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"Petting Zoo" for Children to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co.
The Society to Save Endangered Species and its founder, Fred Smilek, are excited to be working on a petting zoo project to help educate young children on the importance of preserving the world's endangered species. This isn't your typical petting zoo, however. Instead of interacting with the real... - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Nigeria Kick-Starts Agriculture Revolution
Few years ago, a group of white Zimbabwe farmers displaced by Mr. Robert Mugabe regime were rehabilitated in Nigeria by Kwara State Government. The farmers were given farming lands and have since started full-scale commercial farming in the country. The success story of the white Zimbabwe farmers is one of the factors that encouraged present Nigeria Government to announce plans to revive agriculture as the bedrock of its economy. - June 20, 2009 - OctoberFirst Consulting, Sydney Australia
Annual Brangus Summit to be Held in Oklahoma City
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity to... - June 04, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
OctoberFirst Consulting Introduces Business Entry Solutions to Africa
New step-by-step market entry partnerships help businesses achieve successful access into opportunities in Africa. - May 28, 2009 - OctoberFirst Consulting, Sydney Australia
RV Rentals of Oklahoma Welcomes 2009 Pinto World Championship Horse Show in Tulsa
RV Rentals of Oklahoma provides and sets up Luxury travel trailers to the Tulsa Expo Square RV Park for participants and guest of the 2009 World Championship Pinto Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. All the customer has to do is show up and enjoy the comforts of all the RV amenities. This is a great Idea for people that tow horse trailers without living quarters and for people that want to attend the horse show that do not want to tow anything. - May 24, 2009 - Rv Rentals of Oklahoma
Brand New Facility for Ulster Farm to Cater for Increasing Demand
Rt. Hon Peter Robinson, leader and first minister of the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, along with Arlene Foster, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, officially opened a new factory at Serious PR's client, Willowbrook's Farm in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. DUP Leader... - May 22, 2009 - Serious PR
Hammersmith Mfg. Introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®
Hammersmith Mfg. introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®…a new, dynamic and patent-pending product to the pipeline and utility location and inspection, excavation and site prep industry. The FLEXX-RIGHT® is Flexxible, Safe and Strong. In a groundbreaking assembly of A36 carbon steel and HDPE,... - May 20, 2009 - Hammersmith Mfg
Content Management System (CMS) Now Available with SEO Alpaca Web Site Design Services
SEO Alpaca now offers a content management system so clients can update their alpaca web sites easily. - May 14, 2009 - SEO Advantage, Inc.
Brangus Gold Heifers Making Profitable Impact
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that Brangus Gold, the IBBA’s commercial female verification program, is starting to reap rewards for participants in the sale ring. On May 2, 2009 at the Jordan Livestock sale in San Saba, Texas 94 Brangus... - May 14, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Gibbs & Soell Awarded Top PR Prize by National Agri-Marketing Association; G&S and Syngenta Earn Multiple Industry Honors for Agribusiness Media and Creative Excellence
Gibbs & Soell is the perennial no. 1 U.S. agricultural public relations firm (AgriMarketing magazine). Gibbs & Soell is the 11th largest independent public relations agency in the United States (O’Dwyer’s 2009 PR Agency Report). National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is the nation’s largest professional association for professionals in marketing and agribusiness. - May 08, 2009 - Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
NISS and NASS Collaboration Kicks Off June 1
Three teams of researchers from the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS), together with academic faculty and graduate students from five universities will convene at NISS in Research Triangle Park on June 1-2 to kick off the... - May 06, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
OptimaxX Added to US Premium Beef, LLC Ranch Program
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that OptimaxX, its age and source verification program (ASV), has been approved for inclusion in US Premium Beef’s “Ranch Program.” Inclusion in the program will help establish new marketing avenues for... - May 06, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
International Brangus Auxiliary Announces 2009 National Scholarship Winners
The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) is proud to reveal this year’s national scholarship winners. The announcement was made to a packed room during the 2009 International Brangus Breeders Awards Banquet, held in Houston, Texas on March 6th, 2009. The Ray Mackey Memorial Upperclassman... - April 29, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
IBBA Announces 2nd Annual International Issue of the Brangus Journal
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), along with Brangus Publications Inc (BPI), is currently in production of its 2nd annual international issue of the Brangus Journal. Following the recent success of the Global Brangus Roundup, held March 8, 2009, the IBBA is continuing its... - April 22, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
IBBA Launches BrangusVideo
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the launch of BrangusVideo, a YouTube Video Channel dedicated to increasing the exposure of the Brangus breed. The video channel will become a repository for IBBA media that cannot be appropriately served by Brangus... - April 15, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Track My Horse Has Released a Software Designed to Track Your Barrel Horses Performance
Technology has finally caught up to these challenges and has provided a way for you to not only track your horse’s performance, but empowers you to set realistic goals and track the path to achieving them. Introducing: TrackMyHorse.comsm and their amazing performance tracking system. - April 14, 2009 - Track My Horse
IBBA Hosts Inaugural Global Brangus Roundup
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) hosted the inaugural Global Brangus Roundup on March 8, 2009, a one-day event held immediately after the 2009 IBBA Convention. The event was held at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas and served as a unique opportunity to both... - April 08, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Local Transportation Included for West Virginia Spring Agritourism Conference
The 2009 West Virginia Spring Agritourism Conference will be held April 26-29 in Harpers Ferry. West Virginia residents can include round trip transportation as part of their registration. Full day workshops on agricultural Good Handling Practices (GAP)/Good Handling Practices (GHP) and tourism group sales part of the extensive program. - April 06, 2009 - West Virginia Department of Agriculture-Oak Hill
Hong Kong Food and Environment Hygiene Department’s 1st Approved Bacterial Agent in 2009 – Envirolyte ANK-Neutral Anolyte
Congratulation to Hong Kong Food service industry. The innovative Envirolyte® ANK-Neutral Anolyte has been approved as bacterial agent on the 4th March 2009. This solution is a cost effective, organic and non-chemical disinfectant for the agriculture, aquaculture and food and beverage... - April 03, 2009 - Envirolyte Technology (China Hong Kong) Ltd
IBBA Hires Director of Commercial Marketing Programs
The International Brangus Breeders Association is pleased to announce that Grant R. Keenen will join the IBBA staff on March 31, 2009 as the new Director of Commercial Marketing Programs. Grant Keenen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Agriculture, Food and Life Science program with a... - April 01, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Changda International Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:CIHI) Announces That It Has Engaged the New York Law Firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
The Board of Changda International Holdings, Inc, the Chinese based fertilizers company quoted on the OTC-BB in the United States is pleased to announce the nomination as Counsels of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the New York based securities law firm with an extensive Asian practice. - March 25, 2009 - Changda International Holdings, Inc.
You Know the Drill
SRS Drill Team displays intricate drill maneuvers at Carroll County Horse Fair and Expo. - March 11, 2009 - SRS Riding Club
Ghana, Africa & Praxis Strategy Group Team to Create Economic Stimulus
Ghana, Africa, pineapple farmers, others to benefit from Praxis Strategy Group expertise. Initial visit to African country yields key opportunities to global connections. - March 07, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
"Natural Water Source Enhancement" New Spring Development Manual. A Step by Step Guide to Cleaner and More Abundant Water.
Aztec Publishers is pleased to announce the recent publication and release of “Natural Water Source Enhancement” Spring Development. This manual covers in great detail how any natural water source can be enhanced to produce abundantly more water. Details include finding water sources... - March 02, 2009 - Aztec Publishers
VisaCenter.ca Resumes Expedited Processing of Visa Applications to Russia
Russian visa applications may now be expedited for Canadians. - February 20, 2009 - RCTC Corporation
IBBA Makes an Impact at the Southern Section Animal Science Conference
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the success of its recent participation in the Southern Section Animal Science Conference. The IBBA continues to aggressively establish contact with members of the educational extension system in an effort to both introduce... - February 19, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Keep Up with the Vanderbilt’s? Try Keeping Up with the Ramble.
In anticipation of Asheville’s upcoming National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com), Biltmore Farms breaks new ground by planting a truffle orchard donated by Garland Truffles in the Ramble – the company’s luxury residential community (www.RambleBiltmoreForest.com). - February 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
GreenLeaf Genetics Announces the Addition of Mike Smidt as Trait Sales Manager
Mike Smidt has extensive experience in the seed industry. - February 05, 2009 - GreenLeaf Genetics
Soybean Groups Form Coalition to Capitalize on Transportation Opportunities
With the U.S. economy in turmoil, consumers and farmers alike are trying to cut costs wherever they can, including transportation costs, which is why several soybean groups have established the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC). STC's goal is to comprehensively examine some of the major transportation issues impacting soybean farmers and find ways for them to save on transportation costs. - January 29, 2009 - Ohio Soybean Council
Lower Costs and Boost Performance with the New BBI Trooper
A tough new player was recently introduced in the fertilizer spreader arena. Barron and Brothers International is now offering The Trooper, a hard working, well built spreader designed for fleet application. The Trooper is a tandem axle, ground wheel drive fertilizer spreader that is easy to... - January 28, 2009 - BBI Spreaders
Go iLawn Online Software Eliminates On-Site Quoting for Lawn and Landscape Companies
GIS Dynamics has recently launched a new product by the name of Go iLawn. The Go iLawn product is an online software designed to save lawn and landscape companies time and money, and assists them in becoming more green. Go iLawn is changing the way professionals quote by eliminating the need to travel to the home or business. Their product provides users with high resolution aerial photography, measurement tools and property information. The process is simple, fast, and extremely accurate. - January 27, 2009 - GIS Dynamics
Marabel Farms Opens New Warehouse Facilities in Arcadia, California
Marabel Farms has opened a new warehouse facility in Arcadia, California to expand their service base for chocolate manufacturers and processing plants within the United States. Marabel Farms (www.marabelfarms.com) is a cocoa bean producer from the Dominican Republic specializing in organic... - January 22, 2009 - Marabel Farms
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2009 Stallion Service Auction
Bidding will open for the 2009 American Trakehner Association (ATA) Stallion Service Auction (SSA) on January 1, 2009. This annual event is the largest fund-raiser for this nonprofit organization. So help out a great cause while breeding your dream horse. - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
The American Trakehner Association Congratulates 2008 Futurity Award Winners
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) congratulates the 2008 Futurity Award winners. Horses nominated for the futurity have two opportunities to win. As three-year-olds, horses may compete in the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (DSHB) In-Hand classes under the USDF... - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2008 Merit Awards
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Awards of Merit. The awards were announced at the ATA convention this fall. Additional details on the awards can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com. Awards of Merit The Koenig/ NowPac Young... - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
The American Trakehner Association Announces Stallions Approved in 2008
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the following five stallions were approved in 2008: A’Osiris, Bond James Bond MB, Cardinali, Imminence and Tatendrang. - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
Introducing the Vail Products X-Ripper
Vail Products is proud to announce a new product to the construction, excavation and site prep industry, the Vail X-RIPPER. The VAIL X-RIPPER is an exciting addition to the world-renowned Vail Products line of attachments. The X-RIPPER is vastly superior to the rippers currently used today in the construction, excavation and site preparation industries. The Vail X-RIPPER has a Wide array of new and improved features. - November 22, 2008 - VAIL Products
International Brangus Breeders Association Announces 2009 Editorial Plan, Launches New Publication
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and Brangus Publications, Inc, (BPI) is extremely pleased to announce that they will be publishing six issues of the Brangus Journal and four commercial editions of a new publication, the FRONTLINE Beef Producer in 2009. The objective is to... - November 14, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Environmental Remediation Expert Receives Life Achievement Award
Dr. James Dragun has addressed the extent, risk, and cleanup of chemicals at sites of national and international concern. He was recently recognized for his work in this area. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2008 Convention
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Convention to be held November 20 – 22 in Burbank, Ca. The ATA convention will feature an array of activities from board meetings to stallion inspections, the mare show, branding, show jumping, a dressage exhibition and... - November 03, 2008 - American Trakehner Association
New Pacific Consulting Brings in New Managing Director and Agriculture Practice
Steve Pang, a veteran China consultant and Private Equity advisor, has joined New Pacific Consulting as a Managing Director in the Shanghai office. Additionally, Steve will be launching NPC’s agricultural practice focused on agriculture equipment and processing. Steve was previously with... - October 23, 2008 - New Pacific Consulting
Newtechbio Offers WHITECAP(TM) SC Aquatic Herbicide with Fluridone
Newtechbio, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its product offering line with the addition of WHITECAP SC herbicide with Fluridone for the control of aquatic weeds in fresh water ponds, lakes, reservoirs, potable water sources, drainage canals and irrigation canals. WHITECAP SC contains Fluridone, a proven ingredient designed to kill and control Duckweed, Milfoil, Watermeal and other weeds. - October 18, 2008 - Newtechbio, Inc.
Photo Ranch Classified Website Announces Free Ads
RanchWorldAds.com, a popular photo classified website for people involved in the ranching industry in the Western United States, announces this week that cattle producers may now post photo cattle classified ads on their website for free. No Charges ~ No Commissions ~ No Fees. RanchWorldAds.com... - October 16, 2008 - RanchWorldAds Magazine
My Tuxedo No Longer Fits by Robert Elias Ballard
Author Publishes Book of Memories About Growing up in a Rural N. C. Textile Village - October 09, 2008 - Robert E. Ballard
Important News Related to the Cost of Home Wind Turbines Released by GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company (GEDOWCO)
Last Friday, October 3, 2008, the House of Representatives passed a bill, which allows clients who purchase Home Wind Turbines to deduct 30% of the cost from their tax bill in the form of a tax credit. This is not to be confused with a tax deduction. A tax credit is a direct deduction from the... - October 07, 2008 - GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company
Genetic Performance Solutions Launches Online Registry Service
Genetic Performance Solution, LLC (GPS) is excited to announce that the new online registry service of the Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) is being provided and maintained by GPS. The GPS advanced real time registry program will allow the Braunvieh Association members to do their own... - October 01, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Genomic Nanosystems Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Sequenom for the Right to Use Digital PCR in Prenatal Testing and Mass Spectrometry
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) for the right to use Digital PCR in noninvasive prenatal research and diagnostics on a technology, platform and sample independent basis, and has granted the exclusive right to use... - September 22, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
OptimaxX Calves Test the Market
The first set of USDA Age and Source Verified calves produced through the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) OptimaxX program to sell in a video auction fared well. The lot of 60 steers consigned to Superior Livestock Auction by Schmidt Farms of Texarkana, TX brought a final bid of... - September 10, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association