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Despite weather, agriculture's gross value nearly $1.55 billionPhotos by Dana Rene Bowler / Star staff Felipe Perez of Calavo Growers uses a stick to reach avocados at Limoneira Ranch on Monday in Santa Paula.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 16:31
Fire heaps suffering on Tomahawk family
Daily News Staff The parents of Rochelle Anderson received a desperate blow on Friday.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 08:21
GrainCorp won't increase bid for Ridley
GrainCorp Ltd said it will not increase its $416 million unsolicited takeover offer for Ridley Corporation Ltd, nor will it extend the offer period.
Source : topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 08:12
Weetabix back on Moscow shelves after mysterious disappearance
Britain's fraught relationship with Russia received a welcome fillip today after Moscow's supermarkets banded together to ensure the return of Weetabix to their shelves after a prolonged absence.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 17:47
Another arrest: AWB trade scandal list grows
A US citizen accused of helping to launder a $2.6 million commission from the former Australian Wheat Board is the latest arrest in a trade scandal in India.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 09:21
Varietal breeding: modelling allows geneticists to look through the eyes of physiologists
Geneticists and physiologists are well advised to work hand-in-hand. This is what a CIRAD team set out to demonstrate, based on the merits of plant physiological modelling in integrating genetics into varietal breeding operations.
Source : cirad.fr | 22-Jul-2008 01:00
Bakers press for government action
The American Bakers Association is maintaining pressure on the Bush administration and Congress to take action in response to rising food costs.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 21:00
Dakota Growers Help Those in Need
It is something that we hear of all the time in this part of the country, farmers helping farmers no matter what the circumstances.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 11:49
Growing up on the farm: Kids tell all
For some of Saratoga County's young people, fair week means waking up at 5:15 each morning to milk the cows, followed by a day and evening spent taking care of their cows in the bovine center at the fairgrounds ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 11:34
Cold-cereal prices are holding steady
Unless otherwise noted, prices for Safeway, Fry's and Bashas' are what you pay if you use the store loyalty card.
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 01:39
Fitch Upgrades Kellogg's IDR to 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Total debt at March 29, 2008 was $5.9 billion, including $1.3 billion of commercial paper.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 01:29
'Shower' the Wedding Season with Love, Tradition and Aloha
On the Islands of Hawaii, it's known as a male 'ana and, on the mainland, we call it a wedding.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 03:02
Kellogg Company 2nd Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call / Webcast
Kellogg Company plans to issue its 2008 second quarter earnings results in a press release at approximately 8:00 am ET on Thursday, July 31, 2008.
Source : topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 19:02
GrainCorp takeover 'no hope' of success
Australia's largest stockfeed maker, Ridley Corporation Ltd, has reiterated its rejection of a takeover offer from GrainCorp Ltd as inadequate and said it had no hope of success.
Source : topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 09:28
Organic Milling taps Bishop as v.p. of sales
Organic Milling has named Rick Bishop vice-president of sales. The addition of Mr.
Source : topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 05:27
AWB troglodytes still fighting for the single desk
The battle for West Australian Newspapers was Australia's first US-style proxy battle for control of a major company board.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 07:07
ML Macadamia Orchards, L.P. Signs Nut Purchase Contract Addendum With ...
HILO, Hawaii - ML Macadamia Orchards, L.P. announced today that the Partnership has signed an addendum to its current nut purchase contract with Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation , its primary customer.
Source : topix.net | 15-Jul-2008 07:04
Spendy gas pushes scooter popularity
Fifteen years ago, Fred Ketcham had a motorcycle. His wife urged him to give it up because she was concerned about his safety.
Source : topix.net | 14-Jul-2008 22:43
General Mills Selects DemandTec Trade Planning & Optimization
SAN CARLOS, Calif. , July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DemandTec, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced that General ...
Source : topix.net | 13-Jul-2008 22:22
CHS earnings ease 21% in Q3
Net income at CHS Inc. in the third quarter ended May 31 fell to $188,716,000, down 21% from $239,596,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
Source : topix.net | 12-Jul-2008 22:17
Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Accenture Ltd., Bunge...
The four highlighted picks are: Accenture Ltd. , Bunge Limited , Frontline, Ltd.
Source : topix.net | 12-Jul-2008 09:11
Agency calls for Willamette dam fish passage
A federal agency says three dams in the Willamette Valley should have fish passage structures if the stream's chinook salmon and steelhead are to avoid extinction.
Source : topix.net | 12-Jul-2008 01:03
Bibo: Coal-fired boiler raises environmental worries
The prospect of a coal-fired boiler at MGP Ingredients of Illinois has fired up environmentalists, who fear it will increase local pollution.
Source : topix.net | 11-Jul-2008 17:01
EU raids firms in investigation of agriculture industry
Cargill, the largest U.S. agriculture company, and grain traders in two countries were raided by European Union authorities as part of an antitrust probe into alleged price-fixing. European and Italian ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Jul-2008 03:01
Geographical indications to the advantage of rural development
Geographical indications are on a roll: in the current climate of strong competition, they give products significant added value. During a two-week training course co-organized by CIRAD, 18 professionals from 13 countries were able to soak up French experience of designations of origin (AOCs).
Source : cirad.fr | 11-Jul-2008 01:00
Fastest fight finisher
Kewaunee County gets many interesting summer residents and visitors, including Mike Collins, 76, a summer resident of Kewaunee.
Source : topix.net | 10-Jul-2008 17:32
Rail Car Leaks Acid at Cedar Rapids Plant
Operations at the Archer Daniels Midland plant in Cedar Rapids have been delayed after a rail car valve leaked hydrochloric acid.
Source : topix.net | 10-Jul-2008 09:28
Backers Drop Plans for Wesley Ethanol Plant
Backers of a planned ethanol plant in northern Iowa have dropped the project after failing to raise enough money.
Source : topix.net | 10-Jul-2008 01:11
Agricultures et développement urbain en Afrique subsaharienne
Two books containing papers presented at a conference on agriculture and urban development in West and central Africa, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 30 October to 3 November 2005.
Source : cirad.fr | 10-Jul-2008 01:00
Chairman of New Dragon Asia Corporation Announces Intent to Purchase Shares
New Dragon Asia Corp. , one of China's leading producers of instant noodles, flour-related products and soybean-derived products, announced today that New Dragon Asia Food Limited, which is controlled by New ...
Source : topix.net | 09-Jul-2008 16:49
AWB calls for changes to match competitors
AGRIBUSINESS AWB has urged shareholders to support the next attempt at scrapping the company's dual-class shareholder structure after the first attempt failed.
Source : topix.net | 09-Jul-2008 04:50
AWB's new plea to scrap dual-class listing
AGRIBUSINESS AWB has urged shareholders to support the next attempt at scrapping the company's dual-class shareholder structure after the first attempt failed.
Source : topix.net | 08-Jul-2008 04:38
Pioneer Hi-Bred researcher cites scouting tips for Asian soybean rust
Pioneer Hi-Bred researcher cites scouting tips for Asian soybean rust Jul. 7, 2008 DES MOINES -- After three complete growing seasons of Asian soybean rust in the U.S., there are signs the disease can ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Jul-2008 20:32
Alico Executes Complete Final Settlement With IRS
Alico, Inc. , a land management company, announced that it had completed and executed a final settlement agreement with the IRS related to tax years 2000 - 2004 and had executed a similar agreement for its ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Jul-2008 12:30
Campbell's lifts profit view, sets $1.2 bln buyback
Campbell Soup Co. said Monday that its board authorized a new share repurchase program worth $1.2 billion.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jul-2008 12:20
$5 million Third Frontier Grant to advance granule technology
The performance of a liquid combined with the convenience of a capsule is the focus of a $5 million three-year Third Frontier Grant exploring advanced granule technologies that address the economic, health and ...
Source : topix.net | 06-Jul-2008 04:09
Kellogg's on World's Most Ethical companies list
Kellogg Company was included in the prestigious Ethisphere's second-annual World's Most Ethical Companies list.
Source : topix.net | 05-Jul-2008 20:07
Scoular Company, The - SWOT Analysis - New Research Report on Companies and Markets
The report examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.
Source : topix.net | 05-Jul-2008 11:53
Alico, Inc. Appoints Dan L. Gunter as Chief Executive Officer
Alico, Inc. , a land management company, announced that Dan L. Gunter, President and Chief Operating Officer, was named Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2008.
Source : topix.net | 05-Jul-2008 03:50
Will the Agriculture Sector Bust?
If the definition of a bubble is a speculative, rapid run-up in price, the agriculture sector definitely has half of the definition covered.
Source : topix.net | 04-Jul-2008 19:43
Horizon Mills closing
Horizon Milling announced late Wednesday it is closing its Port Colborne facility on Oct.
Source : topix.net | 04-Jul-2008 11:40
Corn Products In Bedford Pk. Is Purchased
The planned acquisition of Corn Products International Inc. by Bunge Ltd. that was announced June 23 is not expected to mean any immediate job cuts or changes at the CPI plant that has been in Bedford Park for ...
Source : topix.net | 04-Jul-2008 03:19
Paladin Labs and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Enter Into Canadian ...
Paladin Labs Inc. and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc., today announced that the companies have entered into a Canadian Co-Promotion Agreement for SEASONALE TM - the first and only extended-cycle ...
Source : topix.net | 03-Jul-2008 19:16
History in a 'Jiffy'
Chelsea Milling Co. President Howard S. Holmes Jr., better known as "Howdy," will be the honored guest speaker at a dinner and lecture fundraiser for the Chelsea Area Historical Society on July 18.
Source : topix.net | 03-Jul-2008 11:13
Bunge acquires Tate & Lyle sugar trading division
Bunge Limited announced its agreement to purchase the international sugar trading and marketing division of Tate & Lyle PLC on July 2. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its position in the sugar ...
Source : topix.net | 03-Jul-2008 03:13
Lawsuit Targets Riceland In Modified Rice Claim
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Arkansas rice growers claims that Riceland Foods Inc.
Source : topix.net | 02-Jul-2008 23:02