PRWeb: Industry Agriculture http://prweb.com Latest news releases for Industry Agriculture from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Osiris Corporation Appoints Rebecca Barton as Director of Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937294.htm Petter M. Etholm, President and CEO of Osiris Corporation (OSRS), appointed Rebecca Barton as Director of Marketing to help build brand awareness for products of operating companies. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937294.htm Solar-Powered Cars Drive Learners to Leaders™ Students One Step Closer to College http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945834.htm Students Race Solar-Energy Cars Built as Part of ISU's Science Bound Program During Ceremony Celebrating Advancement to High School (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945834.htm Upcoming Jatropha "Food vs. Fuel" Webcast to Address Investor Concerns http://www.prweb.com/releases/jatropha-webcast/jatrophaworld2008/prweb946484.htm As a precursor to the second JatrophaWorld 2008 conference scheduled June 9-11, 2008 in Miami, Florida, U.S., a free webcast will be held May 22nd to address hard-hitting questions by Jatropha investors. Two of the expert panelists scheduled to speak at the conference, Russell Teall and Dr. Charles Fishel, will be conducting the webcast. Topics of discussion will include Jatropha's yield and advantages over other energy crops, its sustainability and use as a biofuel, current risks and barriers to Jatropha investments and the "food vs. fuel" debate. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/jatropha-webcast/jatrophaworld2008/prweb946484.htm House Committee on Small Business: Rising Food Prices Hit Small Firms Hard http://www.prweb.com/releases/rising_food_prices/small_business/prweb947584.htm Congress hears from farmers, entrepreneurs and ethanol producers (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/rising_food_prices/small_business/prweb947584.htm Food Safety Assured with SISTEM™ Training http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940924.htm Food Industry Leaders are Turning to SISTEM for Food Safety Training Compliance (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940924.htm Great Plains Manufacturing Selects BuyDesign® Guided Selling and Configuration Software from TDCI http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941224.htm Great Plains Manufacturing Will Use BuyDesign to Streamline Quoting and Ordering of Agricultural and Landscaping Implements for Network of Over 2000 Dealers (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941224.htm eTrux - Web-Based Trucking Software You Can Access Anywhere Anytime http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936204.htm eTrux Web Based Trucking Software is available directly from the internet so no download, installation or setup is required. The software helps small and medium-sized trucking companies track their trips, loads, equipment, reminders, and contacts online. eTrux is linked to PC*Miler and Google Maps, and can be customized to suit your needs. Watch an introductory video and test drive the software at etrux.com. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936204.htm California Wine Tour Planning Made Easy Through California Winery Advisor.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/California_Winery/Wine_Tours/prweb928074.htm California Winery Advisor (www.CaliforniaWineryAdvisor.com) is a new online resource with hundreds of wineries extensively profiled showcasing a powerful search engine to create the perfect California wine tour. Wineries are cataloged by amenities, ambiances, tasting fees, wine types and even by wineries with “Green” Technologies or being kid and dog friendly. Users can add their own winery reviews and rate their tasting experience. California Winery Advisor.com is the most comprehensive winery guide on the Internet. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/California_Winery/Wine_Tours/prweb928074.htm Aura Cacia Trip Blog Offers Education and Prizes http://www.prweb.com/releases/Essential_Oils/Aromatherapy/prweb936814.htm Aromatherapy Experts Explore Production of Exotic Rose Essential Oil (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Essential_Oils/Aromatherapy/prweb936814.htm Thomas Equipment Names Sciocco as Regional Business Manager, Italy, for Thomas Skid Steer Loaders http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936914.htm Tarcisio Sciocco joined Thomas Equipment as Regional Business Manager for Italy, where he plans to build the Thomas http://www.thomasloaders.com [skid steer] business in construction, mining, agriculture and other industries, announced Gilbert Bedard, Vice President of Global Sales. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936914.htm USHorse.biz Announces Nationwide Ambassador Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922154.htm USHorse.biz is looking for an ambassador in every state to report on local equestrian news. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922154.htm Cyclone Nargis Images: High-resolution IKONOS Satellite Images Assess Burma Damage http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb933004.htm As aid workers from around the globe rush to send food, water, and medical care to the storm-ravaged Irrawaddy Delta region and the City of Rangoon in Burma, GeoEye's IKONOS Satellite tracks the extent of Cyclone Nargis damage. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb933004.htm Compass Seafood Processor / Aquarius Seafood of Hull Offers its Entire Contents at Auction on 19th June 2008 - Used Food Machinery Following Plant Closure http://www.prweb.com/releases/frozen/auction/prweb933574.htm Pro Auction of Bath announces an auction of the entire contents of Compass Seafood Processor / Aquarius Seafood processing plant in Hull, on 19th June 2008 with a viewing on 17th & 18th JuneThe event offers the food processing industry an unrivalled opportunity to purchase the contents of this first class frozen food operation at a fraction of new replacement cost. Items for sale include defrosting & thawing lines, automated pallet system, blanching, cooking, steaming, spray glazing, IQf nitrogen freezing multihead weighers & bagging plant and machinery, gas boilers, laboratory and office equipment etc. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/frozen/auction/prweb933574.htm National Sustainable Agriculture Standard - Two Weeks Remaining to Submit Applications for Standards Committee - Deadline: May 23, 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932784.htm Two weeks remain to submit applications to participate on the Standards Committee that will work toward development of an American National Standard for sustainable agriculture. Stakeholders interested in working on specific advisory subcommittees are also encouraged to apply during this period. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932784.htm Field-Variable-Focus Infrared Thermometry System Identifies Exact Target Area Being Measured http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932804.htm The invention of the field-variable-focus infrared thermometry system (U. S. Patent No. 7,355,178) by Everest Interscience has solved the problem of identifying the exact target area being measured. This new optical system is capable of both varying the focus of the infrared temperature sensor and identifying the exact target area where a surface temperature measurement is being taken. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932804.htm Exosect Appoints David Sherwood as Formulations Manager http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928614.htm Intelligent pest control company further expands research and development team. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928614.htm Plantskydd™ Rabbit & Small Critter Repellent is Now Available in New, Easy-To-Use, 3 lb and 7 lb ShakerPaks http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plant_Care_Products/ShakerPaks/prweb890534.htm Plantskydd™ Rabbit & Small Critter Repellent is now available from Tree World Plant Care Products, in new, easy-to-use 3 lb and 7 lb ShakerPaks, to protect lawns, ornamentals, shrubs and trees from small animal browse damage. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plant_Care_Products/ShakerPaks/prweb890534.htm New Pond Product Naturally Controls Phosphates Without Chemicals http://www.prweb.com/releases/pond-supplies/phosphate-control/prweb925464.htm Pond Keeper Phosphate Binder Plus is a new product for 2008 that controls phosphates in ponds without chemicals and naturally replaces the need for aluminum sulfate. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/pond-supplies/phosphate-control/prweb925464.htm Livestock Equipment Funding Extended to 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923884.htm Alberta beef producers who want to take advantage of the livestock equipment funding initiative provided through the Verified Beef Production (VBP) program now have until March 31, 2009. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923884.htm Alchemy Systems Helps Companies Achieve New and Emerging Food Safety Standard, Safe Quality Food (SQF) http://www.prweb.com/releases/sistem/foodsafety/prweb922144.htm SISTEM training platform secures successful food safety plans and audits for new and emerging standards including Safe Quality Food (SQF), British Retail Consortium (BRC), and other Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (PRWeb May 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/sistem/foodsafety/prweb922144.htm ASD Inc. Awarded Colorado Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919614.htm Celebrating 19 years of operation, ASD’s array of innovative field portable, at-line, and on-line measurement solutions are in use in more than 60 countries, on every continent, in universities, government, public, and private industry. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919614.htm TeraVista Systems™ Announces Sponsorship of California Climate Action Registry's 6th Annual Conference May 14-16 in San Diego http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb918754.htm TeraVista Systems, an environmental technology solutions company, with focus on carbon credit logistics automation and verification management, announces they will be a sponsor of the California Climate Action Registry's (CCAR) 6th annual conference May 14-16 in San Diego, California. The annual conference, titled "Navigating the Carbon World", is the premier educational and informative conference providing insight for shaping companies climate strategy in this new era of carbon management. The two day event provides an insightful look into climate programs across the globe and focuses on helping organizations successfully navigate a carbon-friendly course into the future. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb918754.htm Giant Cousin of the Carrot Plagues Backyard Gardeners with Blisters and Burns http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909544.htm Well-known garden plants such as carrots, parsnip and dill have cousins with some nasty characteristics. Two stellar examples are giant and common hogweed. Introduced in the U.S. a century ago as showy ornamentals, they can pack a painful punch. Both produce a watery sap that can cause a gardener's skin to blister and burn when exposed to sunlight. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909544.htm Plantskydd™ Rabbit & Small Critter Repellent is Now available in a NEW 20 lb size bag, with 'Easy-Carry' handles http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plant_Care_Products/bulk/prweb890544.htm Plantskydd™ Rabbit & Small Critter Repellent is now available from Tree World Plant Care Products, in a NEW 20 lb bag, with 'easy-carry' handles -- to protect lawns, ornamentals, shrubs and trees from small animal browse damage. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plant_Care_Products/bulk/prweb890544.htm New Organic Coffees and Market Data Announced at Union Square Cafe in NYC May 13 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913104.htm Organic coffees will be sampled and organic coffee market data announced at New York City's popular Union Square Cafe Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at an event hosted by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a project of the Organic Trade Association. Participants in the Collaboration are Dallis Coffee, Elan Organic Coffees, Equal Exchange, Fresh Harvest Products, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913104.htm EquipmentTraderOnline.com Sets New Traffic Record http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912904.htm EquipmentTraderOnline.com's new website is setting records for internet traffic. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912904.htm An Exploration of Finger Lakes Rieslings at the Astor Center on May 8th http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913224.htm The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance is hosting its annual media and trade Riesling tasting event on Thursday, May 8th at the Astor Center in New York City from 11:00AM - 2:30PM. Join Joshua Greene, editor of Wine & Spirits magazine, from 11:00AM - 12:15PM as he leads a guided tasting of ten Finger Lakes Rieslings from the 2006 vintage with a discussion on the effects of slate, snow, and deep-water lakes have on these wines (PRWeb May 4, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913224.htm Thomas Equipment CEO Petter Etholm on TV: Thomas Skid Steer Loaders Expand Globally, Focus Locally http://www.prweb.com/releases/skid-steer/loader/prweb910774.htm Petter M. Etholm, President & CEO of Thomas Equipment, appearing on TV's Business Buzz, said Thomas is expanding its skid steer loader business globally and focusing locally. He said Thomas is building its sales team and Dealer network and maintaining top product quality and customer service. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/skid-steer/loader/prweb910774.htm Shepherd Express to Distribute 2008 Wisconsin State Fair Guides http://www.prweb.com/releases/expressmilwaukee/wistatefair/prweb910784.htm This comprehensive guide book will be published and inserted in the July 17th and July 24th issues of the Shepherd Express, and a limited supply will be available at the Information Centers at the State Fair. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/expressmilwaukee/wistatefair/prweb910784.htm Ministry of Defence to Host Vessel Monitoring Systems Academy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907074.htm New Centres provide skills development for Monitoring Control and Surveillance personnel (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907074.htm Changing Renewable Fuels Standard Not the Fix to Food Prices http://www.prweb.com/releases/Renewable_Fuels_Standard/Corn-Based_Ethanol/prweb911244.htm The following is a statement by Toni Nuernberg, executive director of the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Renewable_Fuels_Standard/Corn-Based_Ethanol/prweb911244.htm Chilean Salmon Farm Enhances Security with ioimage Intelligent Video Edge Devices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903334.htm ioimage video analytics reduce theft by 75 percent and manpower costs by 30 percent. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903334.htm System Redesign Springs Nature Hills Nursery Forward http://www.prweb.com/releases/gardening/nursery/prweb902024.htm A new e-commerce site, gardening community and fulfillment system powers Nature Hills Nursery as it aims to expand plants, gardening products, and supplier relationships as well as improve the overall customer experience. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/gardening/nursery/prweb902024.htm Cub Cadet Adds to New Riding Mower Online Information Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/ridingmower/articles/prweb903004.htm Three New Articles from Cub Cadet Outline the Winterizing, Troubleshooting, and Maintaining the Blade of a Riding Mower. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ridingmower/articles/prweb903004.htm Nature's Big Bud Worm Castings, Inc. Announces 'Spring into Spring' Sale http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb903404.htm Sale prices are now in effect at their online store for 'nature's miracle' 100% organic liquid worm castings (worm tea) to help gardeners 'go green' by not using polluting toxic chemicals. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb903404.htm ArborOne COO Kathy Heustess Receives FMU Outstanding Alumnus Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kathy_Heustess/FMU_Award/prweb877784.htm Morgan B. Coker School of Business Honors Business Success, Community Involvement (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kathy_Heustess/FMU_Award/prweb877784.htm ASD Inc. Introduces QualitySpec® K-B Analyzer -- New Process Optimization for Paper and Pulp Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900284.htm Industry first solution for accurate and simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and brightness of chemical pulps will help industry reduce hazardous chemical consumption, maximize product consistency, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900284.htm ANOxA CORP Completes Initial Studies of its Proprietary EIPH Product http://www.prweb.com/releases/ANOxA/Corp/prweb895864.htm ANOxA CORP, a veterinary research and development company, has completed proof of concept studies of EIPHISOLTM at New Bolton Center, one of the world’s premier equine research facilities at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ANOxA/Corp/prweb895864.htm InventHelp Client Invents Gopher Extermination Aid http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892504.htm An InventHelp client from Menife, Calif., has designed an alternative to conventional methods of exterminating gophers. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892504.htm 2008 Texas A&M Aggie Corps Of Cadets 'March To The Brazos' On April 26 http://www.prweb.com/releases/aggie/corps/prweb891904.htm On Saturday, Apr. 26, the A&M Aggie Corps of Cadets will hit the road once more for their 32nd Annual March to the Brazos in support of the March of Dimes efforts to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.The cadets will march from their dorms in the Quad through main campus and West campus to Texas A&M's Animal Science Teaching, Research & Extension Complex near the east bank of the Brazos River. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008)

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