Recent Headlines
Biotech/GM Crops Planted on Two Billion Hectares from 1996 to 2015; Farmers Reap >US$150 Billion from Advances in Biotech Crops Over 20 Years
ISAAA released its annual report detailing the adoption of biotech crops, “20th Anniversary of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops (1996-2015) and Biotech Crop Highlights in 2015,” showcasing the global increase in biotech hectarage from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 179.7 million hectares in 2015. This 100-fold increase in just 20 years makes biotechnology the fastest adopted crop technology in recent times, reflecting farmer satisfaction with biotech crops. - May 05, 2016 - ISAAA
A Georgia Agricultural Lending Cooperative Announces Distribution of Over $11 Million to Members
A Georgia agricultural lending cooperative has announced that patronage refunds totaling $11,733,287 were declared earlier this month, with checks being mailed out to borrowers. - May 02, 2016 - AgGeorgia Farm Credit
Big Trees Inc. Completes Large Tree Privacy Screen Project
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, today announced the completion of a large tree privacy screen on Bainbridge Island. Over 20 big trees were planted to create an extensive property-line buffer for one of the company’s... - May 02, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Goldpoint Consulting Firm Endorses Book Titled "Big Data Analytics Methods" - the New Book Covers Topics in Data Mining, Prediction, NLP, Machine Learning
GoldPoint Consulting, a leading data analytics consulting firm endorsed a book titled "Big Data Analytics Methods." The book is a collection of advanced analytics topics and best practices used by the consulting firm in its data analytics consulting practice including machine learning, predictive modeling, social media analytics and natural language processing. - May 02, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
Lee Spring Acquires Clark Spring & Manufacturing
Lee Spring, a global leader in stock and custom springs, recently announced that it has purchased the assets of Clark Spring located in Hayward, California. - May 01, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Record-Breaking, Third Agritech Expo in Chisamba Hailed as "Tremendously Successful" by ZNFU
With a record-breaking attendance of 17,605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase in visitors compared to last year’s figure of 11,740. - May 01, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Planting Trees for Our Children
The MFC partners with Treecycler to help extend the reach of reforestation activities on school trust lands. Treecycler allows users to donate money toward tree-planting projects by redeeming codes found on product packaging, in the mail, or online. The codes can be redeemed for the MFC’s project, “Planting Trees for Our Children” by visiting: http://bit.ly/TreecyclerMFC - April 29, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Reinventing the Winery, One Plate at a Time
Prima Materia winery, a new venture by chef and winemaker Pietro Buttitta, is launching a unique popup wine dinner series in the San Francisco Bay Area. Pietro will be both cooking the multi-course meals and pouring his wines and special previews with the goal of finding partners to find the winery a permanent home. - April 29, 2016 - Prima Materia
Ruwac USA Debuts Newly Redesigned Direct Bagging Industrial Vacuum Line
Ruwac USA's newly redesigned Bagger Vac line features an easy-to-use direct bagging system that emits zero dust, minimizes any contact with its contents, and keeps users safe from exposure to harmful materials during the collection and disposal process, such as crystalline silica dust. - April 29, 2016 - Ruwac
For Chicken Coops, Smarter Designs Introduced by Eggshell Online
With smarter designs and changes in the manufacturing process behind-the-scenes, EggShell Online believes that it is set to introduce even better options with a wider catalogue of chicken runs and coops in the UK. - April 28, 2016 - EggShell Online
April 22: Local Officials to Celebrate Earth Day at Major Solar Installation
Recently installed and “flipping the switch” this Friday, St. Pete-based, national millwork fabrication facility can now run on net-zero power - April 22, 2016 - Mesh Fabrication
Geiger-Lund Harvesters Reveals the Secret to Machine Harvesting Asparagus
Asparagus growers can now eliminate the expensive hand labor used for harvesting asparagus and switch to using a machine to harvest their crop. Machine harvesting can be done at a fraction of the cost of hand harvesting and does away with all the expenses and problems associated with a hand crew. - April 20, 2016 - Geiger-Lund
Local Pasture-Raised Eggs Now Available in Whole Foods Market Stores in South Region
Whole Foods Market customers across the South can now buy “World’s Best Eggs” in their local refrigerated section. The new eggs are Jeremiah Cunningham’s World’s Best Eggs, which are USDA Certified Organic eggs from humanely-raised, pasture-raised, organic laying flocks in the South. - April 20, 2016 - World's Best Eggs
Sunnybrook Farm Changes Name to TreeBird Organics
TreeBird Organics is the new name for Sunnybrook farm in Trout Lake, WA. This includes: Pastured Pork, 100% Grass Fed Beef, and Certified Organic and Animal Welfare Approved Eggs and Turkey. They are the same people in the same place, with the same values. Their new name better reflects their values of being 100% Organic and treating animals and the environment with the respect they deserve. - April 18, 2016 - TreeBird Organics
Trackmobile® Presents Awards for Distributor Excellence
Exceeding Expectations in Customer Service - April 17, 2016 - Trackmobile® LLC
The Growing Place Celebrates 80 Years in Business
The Growing Place, nursery and flower farm, is celebrating 80 years in business. With locations in Naperville and Aurora, the family-owned business was started in 1936 as Emma’s Perennials selling field-grown perennials and earning a proud reputation for growing the finest perennials in the... - April 16, 2016 - The Growing Place
Ham Farms Rebrands: Increasing Focus on the Customer Relationship
Ham Farms’ core strength has always been the company’s relationship with its buyers and corporate customers. With the company’s continued growth and presence in the retail market, the new www.hamfarms.com highlights its broadened 3 pillared focus on engaging retail customers, integrating new brands, and growing the sweet potato market worldwide. - April 12, 2016 - Ham Farms
Harvest Summit Innovation Field Trip Announced
A Diverse Gathering of Leaders Unite to Spark Innovation - April 11, 2016 - Harvest Summit
Strategy Fortune Releases Book on Big Data Analytics
Book Titled "Big Data Analytics Methods" Captures Best Practices in Advanced Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data - April 11, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
MS Passes Resolution Celebrating American Tree Farm System's 75th Anniversary
American Tree Farm System 75th Anniversary Resolution - April 09, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc. Announces Appointment of New CEO
Ken Wasnock Named Chief Executive Officer. - April 08, 2016 - Harris Seeds
Agritech Expo Outreach Programme Has Brought About Big, Positive Changes for School in Chisamba
Some 610 learners and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are reaping the benefits of the Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. - April 07, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
JSE to Speak About Its Cooperation with Zambian Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) on Guaranteed Derivatives Trading at Agritech Expo
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is sponsoring the Commercial Farmers Focus Day workshop at the upcoming Agritech Expo, which will be held in the Zambian agri-hub of Chisamba from 14-16 April. - April 03, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Palmyra Destruction Situation Update
DigitalGlobe Satellite Imagery released on March 30, 2016 has shown new damage to the Valley of the Tombs, the Western Necropolis, and the Southeast Necropolis of Palmyra. This is the first new satellite imagery of Palmyra since September 2015, which was analyzed in the ASOR Cultural Heritage... - April 03, 2016 - ASOR
New Food Labeling Laws Enforced in Thailand
Manufacturers and importers need to prepare and be ready to use new labels that comply with Thai Ministry of Public Health Notification No.367 (2014). - April 02, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
Lee Spring Exhibiting at Hannover Messe, 25-29th April 2016
Lee Spring products on show at Hannover Messe 2016 will include plastic composite springs, lite pressure springs, new variants of torsion springs and die springs and their expanded line-up of Stainless Steel 316 compression springs. - April 02, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
EU Amends Maximum Levels for Tropane Alkaloids in Certain Cereal-Based Foods
SGS expands on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2016/239 to amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids (TA) in certain cereal-based foods for infants and young children. Foodstuffs and product combinations containing cereals imported into EU Member States for distribution or sale must comply... - April 01, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
Opuntia Hotels Opens New Properties in Galapagos Islands
New properties unveiled for premium and comfort class travel in the Galapagos Islands. - April 01, 2016 - Opuntia Hotels
Big Trees Inc. Offers Hand-Made Natural Stone Planters
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, is now offering hand-made natural stone planters for sale. Made by a family of stone masons from a remote island in southeast Asia, the technique of making the stone planters has been passed... - March 31, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Go Unmanned Selected for Zenmuse XT Distribution
Go Unmanned, a division of Benchmark Tool & Supply Inc, announced they are among the select drone vendors approved to represent the Zenmuse XT camera. - March 29, 2016 - Go Unmanned
Obduro Capital Closes $1,265,000 SBA 7(a) Loan on Ohio Medical Office Property
Obduro Capital Arranges $1,265,0000 SBA Loan for Purchase of Dentist Office Property in Ohio - March 26, 2016 - Obduro Capital LLC
Lee Spring Range on Show at MACH Exhibition 2016
Lee Spring will be exhibiting their standard catalogue range and custom design/manufacturing capability at MACH Exhibition from 11th-15th April on their stand 5692 – Hall 5 at the NEC. Lee Spring are particularly proud of their customer assistance program which enables designers to take... - March 26, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
New Asparagus Harvester is a Game Changer
The Geiger-Lund asparagus harvester will change the asparagus industry. The new machine orients the spears and loads them in into the lug boxes as though they were loaded by hand. This eliminates all hand labor from the machine and slashes the cost of harvesting. Growers can harvest their crops at a fraction of the cost of hand labor harvesting, even less than 7 cents per pound. They will be able to compete with those foreign imports. Bring our crops home! - March 23, 2016 - Geiger-Lund
Incodock's Modular Floating Docking Solutions Are Changing the Way Jetties Are Installed
Inco Mechel Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based seller of sports and leisure capital equipment, has launched a Modular HDPE Floating Jetty Solution by the name of Incodock. JAS-ANZ ISO 9001-2008 certified, it is an eco-friendly and non-toxic docking system usable on all types of water... - March 23, 2016 - Inco Mechel
Grow For It Has Released New Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
An official representative for Grow For It has revealed that the company's much-anticipated survival seeds vault is now available on Amazon.com starting from today. The announcement was made early this morning and served as a welcome surprise for many of Grow For It's customers. "Today, we... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Grow For It Shows Brisk Sales with Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Grow For It has been getting a lot of praise lately for the successful release of its survival seeds vault on Amazon.com. The introduction of this new product has impressed several customers, which led to the significant increase in the company's sales. "We are absolutely overwhelmed by these... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
ZNFU: "At Agritech Expo It is Important for Us to Showcase the Zambian Agricultural Industry in Totality"
"As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. The ZNFU is the owner of the upcoming third edition of Agritech Expo, which is expected to welcome some 15,000 farming professionals in Chisamba from 14-16 April. - March 17, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
DoughBuck.com Launches Hunting Gear Website
A few insights into creating a web store from the publisher. - March 16, 2016 - DoughBuck
BTL Liners Used in New CBS Drama, Madam Secretary
BTL Liners, provides geosynthetic liners for an array of applications, from irrigation districts and stormwater retention to baseball field covers and hay tarps. Now, BTL’s products are in use in television production. - March 16, 2016 - BTL Liners
The 10th Annual H-E-B/GFN Food Bank Leadership Institute to Address Global Hunger and Food Waste
Food bank leaders from more than 38 countries are gathering in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. for the 10th Annual H-E-B/GFN Food Bank Leadership Institute (FBLI). FBLI, taking place at the Houston Food Bank, is the preeminent international forum dedicated to alleviating world hunger and reducing food waste... - March 16, 2016 - The Global FoodBanking Network
Book on Medical Data Analytics Titled Clinical Intelligence is Selected as Text Book by Universities
Clinical Intelligence Book Covers Topics in Clinical Data Mining, Medical Prediction, Population Health Management, Quality Measures, Fraud Detection and Financial Metrics. The Book is adopted by several universities as text book for public health and data analytics courses. - March 15, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
Kasco Welcomes Lee Wilson to Sales Team
Kasco is pleased to announce and welcome aquatic biologist Lee Wilson as the newest member of their experienced sales team. Based out of South Carolina, Lee is responsible for maintaining and initiating customer relationships in the southeast region of the United States, contributing to new product... - March 11, 2016 - Kasco Marine
Grow for It to Debut Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Home and Garden America's official brand, Grow For It, released an announcement today regarding the debut of another product. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Great Results for Newly Released Grow for It Survival Seeds Vault
Just one week after its official launching, Grow For It's survival seeds vault has already captured the attention of many customers on Amazon.com. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Giving a Gift of Flowers is a Thoughtful and Honorable Way to Celebrate Women’s Day, March 8
Women’s Day Holiday, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give fresh flowers to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers... - March 08, 2016 - Womens Day Holiday
DownrightNatural Announces Addition of New Easy to Remember Phone Number
Today, DownrightNatural announced that their primary phone number has changed to better serve their customers. The new number is (856) 431-GROW [(856) 431-4769]. Positive Customer Impact “Many of our customers had a difficult time remembering our old primary phone number. Now that it is... - March 08, 2016 - DownrightNatural
Big Data Governance Book Reveals Data Governance Policies for Hadoop and Data Lakes
The book covers topics that are critical to big data governance, Hadoop and data lake management. These topics include data privacy, data sovereignty, data access controls, data councils, data governance, data quality, meta-data management and implementing an enterprise wide governance structure for big data lake. - March 07, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
Designer Chicken Coops Back in Vogue in the UK, Thanks to EggShell
As the world is realising that having fresh eatables is tougher than ever, they are moving on to poultry farming. Hence, it is no surprise that coops are becoming more popular than ever. And EggShell Online is one firm that has been trying its best to introduce functional designs for chicken coops here in the UK. To a great extent, they seem to be bringing about a change in the market itself. - March 06, 2016 - EggShell Online
Big Trees Inc. Transplants 20 Foot Beech Tree for City Park in Bellevue
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, was asked to transplant a large Beech tree in Kelsey Creek Park for the City of Bellevue, Washington. The transplant went smoothly, and the tree will get the opportunity to continue to... - March 06, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
NC Life Sciences Start-Up Awarded NSF Phase II Grant Synthetic Alternative to Use of Wild Fish as Bait in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
Kepley BioSystems, a North Carolina start-up, has been awarded a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II SBIR grant for developing a synthetic, environmentally neutral alternative to help stem the continued depletion of wild fish; while at the same time, addressing a multi-billion dollar... - March 04, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated