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Edict® 2SC IVM Herbicide Joins Nufarm

Chuck — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:34:38 +0000

Burr Ridge, IL – Nufarm Americas, Inc. announces the addition of Edict® 2SC IVM Herbicide to its Industrial and Vegetation Management (IVM) portfolio.

Edict, a product of Nichino America, Inc. is a unique, patented PPO inhibitor that provides post-emergent control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds. Edict is used at extremely low use rates (0.7 to 4 oz/acre) and works as an excellent tank mix partner with products like 2,4-D for broadleaf weed control in desirable grasses, as well as glyphosate and other non-selective products for enhanced speed and efficacy in industrial bareground treatments. Because of its unique mode of action, Edict is an excellent resistance management tool for species like kochia, Russian thistle and redroot pigweed.

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Ethanol Issues for 2010

Chuck — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:30:14 +0000

This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features an interview with Renewable Fuels Association Director of Communications Matt Hartwig about the hot-button issues for 2010 when it comes to ethanol and a preview of the upcoming National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, February 15-17.

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RFA Provides Former Vice President with Ethanol Facts

Chuck — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:53:31 +0000

The Renewable Fuels Association wants former Vice President Al Gore to know that he was right the first time about ethanol and other biofuels. RFA CEO Bob Dinneen has written a letter to Gore challenging the chapter about ethanol in his new book “Our Choice.”

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NOVUS Launches Podcast Series

Chuck — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:18 +0000

St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 2009 — Novus International Inc., a global leader in animal health and nutrition announces the launch of a bi-weekly podcast series titled, “What’s New with Novus”. The first podcast was made available November 18, 2009 on iTunes, Zune and www.novusint.com/podcasts for download or streaming.

The topics of “What’s New with Novus” will focus on issues facing the global agriculture community today. These issues include the global food crisis, Stratum Nutrition (Novus’s human division), sustainability and key industry events. Every other podcast will focus on ALIMET® feed supplement, Novus’s leading product. These topics include the benefits in various species and the importance of ALIMET® for animal nutrition.

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EPEC Biofuels Names New Board Chairman

Chuck — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:44:51 +0000

November 12, 2009 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)—EPEC Biofuels Holdings, Inc., a biofuels company focused on ethanol production from sweet sorghum feedstock, announced today the appointment of Steven Vanechanos to its Board of Directors. Vanechanos will also assume the position of the Chairman of the Board, replacing former Chairman Philip Herman who will remain on the Board of Directors and continue as President and CTO of the Company.

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New Company to Finance Biofuels Initiatives

Chuck — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:42:24 +0000

November 10, 2009 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) DPG Investments, LLC (“DPG”) is proud to announce that it has entered into a joint venture with EPEC Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (“EPEC”) to form a platform finance company which will provide project financing for EPEC and select financing initiatives in the biofuels and renewable energy sectors.

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HERO BX Receives $1.6 Million Grant

Chuck — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:28:04 +0000

November 5, 2009 (Erie, PA – AgNewsWire) – HERO BX, the country’s largest producer of biodiesel, has been awarded a $1,640,250 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. HERO BX is matching the award amount with its own funds for a total of $3,280,500. The money will be used to complete the company’s expansion project – increasing their yearly output of low-cost, high quality biodiesel, from 45 million gallons to 55 million gallons.

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Novus Launches Human Nutrition Division

Chuck — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:23:56 +0000

St. Louis, MO (November 2, 2009) – Novus International, Inc. has launched its human nutrition division, Stratum Nutrition. Stratum will leverage the Novus core competencies in nutritional research and innovation. Beginning in 2010, Stratum will focus its efforts on growing a portfolio of specialty and functional ingredients that target Business to Business manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements in North America and Europe.

As a global leader in animal agriculture health and nutrition, Novus International has been playing an active but behind-the-scenes role in human nutrition since inception in 1991. The Novus vision is to help feed the world affordable, wholesome food and achieve a higher quality of life. The company’s competency is in creating science-based nutritional solutions for the daily health and welfare concerns that farmers have for their animals.

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Fall Parasite Control Questions Answered

Chuck — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:08:20 +0000

Dr. Frank Hurtig, director, Merial Veterinary Services, answers a few questions likely on the minds of cow/calf producers as they evaluate their fall parasite control program.

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IVOMEC® Brand Products Continue to Satisfy

Chuck — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:55:27 +0000

DULUTH, Ga. — October 14, 2009 — Regardless of all of the uncertainty in the cattle business, one thing remains true — cattle producers can trust IVOMEC® (ivermectin) Brand Products for parasite control because they are backed by a 100% Product Satisfaction Guarantee. With this guarantee, customers can be confident in using IVOMEC Brand Products for the control of internal and external parasites.

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Ethanol Report on Fairness in Lifecycle Analysis for Fuels

Chuck — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:52:07 +0000

This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association on his comments to the annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists on the issue of international indirect land use change and new reports about the environmental impacts of petroleum.

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AgCareer Spotter Highlights Certified Crop Advisors

Chuck — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:21:23 +0000

NORBORNE, Mo. – AgCareerSpotter is making it easier for employers to find the agronomy professionals they need. The recruiting web site has recently added online search features that highlight Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and allow employers to quickly find CCAs.

“When an employer is in need of a highly qualified agronomy professional, they look for the CCA designation, and the new features on AgCareerSpotter make that easy to do,” said Luther Smith, director of certification for the American Society of Agronomy (ASA).

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Lake Erie Biofuels Announces Name Change

Chuck — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:52:21 +0000

September 8, 2009 (Erie, PA) –Today, Erie, PA based Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC, has announced their new name: HERO BX. “HERO BX stands for high-quality biodiesel and that is what we produce everyday using multiple feedstocks,” said HERO BX CEO, Leonard Kosar. “In the future, we will utilize our proprietary blending technology to determine what the most efficient and cost competitive second and third generation feedstocks are and add them to our feedstock portfolio. We are not only a biodiesel company, we are a fuel technology company.”

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Lake Erie Biofuels Media Alert

Chuck — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:42:06 +0000

ERIE, PA – Leonard Kosar, CEO of Lake Erie Biofuels LLC, will hold a media conference call Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the launch of a new company name which encompasses their key position as a leader in the renewable energy revolution. Kosar will also discuss the company’s financial stability and profitability despite the overall financial instability of the biodiesel industry. In addition, the Company will announce its new technology pathway from its current production of first generation biodiesel, to second generation fuels to third generation biodiesel and synthetic fuels.  

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Leica Partners With Intuicom

Chuck — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:54:14 +0000

Englewood, Colo, September 2 2009 (AgNewsWire) – Farmers with a wide range of precision guidance equipment can now connect to the Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) networks popping up across the country because of a new partnership between Leica Geosystems Ag Solutions and Intuicom®.

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