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Marketwire News - Agriculture

California Winegrape Crop in 2011: 3.34 Million Tons

NOVATO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - The Preliminary California Grape Crush Report released today shows the total crop of winegrapes harvested in 2011 was 3.34 million tons, down 7% from 2010 -- and right on the 5 year average. While the crop was average overall, many key varieties pos...(More)

UFCW Canada Calls for Coroner's Inquest Into Hampstead Tragedy

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - UFCW Canada, the leading advocate for agriculture workers in Canada, has called for a coroner's inquest into the horrific February 6, two-vehicle collision near Hampstead, Ontario that kill...(More)

Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter

MANKATO, MINNESOTA and WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - Ridley Inc. (TSX:RCL) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011. All currency...(More)

John Deere Sets World Record With Combine Constructed From Canned Food

OLATHE, KS--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -  It's a new world record! John Deere's Project "Can Do" created a full-sized combine made entirely from food -- 308,448 cans of food and 11,268 bags of food to be exact. According to Guinness® World Records, that's a new record fo...(More)

Media Advisory: Release of Wine Grape Crush Report Reveals Low Inventories Impacting the Future of California Wine, Experts Explain

NOVATO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -

WHAT:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2011 is a critical barometer for the wine and grape industry, containing prices and tons of wine grap...(More)

Canfor Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2011

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2012) - Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) today reported a net loss attributable to shareholders ("shareholder net loss") of $44.1 million, or $0.31 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to a shareholder net loss of $21.6 million, or $0.15 ...(More)

Internet Auctions Grow in Popularity for Farm and Construction Equipment as Purple Wave Attracts Bidders by the Thousands

MANHATTAN, KS--(Marketwire - February 8, 2012) - Internet auctions are gaining broad acceptance as a way to sell heavy construction and farm equipment, trucks and other major business assets.

That trend was reflected in the 2011 results of More)

New VPG Process Weighing Video Highlights Features and Capabilities of G4 Modular Instrument for Weighing and Force Measurement

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - February 8, 2012) - Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) today announced that its VPG Process Weighing division has unveiled a new video highlighting the features and capabilities of the ...(More)

Purfresh Achieves Fifth Consecutive Year of Record Growth for Its Ocean Transport Technology

BERLIN--(Marketwire - February 8, 2012) - FRUIT LOGISTICA 2011 -- Purfresh, Inc., a market leader of ocean transport and supply chain management technologies that optimize the quality and safety of fresh produce as it moves around the world from the farm to the ...(More)

AgriMarine Exports Pacific Salmon Eggs to China

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 7, 2012) - AgriMarine Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FSH)(OTCQX:AGMHF)(FRANKFURT:A2G) (the "Company" or "AgriMarine"), a leader in floating solid-wall containme...(More)

Verti-Gro Partners With EnviroIngenuity

LAGUNA BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) - EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro® to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California.

Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density...(More)

Migao Corporation to Host Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 7, 2012) - Migao Corporation (TSX:MGO) will be hosting a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2012 third quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2011. Mr. Randall Sm...(More)

Frost & Sullivan Acclaims NETZSCH's Customer-Centric Business Goals That Resulted in Innovative Products and Solutions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) -  Based on its recent analysis of the rotary positive displacement (PD) pump market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes NETZSCH with the 2011 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. Befitting its status as a market le...(More)

NutraCea's RiBran DF Reduces Oil Pickup in Frying by Up to 30% While Maintaining Flavor and Texture

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) -  NutraCea (OTCQB: NTRZ) (PINKSHEETS: NTRZ), a world leader in production and marketing of stabilized rice bran ...(More)

Man Shing Earns $0.10 per Share for the First Six Months of Fiscal 2012

HONG KONG--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) -  Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MSAH) ("Man Shing," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of hi...(More)

Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Favorable Results of Lycopene Study Using Proprietary Technology

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) - Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. (OTCBB: PLPL) Chief Executive Officer, Roger Duffield, today announced the results of using the Plandaí proprietary method for increasing bioavailab...(More)

Hearts Love Almonds: Commemorate Heart Health Month With a Daily Handful

MODESTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) - February is packed with thoughts of Valentine's Day and selecting the perfect gifts. But what better gift is there than a healthy heart? February is also Heart Health Month, a time to show your heart some love through nutritional awareness. Almond B...(More)

MIT Submits Application to AOAC for Certification of Test Methods for E. Coli and Salmonella

SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwire - February 7, 2012) - Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTC) (OTCQB: MMTC) announces the submittal of its applications to the More)

Rio Verde Minerals Reports High Grade Sylvinite of 25.0% KCl over 16.7m at the Sergipe Potash Project

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 7, 2012) - Rio Verde Minerals Development Corp. (TSX:RVD) ("Rio Verde" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the first set of assay results from its first drill hole at the Sergipe Potash Project, l...(More)

Acadian Timber Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 6, 2012) -

All figures in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted

Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Acadian Timber Corp.'s...(More)

Murray Wise Associates Expands Presence in Western States

CHAMPAIGN, IL--(Marketwire - February 6, 2012) - Murray Wise Associates has expanded its capabilities in the Western United States with the addition of Richard Brown, CFA, w...(More)

Purfresh Names Brian Westcott President and CEO

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - February 6, 2012) - Purfresh, Inc., a market leader of ocean transport and supply chain management technologies that optimize the quality and safety of fresh produce as it moves around the world from the farm to the consumer, today announced the appointment of Dr. Bria...(More)

Maple Leaf Enters Joint Venture for Germinating Pot Production Facility-Unit Private Placement-Shares for Past Services-Corporate Secretary Change

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 6, 2012) -

Germinating Pot Production Facility Joint Venture

Maple Leaf Reforestation Inc. ("Maple Leaf") (TSX VENTURE:MPE) is pleased to announce that it has...(More)

Mr. Carlos A. Contreras Appointed President, International Operations BioNitrogen Corp. (BION)

MIAMI, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - Feb. 6, 2012) - BioNitrogen Corp. (BION) (PINKSHEETS:BION), developer of a revolutionary patent-pending technology for converting renewable and abundant biomass waste into high-nitrogen urea and urea fertiliz...(More)

Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. Conference Call Notification

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2012) - Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (TSX:ANS)(TSX:ANS.WT) - Investors and media are invited to participate in Ainsworth's 2011 annual and fourth quarter conference call. Jim Lake, Pres...(More)

Yasheng Group to Exhibit at the World MoneyShow Orlando

REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2012) - Yasheng Group (OTCQB: YHGG) (PINKSHEETS: YHGG) (XETRA: YSFMore)

CFC Sells $800 Million of Collateral Trust Bonds

DULLES, VA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) (NYSE: NRU) (NYSE: NRC)...(More)

Americas Petrogas: Total Depth Reached on Los Toldos II Vaca Muerta Shale Well

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 2, 2012) -

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Americas Petrogas (TSX VENTURE:BOE) ("Americas Petr...(More)

EnSave, Inc. and Ecology and Environment, Inc. Launch Farm Energy Management Service

RICHMOND, VT--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - EnSave, Inc. (EnSave) and Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) (NASDAQ: EEI) are partnering to launch a new service for farmers: the Landscape Agricultural Energy Management Plan (...(More)

BioNitrogen Corp. (BION) Announces Letter of Intent With United Suppliers for Urea Purchase

MIAMI, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - Feb. 2, 2012) - BioNitrogen Corp. (BION) (PINKSHEETS:BION), developer of a revolutionary patent-pending technology for converting renewable biomass waste into high-nitrogen urea, is pleased to announce i...(More)

AmeraMex International Receives Orders Totaling $750,000

CHICO, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - AmeraMex International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMMX), a provider of heavy equipment to logistics companies (stevedoring), infrastructure construction, commercial farming a...(More)

Chartwells School Dining Services Setting Nutrition Trends in 2012

RYE BROOK, NY--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - Local foods and healthful kids' meals are front of mind with Chartwells School Dining Services, which provides dining services for over 550 school districts nationwide. It is also at the forefront of the national dining industry, according to...(More)

New HPEV Technology Could Save Submersible Pump and Electric Motor Industries Millions of Dollars

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - HPEV, Inc. (OTCQB: BIBB) (PINKSHEETS: BIBB) received a Notice of Allowance for its latest patent application: techno...(More)

Weather Underground Launches the Ability to Turn Back Time on Its Interactive Weather Map

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - Weather Underground, the world's first online weather service, announced today the availability of a time component ...(More)

Dole Shows Off Its "Salad'tude" in 2012

MONTEREY, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2012) - Dole (www.dole.com/salads...(More)

Westfield Insurance Expands WesCom Farm Program Into North and South Carolina

WESTFIELD CENTER, OH--(Marketwire - February 1, 2012) - Westfield Insurance, an Ohio-based insurance carrier, has expanded its proprietary WesCom Farm Program into the states of North and South Carolina. These farm and agribusiness accounts will be serviced out of Westfield's Charlotte, N.C. and...(More)

Cathay Forest Common Shares to Be Delisted from TSX Venture Exchange

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2012) - Cathay Forest Products Corp. ("Cathay Forest") (TSX VENTURE:CFZ) announces that its common shares will be de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange effective at the cl...(More)

SFI Announces Request for Proposals for Conservation Partnerships

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2012) - The independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) forest certification program is inviting applications for its...(More)

New Animated Video-OVN: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate(R)

GUELPH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2012) -

Editors Note: There is one photo and one video associated with this press release.

Today OnTrace debuted a new animated video "More)

Celebrate Apple Month with Your Favorite BC Tree Fruit

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2012) - This February, the largest producer of local apples in Western Canada, BC Tree Fruits is inviting Canadians to celebrate apple month by loadin...(More)

Burpee Releases "Good News" on New Hardiness Zone Map

WARMINSTER, PA--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) - With the USDA's recent release of the revised Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the nation's leading home garden company, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., has been besieged by calls from customers asking fo...(More)

Sweet Green Fields Granted First U.S. Patent for Highly Efficient, All Natural Stevia Extraction Process

BELLINGHAM, WA--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) - Sweet Green Fields (SGF), a leading U.S.-based global producer of high purity stevia extracts, today announced it was granted a U.S. patent covering the company's highly efficient method for extracting Rebaudioside-A (RA). SGF's proprietary extra...(More)

Automated Feeders and Celmanax(R) Help Dairy Calves Fight Off Winter Challenges

MASON CITY, IA--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) -  Dairy calves face many environmental and nutritional challenges in winter as they struggle to stay warm. Add a pathogen challe...(More)

CNH Full Year 2011 Revenue Increases 25%; Operating Profit up 65%; EPS $3.82

BURR RIDGE, IL--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) -  CNH Global NV (NYSE: CNH)

  • Full year Net Sales increase 25% to $18.1 billion
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      Shaft Collars From Stafford Manufacturing Simplify Maintenance and Reduce Downtime

      WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) - Stafford Manufacturing Corp. is featuring a combination of products that can simplify maintenance and dramatically reduce d...(More)

      Stevia Corp. Secures $20 Million in Financing

      INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) - Stevia Corp. (OTCBB: STEV) ("Stevia Corp." or the "Company"), a farm management company focused on the economic development of stevia, the fastest growing product in...(More)

      BioNitrogen Corp. (BION) Announces Michael P. McCarthy as Chief Financial Officer

      MIAMI, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - Jan. 31, 2012) - BioNitrogen Corp. (PINKSHEETS:BION), the developer of a revolutionary patent-pending technology for converting renewable biomass waste into high-nitrogen urea fertilizer, is pleased to announ...(More)

      Stollwerck and Baronie Supporting "Farmer Field Schools" Projects

      COLOGNE, GERMANY and VEURNE, BELGIUM and AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - January 31, 2012) - The Dutch-Belgian chocolate manufacturer Baronie and the long-standing German company Stollwerck -- both subsidiaries of Belgium's Sweet Products Group -- are now supporting an extensive traini...(More)

      IMI Global President Leann Saunders Interviewed on Aspen Public Radio News Show Focused on Consumer Demands for Increased Transparency in Food Chain

      CASTLE ROCK, CO--(Marketwire - January 30, 2012) - Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) (OTCBB: INMG), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry under the Where ...(More)

      Monsanto Canada Announces the Winners of Its Genuity(R) Project-Communities Advanced, Supporting Ontario and Quebec Farm Communities

      WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2012) - The Genuity® Project - Communities Advanced, named for and funded by Monsanto's Genuity® brand, has announced the winners in its $25,000 community improvem...(More)