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Press Release Apr 15, 2016

Danforth Center Dedicates New Wing in Honor of William H. Danforth

Expansion to accelerate outcomes and impact of plant science research and innovation. Read More

Press Release Apr 14, 2016

The Ground-Breaking Cloudponics In-Home Cannabis Grow System Kicks Off Its Public Awareness Campaign With a Landmark Sale

The company's self-contained, fully-automated GroBox reflects the public's changing perceptions about cannabis, and its growing demand for legal marijuana. Read More

Press Release Apr 14, 2016

First Wine Business Case Research Journal Unveiled for Global Wine Industry

New Research Vehicle "Closes Information Gap" for Economic, Social, and Management Issues in International Wine Commerce -- The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University (SSU) today announced the launch of the Wine Business Case Research Journal, the first academic case journal dedicated to international wine business issues. Read More

Press Release Apr 12, 2016

Urban Farming 2.0: California Startup Lets Property Owners Cash in on Garden Space

Press Release Apr 12, 2016

NABAS Group Inc. Opens U.S. Manufacturing Center in Charleston, S.C. for Chemical-Free Water Purification Technology

NABAS Group Inc. Opens U.S. Manufacturing Center in Charleston, S.C.; NebuClear named exclusive U.S. distributor for chemical-free water purification technology. Able to clean and sterilize water across several industries, NebuClear will showcase the NABAS machines in the USA pavilion at the Hannover Messe trade fair in Germany, April 25-29. Read More

Press Release Apr 8, 2016

Agricola Global to Soon Launch a New Online Business Platform!

A new online platform Agricola Global, for buying and selling wholesale agriculture products and machinery is soon going to be launched, which is going to provide a wide scope of business enhancement to those dealing with export of Agro-products! Read More

Press Release Apr 6, 2016

Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc. Announces Appointment of New CEO

Ken Wasnock Named Chief Executive Officer Read More

Press Release Apr 5, 2016

Worldwide Agricultural Drones Market Worth $3.69 Billion by 2022

Orbis Research announces that it has released a new market research report on Agricultural Drones to its database. Read More

Press Release Apr 4, 2016

Danforth Center Expands With New Principal Investigators

Press Release Apr 4, 2016

Ushio America Introduces New Ceramic Metal Halide Technology to Its HiLUX GRO Lamp Series

Press Release Apr 4, 2016

Tractors & Brews Master's of Taste Salute Roots, Vines & Grains Jeff Myers Art Exhibit Music by Biscuits 'N' Honey

Our annual Tractors & Brews fundraising event is on June 16th, from 6pm to 9pm. The food and beverage tasting attracts more than 400 guests who experience a new art exhibit and artifacts that tell the California Ag Story. This event is an opportunity for the community, members, and donors to mingle with friends, acknowledge regional efforts, and showcase new exhibits in an arena of fine foods, brews, and wines, and enjoy our signature drink. Read More

Press Release Apr 1, 2016

Highline Mushrooms Announces Acquisition by Leading Global Produce Company

Acquisition will strengthen operations in Leamington, Kingsville and Wellington, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec Read More

Press Release Mar 28, 2016

Danforth Center Names 2016 William H. Danforth Plant Science Fellow

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced that Alexandra Asaro, a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis has been named the 2016 William H. Danforth Plant Science Fellow. Read More

Press Release Mar 25, 2016

Gyarko Farms Has Launched Its New Corporate Website

Gyarko Farms is a Ghana based cashew export company. They have also started their corporate website http://www.gyarkofarms.com/. Read More

Press Release Mar 24, 2016

Costco Stocks New Game-Changing WeatherPort Greenhouse

The WeatherPort Plug & Play Greenhouse, Now Available at Costco, Can Be Setup In 3 Hours And Lasts For Years. Read More

Press Release Mar 16, 2016

Flax Crop Market Boosted by Benefits of Flax Seed and the Total Market Will Thus Generate Higher Revenue During the Forecast Period.

Demand for flax crop is increasing year on year, owing to the demand for seeds and fiber that are used in industries such as food, medical and textile. Their usage in flax oils, pet foods and omega-enriched food products is also increasing year on year. Read More

Press Release Mar 14, 2016

Scientists Using Crowdfunding to Sequence the Genome of Joshua Tree

Modern genetic tools could save an ancient icon of the Mojave Read More

Press Release Mar 9, 2016

DownrightNatural Announces the Availability of Organic Eggplant Seed

Today, DownrightNatural announced the immediate availability of all varieties of Organic Eggplant Seed, enabling home growers, co-ops, and small farmers to immediately start their growing season with an all-natural, 100% organic alternative to the unknown origin of commercially available Eggplants in their local supermarkets. Read More

Press Release Mar 8, 2016

Who's Investing in Australian Agriculture?

According to Barnaby Joyce - not enough Australian's! However, stealing a few lines from Banjo Patterson our research indicates "there's movement in the sector and the word is getting round" with several Australian funds and high profile Australian's investing (or looking to invest) in agriculture right now. Read More

Press Release Feb 25, 2016

Western States Enters Brazil Sugar Market

The Western States Machine Company, a leading manufacturer of centrifugals for the sugar industry, announced they have acquired a controlling share of BIG Tecnologia and Colmena, leading manufacturers supporting the Brazilian sugar industry. Read More

Press Release Feb 24, 2016

Global Biocontrol Agents Market Is Estimated to Reach $2,871.6m by 2020

The global biocontrol agents market has been analyzed with respect to different parameters such as demand, supply, end-users and providers of BCAs. Read More

Press Release Feb 24, 2016

CLAAS India Celebrates 25 Glorious Years of Harvesting Excellence

Driving 'Make In India' growth story with world-class manufacturing facilities in India Read More

Press Release Feb 24, 2016

The Event of the Year - Mobile World Congress 2016 Hosting "Agricolus" in Barcelona

TeamDev was chosen as one of the 3 cases of success in Europe thanks to the Agricolus Suite for precision farming. Read More

Press Release Feb 22, 2016

Robot Farmer Starts Trials in Peak District, UK

The IBEX project today announced the start of fully autonomous trials of their extreme mobility agricultural robot, which will drive itself around steep grassland dairy and sheep farms identifying and destroying weeds. Co-funded by the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, IBEX robots aim to be precise, like human sprayers. They reduce fuel costs and labour usage for farmers while massively reducing the environmental impact caused by bulk herbicide spraying. www.ibexautomation.co.uk Read More

Press Release Feb 16, 2016

Trans-Pacific Partnership TPP Historic Chance to Exit Food Waste

Expected growth in trade of fruits and vegetables between TPP members gives sustainable business opportunities for growers and marketers and lets consumers enjoy fresh produce safer, cleaner and environmental friendlier than ever before. Read More

Press Release Feb 11, 2016

Fertilizers Market in Thailand

The growing population in Thailand is leading to a high demand for food. The consumers are expanding their diets, and these dietary changes are manifested in the form of increased demand for grain-intensive animal protein and dairy products. Read More

Press Release Feb 10, 2016

11th Hour Project Launches Regenerative Agriculture Foundation

The 11th Hour Project is excited to announce the launch of the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation (RAF) whose mission is to support farmers and ranchers, the managers of the vast majority of the nation's land surface, through research, education and advocacy. Read More

Press Release Feb 9, 2016

New Rose-Scented Cascading Begonia Is Exclusive to Woolmans for 2016

A remarkable new cascading begonia, with a delightful, rose-like scent is being launched exclusively by mail order and online ornamental plant supplier Woolmans. Read More

Press Release Feb 5, 2016

New Organic Fruits & Vegetable Club, Gainesville, FL

Gainesville Organics is a 100% USDA Organic Fruits & Veggie Club that offers a medium and large box of assorted seasonal fruits and vegetables available weekly for pick up or HOME DELIVERY. Read More

Press Release Feb 3, 2016

Scientists Discover How Plants Tailor Growth to the Seasons

"Molecular memory" of light exposure helps plants to remember daylight during winter nights Read More

Press Release Jan 28, 2016

Viafield Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Press Release Jan 20, 2016

The Irrigation Shop, a Gardener's Best Friend Right Here

The Irrigation Shop provides a huge range of irrigation stuff for back yard or back paddock, a sprinkler system, golf course, The Irrigation Shop will help, from the planning right through to installation Read More

Press Release Jan 18, 2016

Forecast: Price of Glyphosate to Remain Low in China

China's glyphosate market will still be in the doldrums in 2016 due to the overcapacity in the industry and the spread of negative news on glyphosate. The market price is predicted to be low and even reach the bottom, according to analysts CCM. Read More

Press Release Jan 13, 2016

The Danforth Center Collaborates With the University of Illinois to Develop More Efficient Crops

Research will focus on enhancing nitrogen use efficiency. Read More

Press Release Jan 5, 2016

Douglas Buckner to Retire as President and CEO of Western States; Robert Sinnard Named as Successor

Sinnard to assume President's Role on January 1, 2016; Buckner will assist with international market development and continue as a member of the board of directors. Read More

Press Release Jan 5, 2016

Biological Pesticides to Surpass 7 Percent in Consumption Growth Rate by 2022

CCM believes that the growth rate of biological pesticides' consumption is expected to surpass 7% by 2022 in the global plant protection. It is mainly attributed to two factors: chemical pesticides are facing stricter regulations and supervision because of its bad effect on the environment; and pollution-free agricultural products are becoming more and more popular in consumers. Read More

Press Release Dec 15, 2015

Harris Seeds Publishes the 2015-2016 Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers' Catalog

Harris Seeds announces the publication of the 2015-2016 Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers' Catalog, featuring hundreds of high-quality vegetable seed and cut flower seed varieties including 50 new introductions. Read More

Press Release Dec 15, 2015

Strategic Partnership Attracts Plant Genomics Expert to Region

Joint hiring initiative between Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and University of Missouri to strengthen regional plant science and education Read More

Press Release Dec 14, 2015

Freska Produce Announces Purchase

Freska Mangos enters California Avocado business with purchase of Harvest Time Produce. Read More

Press Release Dec 14, 2015

Soil Preparation and Cultivation Machine Markets in Europe to 2019

AcuteMarketReports.com has announced the addition of "Soil Preparation and Cultivation Machine Markets in Europe to 2019 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts "Market Research Report to their Database. Read More

Press Release Dec 3, 2015

Gendore Tractors & Machinery : Trusted Farm Machinery Experts in Australia

Gendore Tractors and Machinery Pty Ltd has been a leading agricultural machinery dealer for more than 50 years. Gendore is an Authorized dealer for New Holland Agriculture as well as other leading brands such as Alpego, Taege, Giltrap, Hustler, Mchale, Taarup, Kverneland and many more Read More

Press Release Nov 30, 2015

China Agricultural Equipment Market, Sales Volume Forecast & Opportunity

Renub Research has announced the addition of the "http://www.renub.com/china-agricultural-equipment-market-sales-volume-forecast-and-opportunity-470-p.php" report to its offering Read More

Press Release Nov 19, 2015

Vegan Champion Fighter Debuts Book on Agriculture and Globalism in NYC

Vegan champion fighter and political organizer Omowale Adewale released his first literary offering on Thursday November 19th, "An Introduction to Veganism and Agricultural Globalism". The print and ebook versions are available on Amazon. A book signing and discussion will be held at the critically-acclaimed VSPOT Organic, a Latin vegan restaurant on 12 St. Marks Place in New York City. Read More

Press Release Nov 16, 2015

Pegasus Agriculture Group Tee Up for Singapore's Swingers

Press Release Nov 13, 2015

PEER Bearing Achieves USA and European Patent for Cutting Edge Agricultural Bearing Solution

PEER Bearing, a leading manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, announced today that it has received U.S. patent 9,157,475 and EU patent 2,452,090 both entitled "Self-Aligning Maintenance Free Bearing Unit for Agricultural Applications" dated October 13, 2015. Read More

Press Release Nov 12, 2015

Why China Is Considering a Second DDGS Anti-Dumping Probe

US DDGS exporters should brace themselves for another fight, because there are many reasons why China is likely to launch a second anti-dumping investigation into American grain, according to CCM. Read More

Press Release Nov 11, 2015

NewLeaf Symbiotics Receives Key US Production Patent

Invention allows cost efficient large-scale product fermentation Read More

Press Release Nov 10, 2015

Hilltop Christmas Trees Uses Ecommerce Technology to Deliver Trees

Hilltop Christmas Trees has made smart use of technology to allow people to order Christmas trees online and have them delivered in perfect condition to their home. Read More

Press Release Nov 9, 2015

Hilltop Christmas Tree Home Delivery Takes the Stress Out of Christmas

Hilltop Christmas Trees has launched a new service enabling people across the US and Canada to receive fresh Christmas trees delivered straight to their homes. Read More

Press Release Nov 5, 2015

Cyma Orchids Donates 5 Inch Orchids to Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's November 2015 Christmas Boutique

Cyma Orchids donates 5 inch Phalaenopsis orchids to the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their November 2015 Christmas Boutique, to help raise money for building a new hospital. Read More

Press Release Nov 2, 2015

Korean Ingredients Have Taken the US by Storm at the CIA Culinary School

If you're looking for the next great food trend, look no further than the "Land of the Morning Calm." The ancient traditions of Korea will soon be taking center stage among the Asian regional cuisines that have taken the US by storm. Read More

Press Release Oct 7, 2015

Increasing Awareness on Animal Nutrition and Diseases Among Livestock Keepers, Farmers and Pet Owners to Drive Indonesia Animal Health Market: Ken Research

The report covers market size of animal health market, segmentation by animal feed additives, pharmaceuticals, vaccines and on the basis of species along with competitive landscape and profile of major players operating in animal health market in Indonesia Read More

Press Release Oct 6, 2015

Silicon Valley Angels Group Attending AgTech Investing Conference

Silicon Valley Angels Group, among many other AgTech experts, will present at AGROWN LLC's AgTech Investing Conference to discuss the future of controlled environment agriculture and food production. Read More

Press Release Oct 1, 2015

Watch "The Martian" and Come Learn About Controlled Environment Agriculture - the Future for Growing Food

"The Martian" film features futuristic technologies for growing food on Mars, but they're just controlled environment agriculture and they exist on Earth today. Learn more about the CEA industry at AGROWN's AgTech Investing Conference. Read More

Press Release Sep 30, 2015

Increasing Profits for Low-Cost Biogas Producers

New profitable upgrading plant converts biogas made from poo and waste into high quality natural gas that can be used in homes and business across Europe. Read More

Press Release Sep 23, 2015

Top Global Water Scientist to Speak at AGROWN AgTech Investing Conference

NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti will speak about water availability at AGROWN LLC's AgTech Investor Conference at Ohio State's Ohio Agriculture Research & Development Center in Wooster, Ohio. Read More

Press Release Sep 21, 2015

Biosprint Gets EFSA Authorization for Minor Ruminant Species for Meat and Milk Production

The active dry yeast for animal nutrition Biosprint produced by Prosol S.p.A. has been approved by EFSA to use in the diet of dairy buffaloes, dairy sheep and dairy goats, and for buffaloes and goats for fattening. Read More

Press Release Sep 21, 2015

Thomas Gauthier Joins Cultura Technologies, LLC

Thomas Gauthier has accepted the position of Enterprise Group Director, Cultura Technologies, LLC. Gauthier leads the further development and execution of a growing set of services and capabilities to help agri-food organizations meet the challenge to feed the world. Read More

Press Release Sep 16, 2015

Agriculture and Power Grid Inspection Are Among the Fastest Growing UAV Applications From Now to 2020

The global commercial UAV market revenues will grow at a 32.5% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, mainly attributing to the rapid adoption of the UAVs in various commercial applications. Among these application sectors, agriculture & forestry, mapping & GIS, power grid inspection, and oil & gas inspection are the fastest growing UAV applications in the next five years. Read More

Press Release Sep 16, 2015

AGROWN Sets Direction for US Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth

Attendees from the US, Holland, Canada, UK and Italy exchanged information, ideas and plans related to the need to grow the controlled environment agriculture industry in North America by creating industry-based commercial research and knowledge transfer center- the first of its kind in the US. Read More