Wild hogs take the headlines when it comes to crop destruction, but for many farmers, birds should get top billing. Bird damage across the United States costs growers hundreds of millions in annual profit — an approximate $50-million ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
EPA using guns, body armor to enforce Clean Water Act? The greatest pollination show on Earth is a mix of staggering stats and figures. Sure, numbers tend to bore and overwhelm — but not when it comes to honey bees and the almond ...
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Netherlands-based TNO has collaborated with algae cultivator 'Algae Food and Fuel' to establish a mobile algae bio-refinery, which will be used in locations where algae can be cultivated. The algae is refined into purified raw materials, ...
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BASF was again included in the global Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The company has been recognized for its engagement in risk and crisis management, human capital management and plant biotechnology. The DJSI World is one of the most ...
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After trading to a low of 82.11 cents last week, downside momentum faded and the market was able to move slightly higher this week, with December closing today about 300 points above important long-term support at 81.72 cents. The lack of ...
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Limoneira, a US-based agribusiness firm, has acquired a privately owned company Associated Citrus Packers (ACP) of Arizona in a deal valued at around $18.6m. ACP owns about 1,300 acres of property in Yuma, Arizona, comprising ...
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BASF is evaluating its office buildings worldwide in terms of sustainability. This year, the company has already assessed economic, environmental and social criteria of seven buildings in Europe, Asia, North and South America. The ...
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As the football season shifts into high gear, televisions across the nation will display pigskin drama aplenty. I enjoy watching 'Hail Mary' touchdown tosses as the clock expires, and goal-line stands at the 1-foot line. Football is a ...
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Now a day's people can find different kinds of machinery which can be used for tools for farming. From Finishing Mowers, Tractor Implements to even Slashers, there is a variety of models that you can get in the market depending on your ...
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Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of flame retardants, will increase the price of SAYTEX CP-2000 (tetrabromo bisphenol A) flame retardant by 15% on all shipments effective immediately or as ...
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The futures market cooled off further this week, as speculators and the trade continued to reduce their respective positions in the December contract. The spot month has now lost over 46’000 contracts in open interest since it peaked ...
Tags: Cotton Futures, Textile
The Government of Pakistan should involve all stakeholders including the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) while devising the ‘National Cotton Policy’, PCGA chairman Mahesh Kumar said during a press conference. ...
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Which industries are the top drivers of job growth for each of the 100 largest U.S. markets? Which metros have added the most jobs post-recession? Which metros have the biggest concentration of jobs in healthcare, technology, construction, ...
Current quotes for various Indian varieties rose significantly during the fortnight. The depreciating Rupee is causing great concern in the Textile Industry. From Rs 61.73 the Rupee depreciated to Rs 68.83 on 28th of August and recovered ...
In the reporting week the prices were influenced by the development in New York and remained quite stable at the lower end of the range already seen during the last months. The available quotations seemed to be at an attractive level for ...
Tags: Cotton Trends, spinning mills