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Capacity building for agricultural education and research

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Jul. 2, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Agricultural industry shows confidence at Agritechnica

Today Agritechnica, the world's largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, already shows great visitor turnout halfway through the show. Agritechnica organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) today announced that Agritechnica 2015 so far has been visited by around 200,000 visitors since it opened last Sunday on 8th November. This figure is of similar levels ...

Nov. 10, 2015

By German Agricultural Society (DLG) / DLG-International GmbH

EPA region 10 strategic agricultural initiative

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Jun. 9, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Syngenta and DSM to develop and commercialize biological solutions for agriculture

Syngenta and DSM today announced an R&D partnership to develop microbial-based agricultural solutions, including bio-controls, bio-pesticides and bio-stimulants. The companies aim to jointly commercialize solutions from their discovery ...

Nov. 5, 2015

By Syngenta

Discover the Rapid 1000 High Capacity Agricultural Incinerator

Having over 35 years of experience manufacturing the most efficient and hard working incinerators in the world it is safe to say that we know what makes the right machine for you. Our Agricultural range has solutions for every farm size from our compact Mini-AB all the way up to our High Capacity range ...

Aug. 12, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.

AUS$40m to fund critical reforms for lucrative agricultural exports

After exhaustive discussions with Australia’s agricultural export industries, the Rudd Government has agreed to provide $40 million to fund vital reforms to cut red tape. The red meat, grain, horticulture, live exports, fish and dairy sectors have been pushing for major improvements to make the export process more efficient and cut red tape. It represents the biggest reforms in this area in a ...

Jun. 21, 2009

By Australian Government

Topcon acquires Digi-Star, a global leader in precision agriculture

Topcon Positioning Group announces the acquisition of Digi-Star, a global leader in agricultural solutions involving weight sensors and control systems for feeding, planting, fertilizer, and harvest equipment manufacturers. “After several years of working on development projects together, we are delighted with this acquisition. ...

Mar. 22, 2015

By Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) - a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc (TPS)

Topcon announces Ochs as North American agriculture customer support manager

Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) announces Jared Ochs has joined the company as customer support manager for North America. He will be located in Olathe, Kansas and will report to Robert Lindgren, TPA director of global customer support. Ochs has a background in the precision agriculture industry and most recently worked as the integrated solutions manager at Concordia Tractor, Inc., a John ...

Feb. 24, 2015

By Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) - a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc (TPS)

U.S. departments of agriculture and energy announce funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative

To support President Obama's goal of reducing America's oil imports by one-third by 2025, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) today jointly announced up to $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The projects funded through the Biomass Research and Development ...

Apr. 14, 2011

By US Department of Energy

China association joins Agrievolution Alliance as equipment manufacturers` group broadens global scope

The Agrievolution Alliance global coalition of agricultural equipment manufacturing organizations welcomes China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA) as its newest member. The alliance fosters collaborative action on industry issues, data exchange and public policy outreach. The Agrievolution Alliance growth broadens its scope in key world regions, and it ...

Apr. 7, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Agritechnica 2013

Agritechnica 2013 will take place from 10 to 16 November 2013 at the Exhibition Grounds Hanover. As one of the most important international trade fair for agricultural technology it offers the world of technology for the professional production plants to the visitors. Sensors for agricultural and off-road vehicles. Agricultural and off-road vehicles operate in harsh and ...

Apr. 8, 2013

By TT Electronics

States and fertilizer industry collaborate to more efficiently report tonnage data

Michigan, South Carolina and Georgia are ready to go paperless. The states will begin accepting June fertilizer tonnage data from fertilizer retailers electronically - a big step in a larger effort to achieve paperless tonnage reporting by the end of 2016. Full implementation of a paperless system will afford cost efficiencies while ensuring greater accuracy in reporting at both the state level ...

Jul. 29, 2013

By The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)

AgGateway tests precision ag conversion toolbox

AgGateway will begin initial testing next week of its Standardized Precision Ag Data Exchange (SPADE) Conversion Toolbox. The test will take place in Lincoln, Neb., at PlugFest, an agricultural machinery compatibility testing event organized by the Agricultural Electronics Manufacturers Foundation (AEF) and hosted by the National Tractor Testing Lab. The SPADE team expects to release the ...

Apr. 30, 2014

By Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) - a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc (TPS)

Digital certificates to boost controls over spread of plant pests and diseases

The creation of a new global electronic certification system that will help curb the spread of plant pests and diseases through international trade in a more secure and cost-effective way has been approved by representatives from 181 countries. The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention agreed to develop a global ...

Mar. 18, 2015

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

USDA Announces Public-Private Partnership to Advance Commercial Potential of Cellulosic Nanomaterial from Wood

On December 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a three-year public-private partnership intended to advance rapidly “the development of the first U.S. commercial facility producing cellulosic nanomaterial, a wood fiber broken down to the nanoscale.” The partnership is between the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) and the U.S. Forest ...

Dec. 12, 2013

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Research shows Americans still prefer print and paper communications, but misconceptions about environmental sustainability remain

(Marketwire) If you prefer to read from paper instead of an electronic screen, you're not alone. According to a recent survey commissioned by Two Sides, the fast-growing non-profit organization created to promote the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper, 70 percent of Americans, including 69 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds, say they prefer to read print and paper ...

Jan. 17, 2012

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

UF researchers develop effective, inexpensive citrus greening detector

While a commercially available cure for crop-killing citrus greening remains elusive, University of Florida researchers have developed a tool to help growers combat the insidious disease: an efficient, inexpensive and easy-to-use sensor that can quickly detect whether a tree has been infected. That early warning could give growers enough lead time to destroy plagued trees and save the ...

Jan. 27, 2015

By The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A call for nominations: Glynwood`s 8th national harvest awards

Glynwood is calling for nominations for its eighth annual Harvest Awards. The Awards recognize farmers, individuals, organizations, and businesses across the United States that demonstrate innovation and leadership in support of regional agriculture and sustainable food systems. Please help us recognize outstanding work from around the country by nominating someone whose work you admire. This ...

May 12, 2010

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability ofDamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream ...

Jun. 22, 2015

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

EEA land cover data to be used in mobile phone maps

Data on land use provided by the European Environment Agency (EEA) is soon to be included in electronic maps used for navigation in mobile phones and other devices. The EEA has concluded a license agreement with the company Navteq to use Corine Land Cover data in maps being ...

Dec. 12, 2012

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

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