAMA Finalize Collaboration to Provide the First Full-Spectrum Grass Weed Control Option for Sorghum Market
S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a global agricultural company with a leading position in sorghum through its Sorghum Partners® brand, and ADAMA, one of the world's leading crop protection companies, today announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to bring to market a new... - June 15, 2020 - SW Seed Co.
Kaycha Labs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer to Support Rapid Growth
Kaycha Labs, LLC, the nationwide leader in cannabis and hemp testing, announced today the appointment of Andrew Varga as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Varga, a marketing veteran of over 30 years has led marketing initiatives for companies such as Brown Forman Corporation, Papa John’s Pizza and... - May 30, 2020 - Kaycha Labs
Locus AG Continues Building Executive Bench by Hiring VP of Environmental Platforms
As part of its B Corp mission to help advance the climate-smart agriculture trend, Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG) has hired Shane Head as its new Vice President of Environmental Platforms. Mr. Head will oversee crop and international expansion of the CarbonNOW program that delivers agronomic and ecosystem benefits. - May 23, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Kaycha Labs Named First Designated Laboratory for Florida’s Hemp Program
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Approves Kaycha Labs for their USDA Approved Hemp Program - May 20, 2020 - Kaycha Labs
Locus AG Wins NREL’s Industry Growth Forum 2020 Outstanding Venture Award
Locus AG was one of the three top-scoring companies at this year’s IGF and recognized for its soil “probiotic” technology that addresses food security and climate change. The judges were impressed with the company’s business model and the impact that its agtech solution can make on sustainable farming. Locus AG was one of 40 cleantech startups that pitched innovative technologies and disruptive business solutions to a panel of investor and industry expert judges. - May 15, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Fast Company Names Locus AG’s CarbonNOW Program a World Changing Ideas 2020 Finalist in the Food Category
Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. Locus AG's CarbonNOW program is an innovative idea that is already helping to solve the interrelated challenges of climate change and food security by monetizing carbon farming and driving adoption of its global award-winning, non-GMO, microbial technology that boosts crop yields and nutrients. - May 01, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Locus Agricultural Solutions Honors Earth Day by Donating Climate-Smart Technology to Help Farmers Offset Economic Losses from COVID-19
Locus AG is calling for nominations of farmers that are making a positive impact on their communities and the environment during the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals that are chosen as Earth Day 2020 Hero Farmers will receive free healthy soil treatments that can boost yields and revenue, and reduce their operating costs and carbon footprints. - April 22, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
3 Bros Grow Announces Compassion Program During COVID-19
The 3 Bros Santa Cruz dispensary is currently running a compassion program during the COVID-19 outbreak and Shelter in Place orders. As an essential business and being allowed to remain open to serve the community for cannabis products such as cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals and... - April 18, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
New RAMBOOS™ Season Begins at Goldenberry Farms
In an effort to increase the healthy consumption of tropical fruit with families and children, Goldenberry Farms™ has launched its "RAMBOOS™" branded product line, offering a kid-friendly introduction to the world of tropical fruit. The unique labels, character presentation, and available in-store merchandising displays help to create eye-catching presentations. - April 11, 2020 - Goldenberry Farms
Locus Agricultural Solutions Brings on New CEO to Drive Climate-Smart Farming Initiatives
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), an agtech B Corp™ dedicated to leading the climate-smart agriculture trend, has hired Grant Aldridge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Agribusiness veteran, Aldridge will lead company growth and accelerate industry adoption of carbon farming practices. - April 02, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Leading California University Finds 78 Percent Reduction in Livestock Methane Emissions with Direct-Fed Microbials from Locus Fermentation Solutions
These highly effective, inexpensive and stable microbes can have a major impact on reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is rising and threatens the chance to avoid catastrophic climate change. Locus Fermentation Solutions identified the organisms and is six months away from commercializing and scaling a patented, scalable direct-fed microbial solution that can be easily added to livestock feed. - March 26, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Hempton Farms Offers Their Smokable Hemp Flower in Long-Preserving Nitrogen Cans
Hempton Farms is now offering their popular high-quality, American grown, smokable hemp flower in nitrogen can packaging. Long used in the preservation of edible items such as popular snack foods, nitrogen gas can now keep your smokable hemp flower fresh for 18 months or more. - March 18, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Leasburg, North Carolina
Those curious about hemp as a crop are invited to attend. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Chatham, Virginia
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms to Host Free Missouri Hemp Summit
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 02, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms Finds the Future of Hemp in Its Past
Between the update to the legality, and the boom of the CBD industry, farming hemp is, once again, on the rise. As experienced American farmers, the group of gentlemen behind Hempton Farms have been watching the industry boom with discerning eyes. - February 29, 2020 - Hempton Farms
RVE.SOL Accelerates Solar Minigrid Scaleup Plans After Signing Deals with Acumen and Vulcan Inc.
The patented KUDURA multi-utility approach from RVE.SOL is a unique opportunity to shift the African decentralized energy market and impact rural development in ways that simple energy access cannot. - January 23, 2020 - RVE.SOL
Ag Express Electronics Acquires the Manufacturing and Distribution Divisions of The Daugherty Companies
Ag Express Electronics, the agricultural industry leader in custom cabling and electronic equipment repairs and maintenance, expands capabilities and access to other markets through the acquisition of the Manufacturing and Distribution Divisions of The Daugherty Companies, Inc. - January 13, 2020 - Ag Express Electronics, Inc.
Georgia Veterans Nonprofit Launches Holistic Veterans Suicide Prevention Programs
Since 2016, over 200 Veterans have died by suicide in Georgia. Silver Lining Villages, a Georgia Nonprofit, provides suicide prevention programs for PTSD using holistic practices, job training & collaborations with supportive services partners for Veterans seeking jobs and VA benefits. - January 03, 2020 - Silver Lining Villages
One for One Brand, For the Grainer Good®, Announces Partnership with United Food Bank to Help End Hunger in Arizona
For the Grainer Good® the one for one give-back arm of Scottsdale-based Northerly Farms, recently announced their partnership with United Food Bank. Through an innovative climb-and-give program, Northerly’s CEO, Clayton B. R. Wolfe, is set to donate over 142,000 servings of food to hunger... - December 19, 2019 - For the Grainer Good
STEM Cultivation's v2 STEM Box Reaches Production Milestone
STEM Cultivation’s vertical hydroponic agri-tech platform enables leading Nevada cannabis brand to bring new products to market faster, and for less cost, compared to traditional indoor growing methods. STEM Cultivation, Inc. has emerged from stealth today to announce a breakthrough in... - December 12, 2019 - STEM Cultivation, Inc.
La Dona Fruit Ships First-Ever Air-Freighted Pineapple from Panama to Dubai
Starting Monday, November 11, La Dona Fruit will be offering pineapple from Panama via online retailer Kibsons International in Dubai. This will be the first pineapple from Panama shipped by air freight to Dubai, and has already attracted attention from luxury establishments such as the famous Burj al Arab hotel and Nikki Beach. - November 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
TeleSense Debuts the Most Advanced Grain Monitoring System for Barges and Ground Piles
Purpose-Built for New Grain Storage Challenges Brought on by Climate Change and Geopolitical Tensions, the Cellular SensorSpear™ Monitors and Protects Post-Harvest Grain - November 08, 2019 - TeleSense, Inc.
Verve Global Card Launches 1st International Transaction in New York, USA
Verve in partnership with Discover Global Network, launched the Verve Global card with its first transaction in New York, USA. This will be the first payment card of African origin to be accepted internationally. Verve Global card is now accepted in over 190 countries wherever the Discover, Diners Club International, Pulse and Verve logos are displayed. - November 06, 2019 - Verve
Gosha Greens Announces Grand Opening of Native Plants Nursery
The second nursery for the Company will specialize in growing plants and trees native to Florida. - November 05, 2019 - Gosha Greens
New Shots of Aloe Vera Now in Mexico
Shots, a successful drink in the American market, have arrived in Mexico to stay. Sucuvia, a brand linked to the American company Sucuvia LLC based in Arizona, is responsible for its manufacture and distribution in the Mexican market. The formulations include aloe vera shots with a variety of... - November 03, 2019 - Aloetrade America LLC
Locus Agricultural Solutions’ Organic Soil “Probiotic” Named a Finalist for 2019 Best New Biological Product
Panel of International Judges for Agribusiness Intelligence "Global Crop Science Forum and Awards" Picks Rhizolizer as a Leading Biostimulant - October 23, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
HARA Sole Indonesian Startup at Annual Bloomberg Conference in New York
Agritech HARA was the only Indonesian startup chosen to speak at Bloomberg’s annual conference on the applications of data science in New York, USA. - October 12, 2019 - HARA
La Dona Breaks Record for Air-Freighted Pineapples
La Dona has set a new record in Panama for most pineapple shipped by air freight in a single month. Shipping by air freight allows La Dona to deliver incredibly sweet, mature pineapples to international markets. Truly, Air Pineapple is the ultimate pineapple experience. - October 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Ozense Designs Nature Into Your Life. The Elegant, Self-Watering Ozense Hive Garden is Launching on Kickstarter Now.
After over 3 years of researching, experimenting and prototyping, Ozense is launching the ideal indoor garden on Kickstarter. The Ozense Hive Garden is a sustainably designed, wall-mounted system, that elegantly organizes your indoor plants in a self-watering ecosystem. The water reservoir is built in, providing enough water for up to one month. This innovative modular oasis which allows anyone; green thumb or not; to transform any living space. - October 08, 2019 - Ozense
Blast Off to Pumpkin Palooza Oct 5 & 6 at The Growing Place, Aurora
Pumpkin Palooza at The Growing Place Garden Center in Aurora is going to be out of this world with "Pumpkins in Space!" Take a trip around the pumpkin galaxy on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9am-5pm and Sunday, October 6, 2019, 11am-5pm at The Growing Place Garden Center, 2000 Montgomery... - October 02, 2019 - The Growing Place
Locus Agricultural Solutions Becomes One of the First AG Input Suppliers Globally to Receive B Corp Certification
Locus AG announced that it is one of the first AG input suppliers globally to become a Certified B Corporation. The company provides fresh, non-GMO and organic-certified “probiotic” solutions that are proven to dramatically improve soil health, optimize crop yields, enhance plant and turf quality, sequester record amounts of carbon and reduce users’ environmental impact. - September 29, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Female Pineapple Grower Launches Global Fruit Brand with Ag Investment Multinational Farmfolio
Panamanian Pineapple farming Icon, Edna Vergara has teamed up with Agri-business investor and developer Farmfolio to launch a Dutch based promotion and fruit marketing firm under the name, La Dona Fruit Co, which will preserve the legacy of Edna's classic "La Dona" alter ego. The duo teamed up in 2018 to fund the expansion of the 117 hectare pineapple farm in Chorrera Panama. - August 26, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Locus Agricultural Solutions CEO to Present Revolutionary Soil "Probiotics" at the 2019 Ag Innovation Showcase
Expert Dr. Paul Zorner chosen to highlight treatment impact on maximizing crop productivity and carbon sequestration. - August 18, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
New Unmatched Carbon Sequestration Data Highlights Immediate Solution to Climate Change from Locus AG
Substantial increases in soil carbon across five key crops verify impact of Locus Agricultural Solutions' microbiome-enhancing treatments. - August 09, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Texas Tripe Announces Pet Food Recall
Texas Tripe is recalling on products from 5/28/2019 through 7/1/2019 for possible contamination. - August 03, 2019 - Texas Tripe
St. Petersburg Hemp and Cannabis Grow Company to Host CBD Education Event
Consumers have long wanted to know more information about buying CBD and CBD infused products for themselves, friends and family, or their pets. So Hyperponic, a St. Petersburg, FL based indoor aeroponic growing company will host a free event to provide consumers the information they need to make wise decisions when buying CBD oil and products Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa, FL. - July 11, 2019 - Hyperponic LLC
World Canna Health Brings Its Exclusive Cannabis Training to Texas
World Canna Health brings its exclusive Cannabinologer training to the huge Lucky Leaf Expo in Irving, Texas on Sept. 20, 2019. - July 10, 2019 - World Canna Health
H.J. Baker & Bro., LLC Announces Acquisition of Oxbow Sulphur
Move Expands Sulphur Operations, Customer Base and Geographic Reach - June 25, 2019 - H.J. Baker & Bro., LLC
Pro Grain Equipment Announces Strategic Partnership with General Implement Distributors of Utah
General Implement has collaborated with Pro Grain Equipment to sell baggers and extractors in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. - June 12, 2019 - Pro Grain Equipment
Ingredient Alliance Announces Launch of Pharma Grade CBN/CBG/THCV and Early Harvest Biomass
Designer Cannabinoids take center stage at Ingredient Alliance. - June 11, 2019 - Ingredient Alliance
Gardener’s Art Fest at The Growing Place Garden Center
Spend the day on Saturday, June 22nd, wandering through the gardens as you explore over 30 local artists, enjoy live music from singer/songwriter Jason Benefield, and munch on tasty food from Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. This year’s garden talks feature Andrew Parravano of... - May 22, 2019 - The Growing Place