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Aloetrade America Transfers Technology to Manufacture and Sell Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products for Oil and Gas Industry
Aloetrade America LLC reaches an industrial and commercial agreement with venezuelan aloe manufacturer PIZCA to process and sell aloe-based formulas -specific blends of polysaccharides and anthraquinones- for use in conventional oil wells and also in unconventional oil and gas production, basically hydraulic fracturing fluids. - September 12, 2012 - Aloetrade America LLC
Plant Cool Season Vegetables in September in Southern California
Although the temperature still feels like summer, now is the time for Southern California gardeners to plant cool season vegetables for a spring harvest, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from organic material collected from more than 50... - September 04, 2012 - Agromin
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
Harvest Summer Vegetables, Start Planning for Southern California Fall Garden
Southern California gardeners are busy harvesting summer vegetables in August, but it's also the time to start planning for a fall garden. - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Larry's Building Materials Joins List of Agromin Distributors in Orange County
Larry's Building Materials, with supply yards in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach, has joined a growing list of outlets distributing Agromin organic soil products in Orange County. Open to professionals and do-it-yourselfers since 1959, Larry's carries all sorts of masonry and landscaping... - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Echelon Ag Announces Success of 2012 Crop Tour
Variable rate and farm management company shared benefits of precision VRT with participants - August 02, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Nassau Cooperative Extension Partners with The Survival Race, Putting the Fun in Fund-Raising for the Jericho Non-Profit
New York’s First 4-H Camp to Host First-Ever Long Island Survival Race on Sept. 8th - August 02, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
The Pacific Horticulture Society Breaks New Ground Online and in Print
Quarterly journal and society website are both updated to provide years of invaluable gardening resources to new readers across desktop and mobile devices. - July 28, 2012 - Pacific Horticulture Society
New Website: www.brasilfarm.com: Brasilfarm is a Place Where Agribusiness Owners and Investors Can Meet
Currently most land transactions are done using phone, fax and word of mouth. BrasilFarm can improve the speed and quality of how rural properties are being bought and sold. - July 26, 2012 - BrasilFarm
Precision Farming Company Offers New Variable Rate Technology Service
Echelon Ag introduces variable rate fungicide service for western Canadian farmers. - July 25, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Bayer Cropscience Inaugurates New Greenhouse for Research and Development in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Bayer CropScience celebrates the opening of its newest research facility: a 3-story, 60,000 square foot greenhouse that will be used for soy, corn and other broadacre crop research. The Company invested USD 20 million for the new BioScience greenhouse in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. - July 22, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Connecticut Company, Grillo Services, Expands Container Division
Purchases First Caterpillar Brand Roll-Off Truck Sold in Connecticut - July 20, 2012 - Grillo Services
Echelon Ag is Hiring for West Kansas Location
Precision VRT company is looking to hire an account manager for their West Kansas office. - July 13, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Saskatoon Office is Hiring
Precision VRT company is searching for prospects to fill the Precision Agriculture Account Manager position at their Saskatoon location. - July 12, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag is Hiring Account Manager for Regina
Precision VRT company is looking to hire an Account Manager for their Regina location. - July 11, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Hiring for Northern Alberta
Precision VRT company is searching for a new account manager for Northern Alberta location - July 07, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Precision Farming Company Declares Western Canada Farm Progress Show a Success
Echelon Ag sends thanks to everyone who visited their booth at the 2012 Farm Progress Show. - July 06, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag is Hiring Account Manager for North Dakota
Precision VRT company is hiring a Precision Agriculture Account Manager for their North Dakota office. - July 05, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Farm Pilot's Lawrence Clark Named to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee
Farm Pilot Project (FPPC), a leader in animal agricultural nutrient management and innovative technologies conservation and technology research, is proud to announce that board member Lawrence Clark has been chosen to serve on the EPA’s agriculture advisory committee. As a member of the Farm,... - June 30, 2012 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Echelon Ag is Hiring for Their Central Alberta Office
Precision VRT company is searching for a new account manager for their Central Alberta location. - June 30, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Nassau Cooperative Extension Awarded County Legislature Citation, Featured in National Farm and Garden Magazine, American Agriculturalist
Legislators Honor Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County for Its Continued Commitment to Public Service - June 17, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Saluting the Old North State with Flying Colors
Bayer CropScience Cultivates Patriotism by Donating Historic Flag Collection to North Carolina State Capitol - June 17, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Milford, CT Company, Grillo Services, Donates Soil to Help Feed Needy
Grillo Services Helps Student Achieve Mission of Feeding Needy; Mill Rock Farm’s Expected Vegetable Yield ¼ to ½ Ton - June 14, 2012 - Grillo Services
Hunsberger Hire Forges New Direction for Nassau County Cooperative Extension─Fmr. Univ. of Maryland Professor Joins Jericho Staff After L.I. Vegetable Research
Following almost a decade of extension leadership in Maryland, former University of Maryland Professor and Extension Director (2003-10), Laura Hunsberger, joined Cornell in 2010 as a plant pathology researcher at the Long Island Horticultural Research Center (LIHREC). Effective today, she serves New York as the Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. - June 04, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Eco-Roofs Helps Butler University Students Complete First Campus Green Roof Installation Atop Pharmacy College Building
Biology student initiates green roof installation at University. - May 07, 2012 - Eco Roofs
Children's Picture Book Available for Free on Amazon Kindle
Mac The Fire Truck and The Barn Fire, by author Trey Watson, is available as a free download on Amazon Kindle From April 29-May 1st, 2012. Mac The Fire Truck and The Barn Fire and is the first book in the Adventures of Mac the Fire Truck series. It chronicles the adventure of Mac and his sidekick... - May 01, 2012 - Mac The Fire Truck
Aloetrade America LLC Through Aloetrade Argentina Gave Technical Assistance for a New Aloe Processing Plant in Argentina
Aloetrade America LLC, - a Miami, Fl. based company involved mainly in the aloe vera business, completed a technology transfer for a new aloe processing plant in Argentina. The technology is related to the whole process to process the aloe juice, from harvesting to the production of aloe products. - April 25, 2012 - Aloetrade America LLC
Echelon Ag Inc. Launches Variable Rate Technology Client Testimonial Video
Videos released to educate farmers about benefits of Precision VRT Technology - April 21, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Peppadew Grant Announcement
Peppadew Fresh to Offer U.S. Grown Peppadew® Goldew Fruit - April 19, 2012 - Peppadew Fresh Vineyards
Echelon Ag Inc. Unveils New Brand: Precision VRT Technology
Agricultural technology experts Echelon Ag Inc. unveil their new brand Precision VRT- The Next Level of Agricultural Solutions. - April 19, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag to Attend Western Canada Farm Progress Show for Professional Farmers
Precision VRT fertilizer placement will be the hot topic at the 2012 Farm Progress Show - April 19, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Egyfarm Extends Its Expertise in the Quality Fresh Produce Into Global Markets
After proving to be one of Europe’s favorite providers of premium quality fresh produce, Egyfarm now starts expanding further into global markets. Specializing in quality varieties of grapes and strawberries, Egyfarm extends its expertise in fresh produce into more foreign markets and helps mark Egypt a global hub of quality fresh fruits and vegetables. - April 18, 2012 - Egyfarm
Bayer CropScience Hosts the National FFA Organization Officers
Crop Science Company Continues Support of Youth Organization - April 11, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Harthill Stud Brings a Competitive Edge to the World of Sports Horse Breeding
The Cheshire-based Harthill Stud celebrates its official Launch Event on Monday 9th April for members of the general public, and Tuesday 10th April for press and industry figures. Monday 9th April will see Olympic long-listed Event Rider Oliver Townend and International Dressage Rider Emile Faurie showcase the equine stars in a display not to be missed. - April 06, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
The Bolesworth Classic Supporting Claire House Children’s Hospice
The Bolesworth Classic has announced that it is teaming up with Claire House Children’s Hospice for 2012 show. Claire House volunteers will be fundraising throughout the event at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall from Friday 1st June to Monday 4th June 2012 with an exciting calendar of attractions. - March 30, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
Milford Landscape Supply Company to Purchase 56 Acres
Company Plans Expansion with Land Acquisition - March 27, 2012 - Grillo Services, Inc.
Echelon Ag Inc. Launches Social Media Campaign
Farm management company gets social with Facebook and Twitter. - March 21, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Bayer CropScience Releases Podcast on Sustainability in Agriculture: a Bayer Executive Course
Dr. Tom Rufty, Bayer CropScience Distinguished Professor of Sustainability at NC State, Explains Need for Scientific and Corporate Cooperation - March 18, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
New Dressage Stallion Arrives at Harthill Stud
Exciting start to 2012 at the Harthill Stud with the arrival of new Sandro Hit dressage stallion Sternkonig from Finland. Bred by Paul Schokermohle in Germany, he has sired over 200 foals who have all been stamped with his excellent movement, athleticism, conformation and temperament. - March 08, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
Harthill Stud Holds Fantastic Breeders Evening
Harthill Stud hosted a well attended Breeders evening at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire on Thursday 9th February. Presenters included Oliver Townend, International Event Rider and covered many aspects of horse breeding particularly for competition. - March 06, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
Bayer CropScience US Launches New Website Focused on Bee Health
Latest Example of Global Commitment to Bee Care and Sustainable Agriculture - March 04, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
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