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PA Conference Addresses Balance Between Agriculture, Environment (Popularity:  )
http://www.conferences.cas.psu.edu
Pennsylvania's agricultural and environmental leaders will gather this summer to identify opportunities to better protect Pennsylvania's land and waters, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. "Agriculture and the Environment: Achieving Balance" is slated for June 1-3 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey in Harrisburg. The first-time event is hosted by the Department of Agriculture and the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. "Protecting our natural resources and the environment is a top priority ...
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FMC Corporation Executes $1.5 Billion Credit Agreement (Popularity: )
http://www.fmc.com
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5, 2011 -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it has executed a new $1.5 billion unsecured credit agreement with a group of lenders. Loans under the facility can be used for general corporate purposes. The agreement has an option to increase the amount available to $2.25 billion and has a five-year term with the option to extend the maturity for up to an additional two years. The ...
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Financing, Incentives Key to Driving Greater Energy Efficiency in Buildings (Popularity: )
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2011 -- Availability of financing and incentives are among the key elements to driving increased energy efficiency in buildings, according to leaders who attended the North America Energy Efficiency Forum. The forum, co-sponsored by Johnson Controls and the U.S. Energy Association, examined how advanced efficiency technologies, energy policies and consumer education can improve energy security, global competitiveness and accelerate economic growth.U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., told leading ...
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China Green Agriculture, Inc. Announces Full Exercise of Over-Allotment Option (Popularity: )
http://www.cgagri.com
China Green Agriculture, Inc. (NYSE Amex Equities: CGA; "China Green Agriculture" or "the Company"), a leading producer and distributor of humic acid ("HA") based liquid compound fertilizer through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shaanxi TechTeam Jinong Humic Acid Product Co., Ltd., today announced that it closed the sale of an additional 525,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price of $7.15 per share, pursuant to the over-allotment option exercised ...
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U.S. Department of Labor proposes to suspend H-2A rule (Popularity: )
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) today announced the proposed suspension for nine months of a final rule implementing changes to the H-2A program, which allows U.S. agricultural businesses to employ foreign workers in temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs. The department's proposed action is open for public comment for 10 days."Because many stakeholders have raised concerns about the H-2A regulations, this proposed suspension is the prudent ...
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Farmers and Ranchers Coalition Formed in Support of the Employee Free Choice Act and the Middle Class (Popularity: )
http://farmersandranchersforemployeefreechoice.org
Today, a new rural coalition announced its support of the Employee Free Choice Act as an important step towards rebuilding the middle class: Farmers & Ranchers for Employee Free Choice. The coalition represents more than 125,000 individuals in 30 states and includes the League of Rural Voters, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, the National Family Farm Coalition, and other organizations with a stake in the future of rural ...
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PA Governor Rendell Says First Industries Fund Continues Investment in Agriculture, Tourism (Popularity: )
http://www.newpa.com
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that projects involving the state's two largest industries - agriculture and tourism - will benefit from nearly $3.8 million in new investments from the state. The money awarded today comes from the state's First Industries Fund (FIF), and will help projects in 16 counties, including the expansion of a poultry farm. "The agriculture and tourism industries are playing a vital role as we ...
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International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare May 28-30 at K-State (Popularity: )
http://www.isbcw.beefcattleinstitute.org
Animal welfare is one of the fastest growing concerns among consumers throughout the country, according to Dr. Dan Thomson, a Kansas State University veterinarian and expert on the impact of beef cattle production practices on cattle well-being and health. The Beef Cattle Institute at K-State will conduct an International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare, May 28-30, on the K-State campus. "The symposium is designed to provide a venue in which ...
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Scientists find genes involved in the battle between Hessian flies and wheat (Popularity: )
http://news.uns.purdue.edu
Wheat has ways to battle the tiny, red wormlike insects that nibble on the plant's leaves and can destroy crops worldwide, but the Hessian fly larvae that survive eventually evolve methods to overcome plant defenses. Purdue University and USDA-Agriculture Research Service scientists trying to thwart the insect have identified Hessian fly genes that nullify toxins that wheat produces to protect itself from the munching larvae. The researchers report their findings ...
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US Farms, Inc. Hires VP Sales and Marketing for Retail Market (Popularity: )
http://www.usfarmsaloeverajuice.com
US Farms, Inc. (Pink Sheets: USFM), a diversified Farming, Nursery and Wellness company is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Brandstetter to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for all retail sales.Mr. Brandstetter has a significant background in retail sales and marketing and recently served as the Director of Marketing and Sales for Orchid Hill Wines where he successfully expanded market share through innovative team ...
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