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. View Full Release
IVOMEC® Brand Products Continue to Satisfy
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 …
Ethanol Report on Fairness in Lifecycle Analysis for Fuels
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. Full Release
AgCareer Spotter Highlights Certified Crop Advisors
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 …
Lake Erie Biofuels Announces Name Change
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 …
Lake Erie Biofuels Media Alert
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 …
Leica Partners With Intuicom
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®. Full Release
Corn Growers Voice Concerns About Indirect Land Use Change
This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) “Land Use and Carbon Impacts of Corn-based Ethanol Conference” held August 25-26 in St. Louis. Comments come from National Corn Growers Association Director of Biofuels & Business Development Jamey Cline, NCGA CEO Rick Tolman, North Dakota grower Bart Schott, and Geoff Cooper with the Renewable …
Nufarm Kindle Contest
If you’re an ag journalist attending the IFAJ Congress or Ag Media Summit then Nufarm has a contest running to win a free Kindle. Tweet us @NufarmUS. Just use Twitter to tell us why you deserve to win a new Kindle, in 140 characters or less. Tweet as many times as you like between now and the end of InfoExpo …
PSA and Novus International Recognize Poultry Scientists
St. Louis, Missouri, July 30, 2009 – Amid more than 450 presentations, group discussion panels and posters presented by universities and private companies at the Poultry Science Associations (PSA) 98th annual meeting, time was taken to award two scientists for their outstanding work in the poultry science industry. PSA and Novus International recognized Dr. Adam Davis for his many contributions …
New “BioTrucker” Stop Offers Savings on Biodiesel
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) welcomed the Gas City station in Romeoville, Illinois as the latest addition to the BioTrucker network. BioTrucker is a program that encourages truck stops to sell environmentally friendly, domestically produced biodiesel blends. Biodiesel is an alternative to diesel fuel. It’s made from diverse renewable resources, such as recycled cooking oil and …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Coverage Available On-Line
Tifton, GA (AgNewsWire) Information from one of the nation’s largest peanut grower conferences is available on-line at: spgc.wordpress.com. All the proceedings with pictures, audio interviews and more from the 11th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 12-14 in Panama City Beach, Fla., can be found on the site. The conference coverage is sponsored by Trimble Agriculture/Ag Technologies, LLC. Over 500 …
New Ethanol Marketing Efforts
This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features an interview with Renewable Fuels Association Director of Market Development Robert White about some new tactics they are using to promote ethanol and answer questions about its use. White talks in particular about one upcoming event that will target thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts, RFA’s new website “Choose Ethanol,” and using social media tools …
Leica Geosystems Offers QuickSteer Motor for Mojo Consoles
Englewood, CO – July 9, 2009, AgNewsWire—Farmers who want to add auto-steer functionality to their older tractors have a new retrofit option with Leica Geosystems’ release of the QuickSteer motor. The QuickSteer motor can be added to a wide range of agricultural vehicles that do not have factory-installed steering kits, thereby allowing the use of an auto-steer system. Full Release
National Renewable Energy Radio Show Launches From Miami
Miami, FL (July 8, 2009 – AgNewsWire) – Pure Energy, the first national radio show dedicated to the business of renewable energy, is launching from the Miami studios of 880 The Biz (WZAB) on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EDT. Pure Energy is hosted by noted energy expert Sean O’Hanlon, Executive Director of the American Biofuels Council (ABC). …