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ADM Announces Controller Appointments (Popularity:  )
Dan Walker has been named Operations Controller. Dan joined ADM in 1987 and has held various positions in Soybean Meal Merchandising and Operations Accounting, most recently serving as the Senior Group Controller for the Oilseed Crushing division. Dan received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Millikin University.
Rob Hlawek has been named Finance Director-Europe. Rob joined ADM in 1990 and has held various positions in Operations and Corporate ...
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Hangzhou Vegetable Exports to Japan Defy Chinese Slump (Popularity: )
At the beginning of this year, Japan's "poison dumpling case" severely impacted China's food exports and particularly hit China's agricultural product exports.
In a research note, the general Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China announced that two batches of dumplings involved in the case were found to have no traces of methylamine phosphorus residue after a rigorous inspection. But according to the results ...
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Bachoco Updates Name on NYSE and EDGAR Database (Popularity: )
Industrias Bachoco S.A. de C.V. ("Bachoco" or "the Company") (NYSE: IBA, BMV: Bachoco B), Mexico's leading producer and processor of poultry products, today announced that by operation of law and an amendment to an Article of one of the Company's by- laws, and as approved at the extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on November 23, 2006, the Company's corporate name has been modified to Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V.
The modification ...
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Pennsylvania Health Department 'Body Shop' to Offer Free Screenings and Kids Activities at Farm Show (Popularity: )
Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today invited all Pennsylvanians to visit the Department of Health's "Body Shop" exhibit at the Farm Show for free health screenings, fun games and activities, and important health information.
"Our Body Shop is a fun place for kids and adults alike to learn new ways to keep their bodies running in peak condition," Dr. Johnson said. "Everyone should stop by for helpful tips on ...
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Health Canada Validates DuPont(TM) BAX(R) System for Detecting E. coli O157:H7 in Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy and Other Foods (Popularity: )
Health Canada, the federal agency that oversees food safety in Canada, has validated protocols for using the BAX(R) system from DuPont Qualicon to detect E. coli O157:H7 in fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, animal feed, environmental samples and dry products. This recent approval supplements prior validation of the BAX(R) system for detecting the pathogen in ground beef and beef trim.
"We are working closely with food companies around the world to ...
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The Mosaic Company to Present at Goldman Sachs Twelfth Annual Agricultural Biotech Forum (Popularity: )
The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Ag Biotech Forum in New York on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Corrine Ricard, Mosaic's Vice President Business Development, will be speaking at 9:40 a.m. EST.
The presentation will be webcast live and via replay through the company's website at Questions can be directed to Mosaic's Investor Relations' department via e-mail to . ...
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Dow Divests its Interest in VAM Plant at Cabo, Brazil (Popularity: )
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) announced today, following a thorough evaluation of various options, that it intends to divest its interest in the vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) manufacturing facility at Cabo (State of Pernambuco), Brazil, to JB Group, located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Close of the transaction is dependent upon regulatory approval and completion of negotiations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“The decision to divest our interests ...
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Food Bank Survey Points to Critical Shortage of Food, Urgency of Farm Bill and Immediate Need for $100 Million in Emergency Federal Funding (Popularity: )
America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network reported the results of a new survey that found 100 percent of food bank respondents have seen an increase in the number of clients served within the past year. The increase is estimated at 15 - 20 percent.
Of those surveyed, 84 percent indicated they are currently unable to adequately meet the increased demand without having to reduce the amount of ...
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Tractor Supply Company to Participate in Morgan Keegan's 2006 Equity Conference (Popularity: )
Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO), the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, today announced its participation in the Morgan Keegan 2006 Equity Conference. Stan Ruta, Senior Vice President - Store Operations and Randy Guiler, Director of Investor Relations will be attending the conference. The Company's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time.
About Tractor Supply Company ...
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PA Agriculture Department Warns Consumers of Tainted Raw Milk Sold by Perry County Dairy (Popularity: )
Consumers who purchased raw milk from the Amos B. King dairy farm in Blain, Perry County, any time after Aug. 21, should discard it immediately due to the risk of campylobacterosis contamination, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today.
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized.
"During routine inspection of the dairy, a preliminary test showed the presence of campylobacter bacteria in some raw milk samples," said ...
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