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Oakhurst Acquired by a Farmer Owned Cooperative
It was announced today that Oakhurst was acquired by Dairy Farmers of America, a national dairy farmer-owned cooperative. Oakhurst will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America and will continue to operate independently. The Bennett family, which has owned Oakhurst since 1921, and the existing management team will continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. ...
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Oregon dairy pays $12,000 for alleged animal waste discharges
RSC Dairy, LLC has agreed to pay a $12,000 penalty to settle animal waste discharge violations at its dairy located in Tillamook, Oregon. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the violations were noted during an inspection of RSC Dairy operations in January 2010. During that inspection, EPA and Oregon Department of Agriculture field personnel determined that animal waste had ...
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Expo Welcomes Erf as 2021 Communications Intern
World Dairy Expo is pleased to welcome Kelsey Erf as the 2021 Communications Intern. Erf joins Expo’s staff for the summer as plans for World Dairy Expo 2021, September 28 through October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin, continue to move forward. Erf’s media-focused responsibilities range from writing press releases to creating and executing social media plans to designing show related ...
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Jerome dairy processing facility failed to publicly disclose chemical use and disposal
“Communities have a right to know what chemicals companies are using and potentially releasing into the environment,” said Kelly Huynh, manager of the TRI program at EPA in Seattle. “Accurate and timely numbers from companies are the foundation of these rules so citizens have access to the most current information.” Idaho Milk Products processes tens of millions of pounds ...
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Bion Announces Sample/Testing Program Initiated at Kreider Farms
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB: BNET) announced today that it has initiated a testing program to demonstrate the performance of its micro-aerobic treatment system at Kreider Farms dairy operations in Manheim (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania. Over the next 60--90 days, samples will be taken at various points throughout the system and sent to independent labs for evaluation. ...
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Growing German interest in Zambian agri sector
“Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double compared to last year. Martin Botzian, Head of Communication at DLG International GmbH says: “we are pleased to be part of the show for the third time. ...
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Innovative new virtual reality website goes live FarmFood360° now online
Canadians looking for the real story about their food can get it directly from the source online with virtual visits to farms and processing plants. Farm & Food Care is proud to present its latest national outreach initiative – FarmFood360°. Using 360 cameras and virtual reality technology, the new FarmFood360° website gives Canadians the chance to tour real, working farms ...
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Bion Announces Kreider Farms Project Sampling Results
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB/QB: BNET) announced today the test results from the most recent round of sampling of its system at the Kreider Farms dairy operation. These samplings will be part of Bion's submissions to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) for the issuance of its final water quality permit and approval of Bion's nutrient credit ...
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Bion Issues Report on Local Environmental Benefits Resulting from Onsite Livestock Waste Treatment at Kreider Farms
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB/BB: BNET) today issued two reports on the local environmental benefits that result from its Kreider Farms Project and potential future livestock waste treatment projects. Bion recently commissioned a study that was conducted by Barry Evans, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, to assess the local ...
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Bion Releases Operational Update
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB/QB: BNET) released an operational update today. The Kreider Farms system Grand Opening was held on July 21, 2011, while the system was still in the early operational shakedown phase. Comprehensive sampling and testing began in September. The latest round of sampling demonstrates overall nitrogen management and Chesapeake Bay verified nitrogen credit ...
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Sino-Dutch Dairy Expertise Centre is launched ushering in new era of high-level dairy cooperation
On December 2nd, the First Anniversary Celebration of the Sino-Dutch Dairy Development Centre (SDDDC) & the Launch Ceremony for the Dutch Dairy Expertise Centre was held in Beijing. At the event, a review of the work and achievements made over the past year was conducted. The Dutch Dairy Expertise Centre was also officially launched. This centre marks the further deepening of the Sino-Dutch ...
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Danone invests 6 million euro in treatment facilities at Lipetsk dairy plant
MOSCOW. Aug 25 (Interfax) - The Danone group has invested 6 million euro in the water and wastewater treatment facilities at Lipetskiy Molochnyy Kombinat, the company said in a press release. The company's partner in the project was Enviro-Chemie, which carried out a similar project for Danone in Kemerovo in late 2013. The press release says that the Lipetsk dairy plant is one of the company's ...
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Construction Commences on Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Waste Management System Which Will Produce Cost-Effective, Permanent, Measurable and Verifiable Nutrient Reductions to the Chesapeake Bay
NEW YORK - Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BNET) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction activities for its livestock waste processing technology project at the Kreider Dairy Farm in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Joining Bion at the ceremony were John Hines, Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of ...
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Daimer Launches Pressure Washer For Milk and Dairy Processing Equipment Cleaning
Daimer Industries, Inc.®, the world leader in top-grade American manufactured cleaning machines, like gas pressure washer systems, quality auto detailing systems, world-class car wash equipment, and a variety of other technologically outstanding products, featuring over 700 different versions and an extensive client base spread across 240 nations globally, is now marketing the Super ...
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