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Kirby Corporation Signs Agreement to Acquire K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (Popularity:  )
http://www.kirbycorp.com
HOUSTON, March 13, 2011 -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. ("K-Sea") (NYSE: KSP), an operator of tank barges and tugboats participating in the coastwise transportation primarily of refined petroleum products in the United States, pursuant to which a subsidiary of Kirby will merge with K-Sea, with K-Sea surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
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Largest Pumpkins in the World at The New York Botanical Garden Through Halloween (Popularity: )
http://www.nybg.org/
Three winning pumpkins from regional weigh-offs across the United States, including a new world record holder, are on display through October 31, 2010, at The New York Botanical Garden. Scott Cully, who holds the Guinness World Record for carving the largest pumpkin, will attempt to break his own record starting October 29. The enormous pumpkins each weigh over 1,600 pounds, with the new world record breaker, grown by Chris Stevens ...
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Agricultural Machines,Diesel Engines,Generators,Submersible Pumps,Sprinklers,Turbine Pumps, Pumpsets (Popularity: )
http://www.agroengine.com
Windsor was founded in early 1996 with the desire to make available world class Agricultural Machines that are produced in India. Our target, though difficult, was clearly defined. For any requirement from abroad our target was to achieve the quality, finish and packaging standard of the best brand available in that particular market. We transcripted the product through metallurgy, manufacturing process, treatment etc. to with stand the physical tests necessary ...
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National Pasteurized Eggs Expands Product Offering; Launches Food Industry's First Cage-Free Pasteurized Shell Egg To Protect Millions From Salmonella Poisoning (Popularity: )
http://www.safeeggs.com
Further expanding the nation's options for safe foods, egg safety leader National Pasteurized Eggs (NPE) today announced that it is now producing the industry's first cage-free pasteurized shell egg to serve the foodservice industry and consumers throughout the United States.Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas, is serving the cage-free pasteurized shell eggs that are free from salmonella to its faculty, guests and 28,000 students in its dining halls and ...
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China Agritech, Inc. Approved for Listing on the NASDAQ Global Market (Popularity: )
http://www.chinaagritechinc.com
Asia-FirstCall/ China Agritech, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTEC) ("China Agritech", or the "Company"), a leading national organic fertilizer manufacturer and distributor in China, today announced that it has received approval for listing on the NASDAQ Global Market.The Company's common stock will begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on September 21, 2009 under the symbol "CAGC." Until that time, the Company's shares will continue to trade on the OTC Bulletin ...
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Free Tree Planted With Every DeeAmore Potato Purchase (Popularity: )
http://www.mr-dees.com
One potato, two potato, three potato, four...the more DeeAmore potatoes America eats, the more forests are restored. It's the DeeAmore "Buy One Get One Tree" program, and it's just in time for earth-friendly, budget-friendly holiday gift-giving.Mr. Dee's, a leader in the frozen potato market, just launched its new DeeAmore line of yummy, healthy, all-natural dishes. DeeAmore is so committed to all things natural, it partnered with the National Forest Foundation ...
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India's Cotton Price Support Will Cool U.S., Global Markets (Popularity: )
http://www.aaec.ttu.edu
A recent subsidy increase for India's cotton farmers could drop world cotton prices by as much as 6 percent, according to a report from Texas Tech University's Cotton Economics Research Institute (CERI).U.S. farmers will see their prices slashed by an average 2.48 percent during the next five years, cutting into an industry that CERI Director Darren Hudson said pumps roughly $40 billion into the U.S. economy each year.While U.S. producers ...
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Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Dennis Wolff; Nominates Russell Redding as Agriculture Secretary (Popularity: )
http://www.governor.state.pa.us
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that he will nominate Russell Redding of Adams County as the new Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture secretary following the resignation of Dennis Wolff, which is effective Sept. 12."Denny Wolff has worked hard over the last six and a half years to ensure Pennsylvania's farmers have the resources they need to expand their business and ensure the state's number one industry continues growing," said Governor ...
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Global Harvest Initiative Launches Campaign to Address World's Growing Needs (Popularity: )
http://www.globalharvestinitiative.org
The Global Harvest Initiative announces the launch of a campaign to heighten awareness of the increasing gap between the world's agricultural production capacity and what will be required to meet the needs of a growing population. Based on projections from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, agriculture will need to double output by 2050."The Global Harvest Initiative is mobilizing a diverse group of thought-leaders to focus on ...
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Farmers South of Lake Okeechobee Achieve Further Success in Everglades Restoration (Popularity: )
http://www.floridacrystals.com
In the Everglades restoration effort, farmers south of Lake Okeechobee recorded another year of tremendous success with their eco-friendly farming practices.Employing Best Management Practices (BMPs), farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) achieved 68 percent phosphorus reductions in the water leaving the region, according to the South Florida Water Management District's annual update on Everglades restoration performance. Under the Everglades Forever plan, farmers are tasked with reducing phosphorus levels by ...
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