Read Top Industry > Agriculture Headlines and Articles from http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com en-us http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/08/wood-costs-increased-for-pulpmills-worldwide-in-the-2q-2008-as-reported-by-wri-62227.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT The wood costs, which typically account for almost 50% of the production costs for a pulpmill, often determine a region's or company's competitiveness. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/08/charles-bryan-streaker-sr-honored-bycambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-environmentally-conscious-farming-61116.htm Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Streaker has a long history of farming, he works as a field assistant where he strives to implement integrated pest management, otherwise known as IPM. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/08/tarara-winery-to-host-20year-vertical-library-tasting-at-virginia-wine-showcaseevent-to-be-held-at-dulles-expo-center-in-chantilly-virginia-august-2224-2008-60703.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT Tarara Winery, in celebration of their 20th Anniversary, will host a Library Tasting from a selection of the winery's portfolio. Participants will discover how the fruit of one vineyard differs from year to year and discuss the difference between aged wines versus young wines. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/08/marjorie-r-lear-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-60544.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT She received the Master Farm Homemaker Award from the state of Kansas. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/08/new-biodegradable-products-to-treat-stormwater-runoff-announced-by-washington-state-company-at-stormcon-water-quality-conference-59856.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT Construction contractors, home builders and managers of industrial sites finally have an affordable and completely environmentally responsible resource to meet today's stringent discharge standards thanks to ChitoVan LC, an innovative product launched nationally today by Cascade EcoSolutions. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/helen-i-guynes-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-whoexecutive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-58360.htm Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT With 48 years of professional experience, Ms. Guynes excels in crop development, crop conservation and crop marketing. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/berry-plastics-tapes-and-coatings-division-launchesfibc-bag-refurbishing-programrefurbishing-reduces-container-cost-and-environmental-impact-57407.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Divison's new flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) refurbishing program offers bag owners a turn key solution to reduce their container costs. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/arthur-d-hershey-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-whoexecutive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-57667.htm Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT With more than 26 years of professional experience, Rep. Hershey an authority on agriculture legislation. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/new-book-release-breeds-of-cattle-2nd-edition-is-now-available-the-highly-anticipated-second-edition-of-breeds-of-cattle-by-herman-r-purdy-r-john-dawes-dr-robert-hough-and-don-hutzel-57511.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT This marks the 21st anniversary of the 1987 publication.The association authorized, completely revised, updated, and expanded volume includes 12 additional breeds, bringing the total to 45, all of which are illustrated in full color formal portraits of a mature bull and mature cow of each breed. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/christmas-tree-pests-target-of-new-project-57320.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT A new Penn State research project is helping six Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers keep invasive pests at bay while reducing pesticide use. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/07/good-news-weather-not-a-factor-for-fruitfast-prices-and-supplies-fruit-freezes-but-company-holds-fast-on-pricing--55716.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT The Midwest's recent adverse weather conditions may lead to a 30% drop in the red tart cherry crop this year, but FruitFast, America's exclusive producer of whole-fruit softgel capsules has announced that prices of their tart cherry products will not be affected. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/agriculture-crop-management-and-production-improved-by-satellite-remote-sensing-technology-and-geographic-information-systems-gis-55053.htm Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT Satellite image data have the potential to provide real-time analysis for large areas of attributes of a growing crop that can assist in making timely management decisions that affect the outcome of the current crop http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/savorwisconsincom-adds-powerful-new-search-for-finding-locally-grown-foods-and-farmers-markets-54419.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT SavorWisconsin.com has launched a new, streamlined site that allows users to search by city, zip code and even radius for Wisconsin foods. SavorWisconsin.com features the most complete online directory of Wisconsin's food producers, farmers markets, and local food events. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/tarpstogo-adds-the-new-ez-leaf-hauler-to-its-web-site-54328.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT Consumers interested in lawn care made easy, a new product is being launched on the TarpsToGo web site - the EZ Leaf Hauler. It is a simple product that helps make picking up leaves or grass so easy but at the same time very affordable. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/industry-leading-flexible-intermediate-bulk-container-brands-join-international-plastics-companymarino-technologies-rafypak-atlas-bag-and-walpole-bag-now-underberry-plastics-tapes-and-coatings-division-53590.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT FIBC brands, Marino Technologies, Rafypak, Atlas Bag and Walpole Bag, are now part of Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division. The company's FIBC product tags will now include the Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division logo. Previously these brands were part of Covalence Coated Products. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/1800-number-kicks-off-fifteenth-season-in-support-of-ipm-53427.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT Christmas tree growers, agricultural crop producers, turfgrass managers, fruit growers and homeowners from across the state can find the latest pest and pest management information by dialing the Pennsylvania IPM Program's 1-800 PENN IPM toll-free hotline. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/taze-senn-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-horticulture-52575.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Senn has 55 years of professional experience, the past 20 as president of Senn, Senn and Senn, LLC. He specializes in supplying organic growth stimulants for plants. He is responsible for researching and developing organic plant growth stimulants. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/06/cambridge-whos-who-recognizes-charles-bryan-streaker-for-excellence-in-farming-52038.htm Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Streaker worked in sales for 10 years at Westminster Tractor Supply, which instilled in him a greater understanding of agricultural tools and devices. As the owner of Cedar Lane Farms, he streamlined the 70-acre property from raising cattle to tilling corn and hay. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/05/save-on-farm-machinery-announces-preowned-tractors-and-implements-for-discount-prices-online-51674.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT Save on Farm Machinery offers the ability to purchase tractors and farm machinery online. Save on Farm Machinery, a new site, offers tractors and farm implements that are pre-owned for discount prices that will make any farmer happy. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/05/julie-a-burden-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-lawn-equipment-maintenance-50615.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Burden decided to go into business for herself five years ago. Julie's Chainsaw and Lawn Mower Sharpening is a lawn maintenance company that specializes in sharpening chainsaws and repairing lawn mowers. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/05/susan-rupp-phd-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-49406.htm Sat, 10 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Rupp excels in ecological modeling, integrating theory with empirical studies, conducting research on spatial applications. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/new-green-natural-organic-product-the-best-lady-bug-house-now-availablecreated-and-designed-for-doityourself-rose-vegetable-gardeners-and-farmers-47916.htm Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Design for the Convergent lady beetleScientific name:Hippodamia convergens these little houses are all wood ,cut and small , weather resistance and comes complete with a small stake for placement near the plants you want the Lady-bugs to care-take. Lady-bugs eat the pest that feed on your garden. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/terrence-halfen-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-horticulture-47601.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Halfen, owner of Halfen Garden Center and Hosta Gardens, has an impressive 38-year background in home gardening. During the past 18 years of his career he has developed an expertise in growing hosta plants. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/familyowned-fruit-farm-uses-ipm-46795.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Hollabaugh Brothers, Inc. Fruit Farm and Market in Biglerville, PA has been growing fruit for over five decades using growing methods that are better for the environment and produce a high quality, safe and nutritious product. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/jay-e-barker-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-46232.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Barker has an impressive background in tobacco distribution. With more than 17 years of experience, he excels in overseeing staff and managing sales, distribution and overall business operations. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/connie-copenhaver-named-an-honored-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-46080.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Raised on the expansive grounds of Shooting Star, her family's ranch, Ms. Copenhaver has worked in cattle ranching in a variety of capacities, from horse training to managing, over the course of 30 years. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/04/cambridge-whos-who-recognizes-charles-bryan-streaker-sr-for-excellence-in-agriculture-45801.htm Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Streaker has an impressive 34 year background in agriculture and farming. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/03/cambridge-whos-who-recognizes-steven-a-fennimore-phd-for-excellence-in-weed-management-research-44354.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Fennimore excels in weed management research http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/03/call-for-program-proposals-6th-international-ipm-symposium-43718.htm Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT The Sixth International IPM Symposium, "Transcending Boundaries," will be held March 24-26, 2009 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. Symposium sessions will address IPM across disciplines internationally, in agriculture, the market place, urban settings, greenhouses, and more. http://www.agriculturenewsarticles.com/industry_agriculture_articles/2008/03/ix-sbsa-symposium-south-brazil-of-poultry-brings-together-specialists-in-brazilthe-ninth-edition-of-the-symposium-south-brazil-of-poultry-brings-together-researchers-and-specialists-from-brazil-latin-america-european-union-and-the-united-states-in-brazil-from-01-to-03-of-april-42884.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT Supply and demand of the international market of grain is one of the subjects to be debated during the IX Symposium South Brazil of Poultry farming - IX SBSA - that will be carried out from 01 to 03 of April in Chapecó, SC - Brazil.