Agriculture Newswire
1 - United Applauds National Rollout of Fruits and Vegetables in WIC Program
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel releases the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which will begin national...
2 - UTS Establishes Residual Processing Division
EATON RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UTS (www.uts-biogas.com) announced this week, the establishment of UTS-Residual Processing, LLC, formed through a partnership between Bernard B. Sheff and UTS BioEnergy LLC, the American subsidiary of UTS Biogastechnik GmbH. About Bernard...
3 - Teens Vie For National Title at 2009 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Chevron’s brand of Delo lubricant has invited the country’s leading teen tractor restoration specialists to Indianapolis next month to compete in the 2009 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition (www.chevrondelotrc.com). The national event...
4 - PennFuture Study Shows More Pollution from Industrial Livestock Operations in Local Waterways and Chesapeake Bay, Despite Pledges to Clean Up
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Today, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) released a report on the impact of industrial livestock operations on local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay, Still Out of Balance: A follow-up study of the health of the water and land of the...
5 - Greenbelt Resources Corporation Announces New CEO
BURNSVILLE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Greenbelt Resources Corporation (Pink Sheets: GRCO) today announced the appointment of Darren Eng as the new chief executive officer for the company effective immediately. Eng succeeds Scott Pummill, who recently completed an 18-month interim...
6 - Wadsworth Named Director of Sales and National Accounts for the NovaSource® Group
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. (TKI) announced today Donnie Wadsworth has been appointed Director of Sales and National Accounts for their NovaSource business unit. In his new role, Wadsworth will be responsible for all NovaSource’s Turf, Ornamental and...
7 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in New Hampshire
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the entire State of New...
8 - Industry Powerhouses to Discuss Climate Change
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Coventry, the leading life settlements provider in the United States, will be a major sponsor of Climate Change at a Crossroads, an evening benefitting The Tropics Foundation and focusing on global climate change and related issues. Other major...
9 - BIO Asks EPA to Ensure Biofuels Receive Fair Treatment in Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The EPA must acknowledge the full extent of the uncertainty in its estimation of biofuels’ lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and ensure that biofuel technologies are not preemptively disqualified from participation in the Renewable Fuel Standard...
10 - Tickets on Sale Now for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend
CHICO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend, October 10-11, 2009. Passports for this “grand weekend of wine tasting and farm fresh food sampling” are now available for purchase online at www.sierraoro.org and at...
11 - Research and Markets: Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering. *This is an updated report The just...
12 - Media Advisory: PennFuture to Release Study Update on Impact of Industrial Livestock Operations on Local Waterways and Chesapeake Bay
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture), Kimberly Snell-Zarcone, PennFuture’s agriculture attorney, and Tanya Dierolf, PennFuture’s central Pennsylvania outreach coordinator, will hold a telephone press...
13 - Farm Power Generates Electricity for PSE Customers
REXVILLE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Farm Power, a Skagit County renewable energy company, and Puget Sound Energy, Washington’s oldest local utility, today announced the entry into service of the state’s newest source of clean, sustainable power: an anaerobic dairy digester...
14 - The WaterOptimizer™ Lets You Make Your Own Irrigation Rules!
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - There are those who say that technology will improve our lives. For those who love their landscapes in a water-saving world, a new technology and new law make it possible to have the landscape you love while saving water. And, for some, it could...
15 - Calavo Growers, Inc. Declares 50 Cent Per Share Annual Cash Dividend
SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that its board of directors declared a $0.50 per share annual cash dividend on its...
16 - CF Industries Acquires 7% of Terra Industries Through Open Market Purchases
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it has acquired approximately 7% of Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) in the open market over the past two weeks. CF Industries has purchased 6,985,048 shares at a cost of $247...
17 - AGCO Awarded Major Business Contract in China
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of agricultural equipment, today announced that it has been awarded a contract in a competitive bid for tractors by the Heilongjiang provincial government...
18 - GenTek Inc. Agrees to Be Acquired by American Securities LLC for $38.00 Per Share in Cash
PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - GenTek Inc. (NASDAQ: GETI), a leading provider of specialty inorganic chemical products and valve actuation systems and components for automotive and heavy duty/commercial engines, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
19 - Cal-Maine Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
JACKSON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended August 28, 2009. For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, net sales were $187.7 million, compared with net sales of $206.9 million for the...
20 - Anviron Sells US Product Distribution Rights to NuEarth Corporation
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The Anviron Holding Company (Pinksheets: ANVH) (“Anviron”), a manufacturer and marketer of "Clean & Green" products and technology, today announced the completion of the sale of its USA wholly owned subsidiary Anviron Corporation to NuEarth...
21 - Research and Markets: Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughtering Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Research and Markets. Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $72.2 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 8.73%. Import was valued at $5.2 billion USD from 63 countries. The...
22 - U.S. Hosts International Business Mission on Cranberry Exports as Annual Harvest Begins
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The Gottschalk family cranberry marsh today welcomed 18 trade representatives from 12 countries to learn about the fall cranberry harvest and different ways to use cranberries worldwide. The international guests – from Australia, Germany...
23 - CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience, Slated for Friday, October 23, 2009
PASO ROBLES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Paso Robles Wine Country satisfies all your cravings this October with the popular wine tasting event, CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience! The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance announced tickets are available at www.pasowine.com for...
24 - Sanderson Farms, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
LAUREL, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share payable October 20, 2009, to stockholders of record on October 6, 2009. This...
25 - Terra Industries Announces Plans for $750 Million Special Cash Dividend and Is Commencing Tender Offer for 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today announced that it plans to return an aggregate of approximately $750 million in cash to shareholders through a special cash dividend of $7.50 per share, expected to be declared and paid in the fourth...
26 - Dr. Cliff Ohmart Joins SureHarvest
SOQUEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - SureHarvest announced today that Dr. Cliff Ohmart is joining the company as the Vice President of Professional Services. “Dr. Cliff Ohmart is an exceptionally talented and visionary leader in sustainability who combines the rigors of agricultural...
27 - Chromatin, Inc. Adds Two to Executive Team
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Chromatin, Inc. announced today two additions to its executive team. Ken Davenport will serve as the Vice President of Strategic Development and Jeff Scheib will serve as the Vice President of Biofuels. Ken Davenport has over 27 years of chemical...
28 - Special Edition TV Series Airing September 27, 2009
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Global News Group (USA), Inc. announces the broadcast of their series, Special Edition TV hosted by Ileana Bravo. In this week’s episode, the following business leaders and companies are featured for their innovative technologies and solutions: About...
29 - Wind Energy America Inc. Postpones Meeting of Shareholders
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Wind Energy America Inc. (OTCBB: WNEA) announced today that the meeting of shareholders of WNEA which was scheduled for October 1, 2009 has been canceled and postponed until a later date in 2010. About Wind Energy America Inc. Wind Energy America Inc...
30 - Pacific Rim Summit to Highlight Novel Biotech Applications for Bioenergy
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Biotechnology companies pursuing new sources of bioenergy and green products will highlight the industry’s progress at the 2009 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy, to be held Nov. 8-11, 2009 in Honolulu. The Biotechnology...
31 - Reportlinker Adds US Lawn, Garden & Agricultural Packaging Market
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds US Lawn, Garden & Agricultural Packaging Market...
32 - Reportlinker Adds Probiotic Market- Advanced Technologies and Global Market (2009 - 2014)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Probiotic Market- Advanced Technologies and Global Market (2009 - 2014...
33 - NU Picks CIH For Risk Management Expertise
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Commodity and Ingredient Hedging, LLC (CIH), a provider of commodity price and margin management consulting services, today announced a collaboration with Northwestern University’s School of Continuing Studies to instruct a course on managing risk...
34 - National Peace Corps Association Announces Second Round Winners of the Global Contest on Africa Rural Connect
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Africa Rural Connect (ARC), a new online community hosted by The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), announced today the second round of winning ideas on how to help solve rural Africa’s greatest challenges and strengthen agricultural...
35 - Three Short Films Take Home Top Honors at the 2009 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The Intelligent Use of Water™ Film Competition on its WaterSense product labeling program; annual Intelligent Use of Water Summits; partnerships with nonprofit organizations; development and support of elementary and middle school curricula; and...
36 - Legend International Holdings Inc. Presents at the Australasian Fertilizer Briefing
MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Legend International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:LGDI) with phosphate projects in the State of Queensland, announces that Mr. Joseph Gutnick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Legend is speaking today at the Australasian Fertilizer...
37 - Pall Corporation’s New Technologies Reduce Food and Beverage Production Costs
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - New filtration and separation products that reduce operating expenses for bottled beverage, food ingredient, and packaged food producers will be presented by Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) at Worldwide Food Expo 2009. “Our filtration...
38 - Titan International Inc. Signs Letter of Intent with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
QUINCY, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Titan International Inc. announces today that it has signed a letter of intent with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to purchase certain farm tire assets, including the Goodyear Dunlop Tires France (GDTF) Amiens North factory. This agreement is...
39 - A New ‘Green Vision’ for the Developing World
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - This week Jamii Bora Trust in Kenya and GreenMicrofinance™ Philadelphia unveiled an exciting commercial microfinance venture focusing on an environmental investment project that could become a model for the entire developing world, at Morgan Stanley...
40 - AGCO Selected for Award by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, was recently selected for negotiations leading to an award by the U.S. Department of Energy. With the actual DOE grant of up to...
41 - East Coast Growers and Packers Leads Tomato Industry as First Florida Grower to Raise Workers’ Wages
MULBERRY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Last week, East Coast Growers and Packers, one of Florida’s largest tomato growers, confirmed that it has agreed to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and implement one penny-per-pound wage increases for workers. East Coast...
42 - Myers Industries Enters Into Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Zhongding Sealing Parts Co. Ltd.
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Zhongding Sealing Parts Co. Ltd. to sell substantially all of the assets of its Buckhorn Rubber Products, Inc. and Michigan Rubber...
43 - Converted Organics Reports Increase in Re-Orders of Organic Fertilizer Products
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced today that the Company has received re-orders for its organic granular and liquid fertilizer products from a wide spectrum of existing customers, including golf courses and country clubs, lawn care...
44 - Research and Markets: Australia Agribusiness Report - the in-Depth Updated Q4 2009 Edition
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Research and Markets , typically causes high temperatures and droughts in the Asia Pacific region and heavy rains in South America. If the coming Southern Summer is indeed dry as feared, we would be forced to reduce our forecasts for 2010 crop production...
45 - Credentialed Media Only Invitation: “Alcohol Fuel for Sustainable Living” Event Mon. Sep 28, 2009
-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - IIEA: You are cordially invited to join: Daryl Hannah, Ed Begley Jr., L. Hunter Lovins and host David Blume (author and biofuels expert) as they demonstrate how small-scale Alcohol Fuel production is: Stopping climate change and reversing worldwide deforestation...
46 - Onset Announces Sub-$400 Wireless Frost Alarm System
BOURNE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Onset , the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced a new wireless frost alarm system that helps growers prevent costly crop damage by automatically notifying them of frost conditions in the field. The HOBOnode™ Wireless...
47 - Alcoa and Exal Combine Efforts to Promote Water Purification System New Technology to Be Unveiled at G-20 Summit
PITTSBURGH & YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Alcoa (NYSE: AA), the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, and Exal Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized aluminum packaging, have joined together to help promote newly...
48 - Makhteshim-Agan and Cibus Global Announce Strategic Agreement to Co-develop Proprietary Crop Protection Traits
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Makhteshim-Agan (MAI) and Cibus Global (CIBUS) announced today that they signed Strategic Development Alliance and Strategic Equity Alliance agreements. Under these agreements, MAI will invest up to $37 million over five years, based on certain...
49 - Research and Markets: The Malaysian Government is Threatening to Get Tough on Livestock Producers if Meat Prices Remain High, Says the Malaysia Agribusiness Report Q4 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Research and Markets rice. The cheap rice has, however, proved increasingly popular with regular consumers as the recession has hit pockets. This has left the intended low-income recipients often unable to find supplies. As the economy returns to growth...
50 - Research and Markets: The Essential Q4 2009 Bangladesh Agribusiness Report is Now Available
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bangladesh Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. The Bangladesh Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat, rice...
51 - Landec Corporation Announces Upcoming Events and Annual Report
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Landec Corporation (Nasdaq:LNDC), a materials science company that develops and markets patented temperature-activated and other specialty polymer products for a variety of food, agriculture and licensed partner applications, today announced...
52 - Taipei INST 2009 Readies to Launch 2,000 Inventions & Know-How
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - A record number of exhibitors will be at Asia’s hottest venue, namely the Taipei INST (The 5th Taipei Int’l Invention Show and Technomart) which unfolds September 24 to 27, 2009 at TWTC Exhibition Hall 1. All booth space for INST was sold out...
53 - Mansfield Oil and Yara Partner To Help Fleets Comply with Clean Air Act 2010 Standards
ATLANTA & TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - In an exclusive partnership agreement announced today, Mansfield Oil Company, the $5.1 Billion fuel supply and logistics firm serving 49 states and parts of Canada, and Yara International, a global leader in NOx (nitrogen oxide...
54 - Tractor Safety as Fundamental as a Parachute on a Plane
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - After a recent tractor rollover accident, a farmer likened not having a tractor rollover protection structure, or ROPS, to falling out of an airplane without a parachute – a safety precaution not often thought about until the plane is about...
55 - Research and Markets: Algeria Agribusiness Report - Q4 2009 Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Algeria Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. The Algeria Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat, rice...
56 - Research and Markets: The Saudi Agribusiness Report for Q409 Analyses Industry Fundamentals As Local Producers Increasingly Invest In Overseas Farmland to Boost the Outlook
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Saudi Arabia Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. The Saudi Arabia Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat...
57 - Company Profile for Archer Daniels Midland Company
-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Every day, the 28,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 230 processing plants, we convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food...
58 - Fertilizers Market Reports for More than 40 Countries Introduced By MarketPublishers.com
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - MarketPublishers prepared a range of 2009 studies on Fertilizers market, emphasizing their main sectors in more than 40 countries. Fertilizers Market Reports present a powerful tool aiming to assist management team specialists and strategy groups in making...
59 - First-Ever Sustainable Agriculture Investment Conference Highlights Best Practices For Eco-Friendly Farming
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - ‘Agriculture 2.0,’ the first investor conference entirely devoted to sustainable agriculture, features 150 industry leaders sharing advice and discussing long-term strategies for market-rate investment in a sector that is traditionally overlooked...
60 - Research and Markets: This Essential Q4 2009 Russia Agribusiness Report is Now Available
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Research and Markets and the growth of the pork market can be catered for by CPF - helping to foster a mutually beneficial relationship. However, despite advances, investment and government schemes there are a number of challenges that must be met if...
61 - WWF report: Industrial biotech can save the world up to 2.5 billion tons of CO2 per year
FRANKLINTON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The WWF report Industrial biotechnology – more than green fuel in a dirty economy?, which has been published today, concludes that industrial biotechnology can provide dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and provide strong progress...
62 - TPEDOIT Promotes 2010 Taipei Int’l Floral Expo in Japan
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - To attract potential Japanese visitors to the 2010 Taipei International Garden and Horticulture Exposition, the Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT), launched in Tokyo a promotional campaign for the event starting this...
63 - Special Reception Held to Support Food Banks
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - On September 15, 2009, Annie’s Fun/Hirai Farms and Sodexo held a special reception at Palisade in Seattle in support of food banks in Washington State. The primary purpose of the reception was to help focus attention on the warehousing and food...
64 - Fluidigm’s Upcoming Stem Cell Culture Chip to Speed Development, Reduce Complexity and Lower Costs
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Fluidigm will provide the latest updates for its upcoming Stem Cell Culture Chip at the World Stem Cell Summit being held in Baltimore on September 21 – 23. This specialized integrated fluidic circuit will enable a variety of cell...
65 - Introducing Cibus Global: Leading Agricultural Biotech Firm Rebrands to Reflect Enhanced International Focus
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Cibus, a leading plant trait development technology company, is now Cibus Global. Announced today by Cibus Global President Keith Walker, Ph.D., the shift marks a new age for the company, with an international operating structure and a continued focus...
66 - Crofter’s Organic Commits to Exclusive Use of EcoSocial-Certified Cane Sugar
PARRY SOUND, Ontario-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Veteran organic jam producer Crofter’s Organic today announced its complete conversion to organic cane sugar certified “EcoSocial” by international certifier IBD Certifications. Brazil-based IBD, a U.S. Department of...
67 - Resource Environmental Solutions Announces Award of Restorative Planting Services by Midcontinent Express Pipeline
BATON ROUGE, La.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Ecological Restoration Services, LLC, (“ERS”) a subsidiary of Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC of Baton Rouge, LA, has been awarded a contract by Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC to provide Post Construction Restoration Services. ERS...
68 - Research and Markets: Import For the Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing Industry Was Valued At $210.0 Million USD from 64 Countries
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Research and Markets . Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $7.2 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 20.57%. Import was valued at $210.0 million USD from 64 countries...
69 - 4-H Zooms into National 4-H Week Thanks to Jeff Gordon and DuPont
CHEVY CHASE, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - National 4-H Week will take off with a speedy start on October 4th, as the 4-H emblem makes its debut appearance in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The well-known national icon will be featured on the ‘TV panel’ of the No. 24 DuPont...
70 - Origin Agritech Limited Reaches Agreement for Novel Glyphosate-Tolerance Gene
BEIJING-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Origin Biotechnology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ:SEED) announced it has reached an comprehensive, worldwide agreement with the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Sichuan Biotech...
71 - New Essentials Glycemic Health Brand Pasta Launched Using Hi-maize Natural Resistant Starch
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - National Starch Food Innovation today announced the launch of a new Hi-maize-enriched pasta by Racconto, a leading U.S. importer-producer of private label and branded Italian pasta. The all-natural Essentials Glycemic Health pasta line from...
72 - New Study from Emerging Markets Online Asks: Can Algae Feed and Fuel The World?
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Emerging Markets Online, a strategic management consultancy specializing in energy forecasting and technology commercialization, recently published a study Algae 2020: Biomass Market Strategies and Commercialization Outlook (460 pages, June 2009). Algae...
73 - Fitch Places JBS on Rating Watch Positive
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has placed the following ratings of JBS S.A.'s (JBS) on Rating Watch Positive: —Foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'B+'; —Local currency IDR 'B+'; —USD275 million outstanding senior notes (due 2011) 'B+/RR4...
74 - Southcross Energy Selects Natural Gas Solution from SolArc for its Growing Gas Marketing and Natural Gas Processing Businesses
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - SolArc, a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions, today announced that Southcross Energy LLC has chosen SolArc’s Solution for Natural Gas as a single, integrated platform supporting gathering, plant processing and gas marketing...
75 - Texas Ag Commissioner Grants South Texas College’s DEMSA $100K
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples awarded $100,000 to South Texas College’s Starr County Campus Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA). The academy provides qualifying high school students the opportunity to earn an...
76 - Calavo Growers to Present at Canaccord Adams ‘Healthy Living’ Investment Conference
SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that will be among 24 presenting companies at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living...
77 - Jean Schulz Offers $2 Million Gift to Sonoma Land Trust to Advance $18 Million Land Protection Campaign
SANTA ROSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Philanthropist Jean Schulz, wife of the late Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, has offered the Sonoma Land Trust a $2 million matching gift to advance the Land Trust’s recently announced $18 million fundraising campaign, Redwoods to the Bay...
78 - UFCW Expresses Support for Pilgrim’s Pride’s Sale of Majority Stake in Company to JBS S.A.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents more than 250,000 workers in the meatpacking and poultry industry, today announced its strong support for the proposed sale of a majority stake in Pilgrim’s Pride...
79 - LSB Industries, Inc. Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement
OKLAHOMA CITY-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - LSB Industries, Inc. (“LSB” or the “Company”), (NYSE-LXU), announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The shelf registration statement...
80 - Helicos BioSciences Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock and Warrant Private Placement
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), a life science company focused on innovative genetic analysis technologies for the research, drug discovery, and diagnostic markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
81 - AGCO Updates 2009 Outlook
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it has updated its outlook for 2009 net sales and adjusted earnings per share. The Company now expects net sales to...
82 - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Release Date for First Quarter Results
JACKSON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter fiscal 2010 financial results on Monday, September 28, 2009. A press release will be issued prior to the open of market trading. Cal-Maine Foods...
83 - Lester Crawford Named to Nutrition Physiology Company Board
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Lester Crawford, former commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and former administrator of the Food Safety & Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has been appointed to the board of...
84 - Smart to the 3rd Power = New Net Energy Market
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Isn’t it smart to consider the efficient use of energy and how it can reduce consumer cost, climate change, and other environmental impacts? Karl Rabago recently returned to Austin, Texas to serve as Vice President of Distributed Energy...
85 - Cyclone Power Technologies Completes Prototype Biomass Electric Generator
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced today that is has completed development of a working prototype biomass power generator, the first system of its kind capable of allowing homes, farms and small commercial enterprises to...
86 - Mapping Evapotranspiration Wins Innovations in American Government Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University today announced Idaho’s Mapping Evapotranspiration program as a 2009 Innovations in American Government Award winner...
87 - Altra Nebraska LLC’s $220 Million Ethanol Plant Real Estate and Equipment Scheduled for Auction Wednesday, October 28, 2009
CARLETON, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Maas Companies of Rochester, MN will auction the 110 MGY partially-completed ethanol plant on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10 a.m. on-site at 2182 Road 5600, Carleton, Nebraska. Altra Nebraska, LLC began construction of this facility in 2006...
88 - EternaGreen Premium BioChar Farm Aid Concert VIP Ticket Giveaway
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - EternaGreen™ the premium biochar product created by Mantria Industries, LLC, and official sponsor of Farm Aid’s 2009 concert webcast, will award two VIP Tickets to the Farm Aid Concert in a random drawing and two VIP tickets to the purchaser of...
89 - Research and Markets: Algeria Agribusiness Report Q3 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets held its first conference for developing agricultural research and co-operation in the region, which, alongside the privatisation of various stateowned production units, is hoped to encourage a greater degree of private sector...
90 - Research and Markets: Argentina Agribusiness Report Q3 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets to 8.30mn tonnes while for corn we forecast a drop of 40.0% y-o-y to 12.31mn tonnes. Exports of these crops will fall to the lowest level in years. We expect it to be some time before production of these crops reaches the levels...
91 - Mascoma Announces Feedstock Processing and Lignin Supply Agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures
LEBANON, N.H.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Mascoma Corporation today announced that it has entered into a feedstock processing and lignin supply agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), a division of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Under terms of the agreement, CTV will provide various sources...
92 - Research and Markets: In February 2009 Colombia's Cocoa Was Trading At Record Levels Above GBP1,900 Per Tonne
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets to 11.48mn tonnes owing to a combination of poor weather, reduced fertiliser use and rejuvenation of plantations. In 2009, this trick will not be repeated as prices are well down from their peak in early 2008 and the publisher...
93 - American Vanguard Declares $0.01 Semiannual Cash Dividend
American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share. The dividend will be distributed on October 9, 2009 to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2009. Eric Wintemute, President and CEO of American Vanguard, stated, “We...
94 - Myers Industries Consolidating Production
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it plans to consolidate production facilities in two business segments, Material Handling and Automotive and Custom. This consolidation is related to the Company’s previously announced...
95 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Features Innovative Food Safety Solutions at AOAC 2009
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is featuring its industry-leading range of instrumentation, equipment, consumables and software used for food safety testing at the AOAC...
96 - PennFuture: New Budget is Sweetheart Deal for Multi-National Gas Drillers, Bupkis for Taxpayers; Plan Would Destroy State Forests on Altar of Natural Gas Industry
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today condemned the proposed “compromise” budget deal as announced this morning, calling it “bad news for Pennsylvania’s economy, environment and taxpayers.” “This budget gives a big...
97 - ADM Announces Election of Corporate Officers
DECATUR, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced its Board of Directors elected Michael Baroni, Domingo Lastra, Joseph Taets and Gary Towne corporate officers. The appointments will be effective September 15, 2009. Baroni was elected...
98 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in New York
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of New York...
99 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) today announced its participation in upcoming investor events. On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, Tony Nocchiero, senior vice president and CFO, will appear at the KeyBanc Basic Materials Conference at the...
100 - Research and Markets: Proposal for Dairy Investment Research Quarterly Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Proposal for Dairy Investment Research Quarterly Report" report to their offering. China's first launch of an industry-based industrial chain sentiment index, extracted from the whole industry chain...
101 - Research and Markets: Bangladesh Set for a Bumper Rice Harvest in 2009, up by a Forecast 14.1% from the 2008 Level
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets package designed to help Bangladesh through the worldwide economic slump. The money will ensure that struggling farmers will have access to loans to help tide them over. Key Topics Covered: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SWOT ANALYSIS INDUSTRY...
102 - Media Advisory: Renowned Mycologist Paul Stamets Speaking in Madison – “How Mushrooms can Save the Earth”
MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Mushrooms may be the key to sustainability and healing the environment. Renowned mycologist Paul Stamets will explain the incredible part that mushrooms and their fibrous mycelium foundation can play in our future. Specifically, Stamets will explain...
103 - Pacific Rim Summit to Highlight Biotechnology Tools for the Green Economy
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Developing and developed countries across the Pacific Rim are adopting biotech solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions, efficiently utilize resources, and jumpstart economic growth. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the...
104 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in Ohio
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of Ohio as...
105 - White Paper Examines Role of Agricultural Innovations in Meeting World Food Crisis
GREENFIELD, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Does agriculture need technology to help meet the growing worldwide demand for safe, nutritious and affordable food? The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to Jeff Simmons, author of a white paper titled “Technology’s Role in the...
106 - Bio Nebraska and Monsanto to Host Ag Meeting at Water Utilization Learning Center
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association and Monsanto will host an agricultural meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Monsanto’s new Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, Nebraska. The lunch event will be held between 11:00 a.m. and...
107 - Geron Announces Direct Equity Issuance
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) today announced that it has sold shares of Geron common stock and issued warrants to purchase common stock to institutional investors for proceeds of $3.6 million. The proceeds will fund an equity contribution to...
108 - PennFuture, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Decry Plan to Abandon Severance Tax on Marcellus Shale, Sell off State’s Public Lands to Drillers
HARRISBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), and Matthew Royer, attorney for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, today called on the Pennsylvania legislature to abandon plans to sell off the state’s public lands...
109 - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Yards Brewing Company, Flabeg, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Pittsburgh’s John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, and Oxford Development Lead Recipients of Green Power Awards
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) will hold its tenth annual Green Power Awards on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 12 noon - 2 pm at The Hilton Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street, in Philadelphia. Thirty-two individuals, private...
110 - Chipotle Reaches Agreement with Florida Tomato Grower to Improve Wages for Farm Workers
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) (NYSE: CMG.B), the chain of burrito restaurants known for serving Food With Integrity, announced that it has reached an agreement with East Coast Farms, one of Florida’s largest tomato growers, under which workers who...
111 - Cobalt Biofuels Named to Global Cleantech 100
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Cobalt Biofuels, a leading innovator of next generation biofuels, announced today it has been named a Global Cleantech 100 company by Guardian News & Media and Cleantech Group™, LLC, providers of cutting-edge research, events and...
112 - Sustainable Oils to Supply Navy with Camelina-Based Jet Fuel
BOZEMAN, Mont.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Sustainable Oils, a producer of renewable, environmentally clean, and high-value camelina-based fuels, announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) for 40,000 gallons of camelina-based jet fuel. The fuel...
113 - Statewide Water Solutions Sent by Top Experts to California Governor’s Office
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Top-level water management solutions were sent to the California Governor’s office on Friday, September 4th highlighting the current changing values, ideas and solutions in water management and addressing sustainability of California...
114 - Converted Organics’ Turf Blend® 6-0-0 Outperforms Competitors in Turf Trial
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced today that results of a trial conducted this spring and summer by the Archer Daniels Midland Company and Fermanian Consulting, LLC comparing Converted Organics’ Turf Blend™ 6-0-0 organic liquid...
115 - Alcohol Fuel for Sustainable Living Revival Heads to East Coast
-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA): WHAT: The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA) is working with sponsors including: Ford Motor Company and Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association to present two hands-on...
116 - Strategic Diagnostics Inc. and DuPont Qualicon Expand Global Distribution Agreement
NEWARK, Del. & WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - SDI (Strategic Diagnostics Inc., NASDAQ:SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for food safety and life science applications, and Wilmington, DE-based, DuPont Qualicon today announced the...
117 - Mosaic to Use Ceridian Multinational Human Resource Outsourcing Solution
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing, payroll outsourcing and talent management solutions, announced today that The Mosaic Company will use Ceridian HR Outsourcing (HRO) to...
118 - AGCO to Present at the 2009 JP Morgan Diversified Industries Conference
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it will participate in the 2009 JP Morgan Diversified Industries Conference in New York on Wednesday, September 16...
119 - Pittsburgh-Based Foundation to Unveil Breakthrough in Low-Cost Water Purification Technology at G-20 Summit
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Project EviivE, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit group, will reveal its plan and technology to alleviate the world’s growing fresh water crisis at the G-20 Summit, to be held later this month, September 24-25, in Pittsburgh, PA. According to reports by...
120 - Dr. JimZ CCF for Plant Growth Earns National Home Gardening Club Seal of Approval
MINNETONKA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Dr. JimZ Secret Formula Concentrated Compost Factor, an organic gardening product that triggers plant growth and offers frost protection to fruit trees, has received the National Home Gardening Club’s “Member Tested & Recommended Seal...
121 - Horse Feed, Other Farm Animal Feed Production to Continue While Historic Mill Gets Facelift
MERIDIAN, Idaho-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Feed Mill, a seven-story local landmark that has made horse feed, poultry feed and other farm animal feed since the early 1900’s, is getting a new coat of paint. “Sales of all-natural feeds will continue at the mill throughout the...
122 - Cyclone Power Technologies Retains Auditors to Prepare Financials for SEC Registration
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has retained the CPA firm of Mallah, Furman & Company P.A. to audit the company’s financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, in compliance with GAAP and accounting...
123 - Myers Industries, Inc. to Present at CL King’s Best Ideas Conference 2009
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Executive management of Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE), including Chief Executive Officer John C. Orr and Chief Financial Officer Donald A. Merril, will present at CL King’s 7th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Wednesday, September 16. The 2009...
124 - Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation Provides a Corporate Update on Recent Visit to China
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation ("the Company") (OTCBB: YASH), provides a corporate update on recent developments. Chairman Dr. Gregory Rubin and CEO Yossi Attia recently visited China as guests of Yasheng Group. The Company recently entered...
125 - KMG Chemicals Expects to Report Record Sales and Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KMGB), a global provider of specialty chemicals in carefully focused markets, today announced preliminary sales and earnings for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. KMG expects to report sales of approximately $190 million...
126 - New EPIRB Model Launch Sparks Largest Ever Single EPIRB Order for Digital Angel’s McMurdo Unit
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its McMurdo unit has received an order worth £824,000 (approximately $1.35...
127 - Triplecrown Acquisition Corp. and Cullen Agricultural Technologies Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Triplecrown Acquisition Corp. (“Triplecrown”) (NYSE Amex:TCW), a specified purpose acquisition company, and Cullen Agricultural Technologies Inc. (“Cullen Agritech”), an agricultural technologies company, today announced that they have signed a...
128 - Media Advisory: PennFuture, Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss Problems on Public Lands Due to Marcellus Shale Drilling
-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future: Telephone Press Conference Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Call 1-800-930-9525 passcode 608426# Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture), and Matthew Royer, attorney for the...
129 - Alamo Group to Acquire Assets of Bush Hog
SEGUIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of the assets and assume certain liabilities of Bush Hog, LLC (“Bush Hog”), a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and service of rotary...
130 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in New York
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of New York as...
131 - Titan International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the third quarter of 2009. The cash dividend is payable October 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on...
132 - Research and Markets: New Technologies in Aquaculture: Improving Production Efficiency, Quality and Environmental Management
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Research and Markets , India Urban aquaculture: using New York as a model - M P Schreibman and C Zarnoch, City University of New York, USA For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/da8617/new_technologies_i
133 - SSJID Board Unanimously Approves Filing Application With San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission
MANTECA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) Board voted unanimously today to approve filing an application with the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) to provide retail electricity in SSJID’s service territory. SSJID will...
134 - National Biotechnology Leaders to Convene at South Dakota Biotechnology Summit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - “Investing in Biotechnology for Life, Food and Energy,” is the theme for the 4th Annual South Dakota Biotechnology Summit and Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2009. This annual event is presented by the South Dakota Biotech...
135 - Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc. Collaborate to Create Site-Specific Genome Modifications in Plants
MONHEIM, Germany-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc., a biotechnology company headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, announced today that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to create site-specific genome modifications in...
136 - NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.4%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 51.3%; New Orders Index at 49.9%; Employment Index at 43.5%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of...
137 - Titan Tire Auction Raises Money for Illinois and Indiana FFA
QUINCY, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Titan Tire Corporation raised a total of $54,000 for the Illinois and Indiana Future Farmers of America chapters during its annual auction at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. Titan donated a wide range of agricultural, construction and ATV...
138 - Calavo Growers, Inc. Posts Higher Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results
SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW) today reported that fiscal 2009 third quarter net income rose 77 percent over the corresponding period last year, paced by a nearly 10 percent increase in revenue. Double-digit fresh avocado sales growth...
139 - Penford Completes Sale of New Zealand Operations
CENTENNIAL, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Penford Corporation announced today that the sale of its former subsidiary company, Penford New Zealand Limited, has been completed. Tom Malkoski, President & Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This sale is an important milestone in our plan...
140 - Little City Foundation’s ‘Green’ Campus Dedicates Horticultural Center Providing Additional Therapeutic Day Programming to Hundreds of Individuals with Disabilities as it Celebrates 50 Years
PALATINE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Fulfilling the dream of a longtime family supporter, Little City Foundation renamed its icon A-Frame greenhouse the Dorothy Rose Horticultural Center during a ceremony held Friday evening (Aug. 28). The dedication culminated the rebirth of Little...
141 - Purfresh Transport Expands Global Trade for Sensitive Perishables
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Purfresh, a provider of clean technologies that purify, protect, and preserve our food and water, today announced results of a series of studies and trials, all demonstrating that Purfresh Transport™ makes ocean transit a viable option for highly...
142 - Tyrian Diagnostics First Sales of ReadRite® ImmunoScanner to Bayer CropScience AG
SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Tyrian Diagnostics Limited (ASX:TDX) announced today that it has completed manufacture and delivery of an initial order of ReadRite® ImmunoScanners to Bayer CropScience AG (“Bayer”). The ReadRite® ImmunoScanner will be used with the ReadRite-Alpha...
143 - Starbucks Serves up its First Fairtrade Lattes and Cappuccinos Across the UK and Ireland
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Starbucks stores in the UK and Ireland (NASDAQ: SBUX) today began serving 100% Fairtrade Certified and Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ verified coffee in all of their espresso-based beverages. Every one of the 2 million visitors per week can walk away with...
144 - Corn Products International to Webcast Presentation at Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference on September 10
WESTCHESTER, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO), a leading provider of agriculturally derived ingredients to diversified industries, announced today that it will participate in the 2009 Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference on...
145 - Christopher Bohn Joins CF Industries as Director of Corporate Planning
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) today announced that Christopher Bohn has joined the company as Director of Corporate Planning. He succeeds Steve Chase, who will retire later this year. Bohn was previously Chief Financial Officer for Hess...
146 - Non-Profit Horse Rescue Organization Relocates to Elgin IL
ELGIN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) announced today that the nonprofit horse rescue group has recently relocated its operation to Elgin, Illinois. The ILEHC’s herd of horses saved from slaughter and abuse now seeking adoptive homes can now be...
147 - Research and Markets: Latest Report on the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets . Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industrys revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $26.6 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 34.03%. Import was valued at $8.5 billion USD from 91 countries. The...
148 - “Most Endangered Studs Contest” Finalists Announced
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - A Connecticut farming couple, a Texas family of four and the owners of a century-old Florida home have been selected as the finalists in the “Most Endangered Studs Contest,” created by BASF to find – and treat – the property most vulnerable to...
149 - White House Garden Grows Bountiful Harvest at Burpee's Fordhook Farm
WARMINSTER, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Inspired by the First Family’s decision to plant a vegetable garden at The White House, W. Atlee Burpee & Co. decided to cultivate its own version at Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, PA, where the nation’s leading home gardening company...
150 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Fruit & Vegetable Markets Industry Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including fruit and vegetable markets and stands. Industry Definition NAICS 44523: Fruit & Vegetable Markets This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh...
151 - Hormel Inc.’s Jeffrey Ettinger Wins 2010 Knowlton Award
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - As leader of a company that sets the standard for non-stop product innovation, Jeffrey Ettinger, CEO of Hormel Foods Inc., has been named the 2010 Richard L. Knowlton Innovation Award honoree by Meatingplace, the red meat processing industry’s leading...
152 - Phosphate Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Announces New Phosphate Rock Supply Agreement
MADISON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Phosphate Holdings, Inc. (OTC: PHOS), today reported second quarter 2009 earnings of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share of common stock, compared to earnings of $35.0 million, or $4.32 per diluted share of common stock for the same period in...
153 - Terra Announces 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
SIOUX CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today announced that at its meeting on August 25, 2009, Terra's Board of Directors set a record date of October 9, 2009 for its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and last week Terra commenced the required...
154 - CF Industries Brings Lawsuit to Compel Terra Industries to Hold Its Annual Meeting Promptly
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it has commenced litigation in Maryland to compel Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) to hold its annual meeting promptly. CF Industries also announced that its exchange offer for all of...
155 - Myers Industries, Inc. to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging Conference
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Executive management of Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE), including Chief Executive Officer John C. Orr and Chief Financial Officer Donald A. Merril, will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging Conference in Boston on...
156 - EternaGreen Super-Premium Biochar Sponsors Farm Aid and Webcast
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - EternaGreen™ a super-premium biochar product created by Mantria Industries, LLC, proudly announces their support of Farm Aid and its 2009 concert webcast. Farm Aid 2009 Presented by Horizon Organic will feature Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson...
157 - Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation Acquires 48% of Major International Agriculture Conglomerate, Yasheng Group that Boasts 2008 Net Income of More than $75 Million USD
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation ("the Company") (OTCBB: YASH), specializing in identifying and acquiring undervalued assets within emerging industries, announced today that the Company has acquired 48% of the issued and outstanding shares of...
158 - Titan Machinery Inc. to Report Fiscal Second Quarter Ended July 31, 2009 Results on September 9, 2009
FARGO, N.D.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq:TITN) announced today it will release financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2009, on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, followed by an investor conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central time (8:30 a.m. Eastern...
159 - Open Blue Sea Farms' Panama Acquisition Creates World’s Largest Open Ocean Aquaculture Operation
NEW YORK & PANAMA CITY-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Open Blue Sea Farms, the leading practitioner of sustainable open ocean aquaculture, announced today an agreement to acquire the major assets of Pristine Oceans, forming the world’s largest open ocean aquaculture operation by...
160 - Steinbeck Country Produce Issues Voluntary Recall of Iceless Green Onions
SALINAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2009 - As a result of routine testing, the USDA has found a positive result for salmonella on iceless green onions shipped by Steinbeck Country Produce of Salinas, CA. The onions were farmed and packed by a grower in Mexicali, Mexico, near the California...
161 - Legislation Will Continue Groundwater Supply During Drought
SANTA ROSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - A measure to help Californians through the current drought with continued groundwater supplies was introduced this week by Assembly Member Cathleen Galgiani, Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee. Galgiani’s AB1416 will prevent the loss of...
162 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in Maine
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of Maine as a...
163 - Research and Markets: South Africa Agribusiness Report Q4 2009 Report Finds It Unlikely That South Africa Will Witness a Third Consecutive Year of Output Growth in 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "South Africa Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. The South Africa Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat...
164 - Research and Markets: France Agribusiness Report Q4 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets funds. CAP spending, including direct aid, price support and rural development, amounts to about EUR50bn and France receives 20% of this. Little wonder then that France has traditionally been a staunch supporter of CAP and fought hard to...
165 - Research and Markets: South Korea Agribusiness Report Q4 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets over the last few years is likely to see competition from imports increase for other agricultural sectors. While the KORUS FTA with the US is still stuck waiting for ratification, negotiations with other major agricultural exporters...
166 - eKo Environmental System Expanded with Long Range Node
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Crossbow Technology, Inc. (www.xbow.com/eko), a leading supplier of wireless sensor technology and cutting-edge environmental monitoring solutions, announced today the release of the EN2120 eKo Long Range Node. With the communication range between...
167 - Juhl Wind Affirms Revenue Guidance for 2009 During 2nd Quarter Earnings Call
WOODSTOCK, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Juhl Wind Inc. (OTCBB: JUHL), the leader in Community Wind Power, today announced that it has affirmed its earlier revenue forecast for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2009. In previous filings, Juhl Wind issued a revenue forecast of...
168 - Research and Markets: In 2009, Vietnam's Agribusiness Exports For the Full Year to Reach 5.5mn Tonnes, Up From 4.7mn Tonnes In 2008
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets also accepted that there were problems with the current system. The problem facing the government is balancing the desire to guarantee food at an affordable price for consumers with providing enough of a profit incentive for farmers to...
169 - Research and Markets: Controversy Is Brewing With the Philippines' Major Grain Crop, Corn since July 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets plot of land in Oriental Mindoro province. The company is reportedly hoping to grow corn to feed South Korea's livestock sector. The company said that it wants to begin production on a 1,000ha test plot as early as this year. The move is...
170 - SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in New York
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of New York as a...
171 - Fresh Quest Inc. Selects Port Manatee
PALMETTO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The Manatee County Port Authority approved a five-year contract today with Fresh Quest Inc. earning nearly $1.5 million for Port Manatee and creating about 75 new jobs. The company will import cantaloupe and honeydew melons to Port Manatee from Puerto...
172 - Gorman-Rupp Named Exporter of the Year by Ohio Department of Development
MANSFIELD, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The Gorman-Rupp Company, (NYSE AMEX: GRC) was recognized as Exporter of the Year by the Ohio Department of Development. Governor Ted Strickland presented this award to the Company at a ceremony in Columbus, Ohio on August 26, 2009 recognizing 27 Ohio...
173 - Research and Markets: Nigeria Agribusiness Report Q4 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nigeria Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Nigeria Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities...
174 - Research and Markets: Pakistan Agribusiness Report Q4 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets of farmland for sale or lease to foreign investors. It is the usual suspects of the Gulf states and South Korea who are the likely targets of the government's drive for investment. Oil rich, food poor states from the Middle East and food...
175 - Fast Track to a Solar Career with the ImagineSolar Workshop
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - In conjunction with the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, ImagineSolar will host a workshop on photovoltaic system design and installation. Roundup co-organizers value the benefits increased green collar jobs bring...
176 - Reportlinker Adds Pendimethalin Production and Export in China 2008-Jun. 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Pendimethalin Production and Export in China 2008-Jun. 2009...
177 - Reportlinker Adds Paraquat Production and Export in China 2008-Jun. 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Paraquat Production and Export in China 2008-Jun. 2009...
178 - Reportlinker Adds Chlorpyriphos Production and Export in China 2008-Jul.2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Chlorpyriphos Production and Export in China 2008-Jul.2009...
179 - Reportlinker Adds Imidacloprid Production and Export in China 2008-Jul.2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Imidacloprid Production and Export in China 2008-Jul.2009...
180 - Research and Markets: The Re-Election of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to a Second Term in Office in Mid-July 2009 Is Welcome News for Indonesian Agriculture, Read More Inside
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Indonesia Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. The Indonesia Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat, rice...
181 - Research and Markets: Latest Report Detailing China's Agribusiness Business
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Agribusiness Report Q4 2009" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's China Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including...
182 - Research and Markets: India Agribusiness Report Q4 2009 - Aside from the Expected Collapse in Sugar Production, Major Crops Are on for a Good Year In 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Research and Markets into poverty. Improvement in agricultural infrastructure is vital to protect the majority of the population still reliant on the land for their income as well as to provide reliable and affordable food supplies to the growing urban...
183 - Terra Industries Rejects CF Industries' Latest Bid Proposal
SIOUX CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE:TRA) today sent the following letter to CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) in response to CF’s letter dated August 5, 2009: August 25, 2009 Mr. Stephen R. WilsonChairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerCF...
184 - ManTech Wins USDA BPA and First Two Task Orders to Provide Cyber Security Services
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) announced today that it is one of six companies awarded a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide cyber security support. The BPA has a one-year base...
185 - Titan’s Giant OTR Tires in Production and Use
QUINCY, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Titan Tire, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., has been manufacturing its products, including large 63-inch off-the-road (OTR) tires used in mining applications, without interruption. “It is interesting to see just how much misinformation is...
186 - Save the Date: Third Annual Direct to Consumer Symposium Scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010
NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - The Direct to Consumer Symposium, the wine industry’s comprehensive summit on direct marketing and sales, is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. The event is presented by Coalition...
187 - Tahitian Noni International Announces New Vice President of Global Marketing
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - John Wadsworth, founder and president, today announced the appointment of Jeff Wasden as the new vice president of global marketing for Tahitian Noni International (TNI - www.TahitianNoni.com). Jeff will become a part of the executive management team and...
188 - Research and Markets: Acrylonitrile World Market Outlook 2009 - Order Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets 7. PROFILES OF MAJOR ACRYLONITRILE PRODUCERS 8. FEEDSTOCK MARKETS FOR ACRYLONITRILE For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/10a8ea/acrylonitrile_worl.
189 - Next Step Biofuels Manufactures Energy-Dense PowerPellets™ from Corn Stover
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Next Step Biofuels, Inc. (www.nextstepbiofuels.com), a Nebraska-based company that utilizes proprietary processes to convert non-food biomass into clean, renewable energy, announced today the successful, commercial-scale production of PowerPellets...
190 - Converted Organics Inc. To Present at Rodman & Renshaw 11th Annual Global Investment Conference
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced today that Edward J. Gildea, President of Converted Organics, will be presenting at the Rodman & Renshaw 11th Annual Global Investment Conference. The conference will be held at The New York Palace Hotel...
191 - Sanderson Farms, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009
LAUREL, Miss.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) today reported results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2009. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $504.8 million compared with $466.9 million for the same period a year...
192 - Wilmar Gavilon Pty Ltd. Acquires Port Facility in Brisbane
RICHLANDS, QUEENSLAND, Australia-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Wilmar Gavilon Pty Ltd. today announced the acquisition of the Brisbane sugar terminal, which is due to settle on September 21, 2009. Constructed in 1985 to store and handle bulk sugar, the port facility features a private berth...
193 - Expanded Conference Program Announced for 8th Annual NanoBusiness 2009, Nanotechnology’s Foremost Business Conference
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world's leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced details of its expanded conference program for the 8th annual NanoBusiness 2009 conference and exhibition (www.nanobusiness2009.com), which will held at...
194 - Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2009 California Wine Month
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared September 2009 California Wine Month for the fifth consecutive year. Recognizing the Golden State’s vintners and growers for their more than 200-year-old agricultural tradition, positive impact on...
195 - ReCORK America Joins With American Airlines Admirals Club Lounges and Sodexo to Recycle Wine Corks
NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - ReCORK America™, a wine cork recycling program sponsored by Amorim of Portugal, the world’s largest producers of natural cork wine closures, announced today it was joining with American Airlines and its Admirals Club® lounges and Sodexo...
196 - The Gas Company LLC and Primoris Renewables Plan New Options for Renewable Energy for Hawaii
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The Gas Company LLC, (TGC) Hawaii’s clean gas energy provider, and Primoris Renewables, a subsidiary of Primoris Services Corporation (Nasdaq: PRIM) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to lead to a Joint Development...
197 - Research and Markets: Q2 2009 - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Research and Markets . Its SIC equivalent code is: 2879 - Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC. Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $16.8 billion USD, with an estimated gross...
198 - 28,000 Acres of Agricultural Property to Be Developed by Yasheng Group and Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Yasheng ECO-Trade Corporation (OTCBB: YASH) announced today that it and Yasheng Group, an agriculture conglomerate, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Pfau, Pfau & Pfau LLC (“Pfau”) to establish a joint venture...
199 - CF Industries Extends Exchange Offer for Terra Industries to August 31, 2009
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) common stock to Monday, August 31, 2009. The offer, which...
200 - Gulfport Water Systems Receive Perfect Scores in State Inspection
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that four City of Gulfport, Mississippi, water systems that are operated and maintained by SouthWest Water are perfect, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. After a rigorous...
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