Marketwire - Agriculture

IBM World Community Grid "Supercomputer" to Tackle Rice Crisis

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:53:00 EDT

With 1 Million Global Registered Devices, Largest Humanitarian Grid Can Complete Project in Less Than Two Years Compared to Over 200 years

HQS to Present at Brean Murray Carret & Co. All-Cap All-China Conference

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:08:00 EDT

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (AMEX: HQS) ("HQS" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated aquatic product producer, processor and distributor of toxin free tilapia, and processor and distributor of marine-bio products with operations in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced today that the Company will present at the upcoming Brean Murray Carret & Co. ("BMC") All-Cap All-China Conference on May 19th and 20th, 2008 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

AgFeed Industries Reports Record First Quarter 2008 Financial Results, Raises Earnings Guidance for 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:05:00 EDT

SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - AgFeed Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEED), a market leader in China's pre-mix animal nutrition and hog raising industry, today announced record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. AgFeed's revenues were derived from the manufacturing and marketing of pre-mix animal feed as well as hog production.

During the first quarter, AgFeed expanded its sales channels and significantly increased pre-mix feed sales. On the hog production side, the Company acquired 5 commercial hog farms in January 2008. In April 2008, AgFeed acquired 16 additional hog farms which would be immediately accretive to earnings in our 2nd quarter and beyond. As of May 1, 2008, AgFeed has a total of 22 hog farms with total annual hog production of approximately 510,000 hogs.

Ainsworth Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (TSX:ANS) - /T/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unaudited (Millions of Canadian dollars, except shares and Three months ended per share data, in accordance with Canadian GAAP) March 31 -------------------- 2008 2007 -

HBS and Its Partner, Environmental BioMass Energy ("EBE"), Announce the Signing of a Preliminary Agreement That Could Lead to the Funding of Up to Six Renewable Power Generation Plants for a Total Financial Commitment Approaching $500 Million

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:15:00 EDT

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - Human BioSystems ("HBS") (OTCBB: HBSC), a Silicon Valley-based biotech and bio-energy company, announced in a previous press release that it has partnered with the principals of Dairy Development Group ("DDG") to form Environmental BioMass Energy ("EBE"). EBE will specialize in the conversion of waste biomass, such as cow manure, to renewable electrical energy using proprietary technology. Project implementation is being initiated in California.

"Pets On Your Plate" Brings Public Health Issue to the Table

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:08:00 EDT

Animal Rights Attorney Shannon Keith to Direct Controversial Documentary

Integrated Management Information (IMI Global) Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

CASTLE ROCK, CO--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) -

Selected Highlights:

--  First quarter revenue up 54% to $725,200 from $471,300
--  Highest revenue quarter in Company's history
--  USVerifiedT and network revenue up 52% and 33%, respectively, year
    over year
--  SG&A expense declines 24% over same quarter last year
--  Net loss reduced by 79% year over year

Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) (OTCBB: INMG), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry, today announced continued strong revenue growth and a sharply reduced net loss for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

HQ Sustainable Maritime Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:21:00 EDT

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (AMEX: HQS) ("HQS" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated aquatic product producer, processor and distributor of toxin free tilapia, and processor and distributor of marine-bio products with operations in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First Quarter 2008 Highlights

AgraQuest Inc. nombra como director ejecutivo a Marcus Meadows-Smith

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:12:00 EDT

Meadows-Smith liderar� la empresa de protecci�n de cosechas hacia la siguiente etapa de su crecimiento global

AgraQuest Inc. indica Marcus Meadows-Smith como CEO

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:34:00 EDT

Meadows-Smith dever� liderar a firma de prote��o de safra em sua pr�xima fase de crescimento global

Outlook/Prairie Bio Energy Transaction Terminated

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:26:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - Outlook Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OLR) wishes to announce that Prairie Bio Energy Inc. ("PBE"), of La Broquerie, Manitoba has terminated the acquisition agreement announced in the Press Release dated January 28, 2008. The agreement, which was to have closed by March 27, 2008, was extended to May 9, 2008 to allow Outlook additional time to raise the funds for the acquisition pursuant to the offering announced on March 25, 2008. Unfortunately the Company was unable to do so in the current market. The May 9, 2008 deadline was extended by PBE to 5 p.m. on May 12, 2008 pending last minute discussions by Outlook with an investor group but an agreement could not be reached in time to meet the May 12 deadline. Outlook is obligated to pay PBE $666.67 per day from the signing of the agreement to the termination date but otherwise has no further commitments to PBE.

Neptune Industries Expands Management Team

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:04:00 EDT

Daniel Hickey Named VP Finance and Planning

AgraQuest Inc. Names Marcus Meadows-Smith CEO

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:05:00 EDT

Meadows-Smith to Lead Crop Protection Firm Through Next Phase of Global Growth

AgFeed Industries Is Not Affected by Earthquake in Western China

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:44:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - AgFeed Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEED), a leader in China's pre-mix feed and hog raising industry, announced today that the recent earthquake in Western China's Si Chuan Province did not affect either AgFeed's hog farms or pre-mix animal feed production facilities. The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 1,000 miles from any of AgFeed's operations.

About AgFeed Industries, Inc.

Brandt Beef's Porterhouse Steak "Highly Recommended" and "Test Kitchen Favorite" by Cook's Illustrated

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:10:00 EDT

In Addition to Prime Cuts, Many Chefs Tout the Superiority of Brandt's Choice Products

SMART Modular Technologies Introduces Its New Low-Power DDR2 FBDIMMs

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Addressing the Industry's Need for Low-Power Server Modules, SMART's New DDR2 FBDIMMs Offer 20 Percent Power Savings

Green Yeast (ATCI.OB) Trades Again

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:18:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Green Yeast Corp. - Levure Verte Inc. (previously Anticus International) (OTCBB:ATCI) is a USA based public company legally incorporated under the laws of Nevada. Green Yeast is pleased to announce that its over-the-counter shares are again trading on the Bulletin Board (OTC:BB) under the symbol ATCI.OB. All reports required by the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) have been filed on a timely basis, on an ongoing basis, for over 18 months. About Green Yeast Corp. - Levure Verte inc.:

Green Yeast de retour sur OTC : BB

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:18:00 EDT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 9 mai 2008) - Green Yeast corp. - Levure Verte inc. (ex Anticus International Corp et ci-apr�s Green Yeast) (OTCBB:ATCI) est une entit� politique l�galement constitu�e en vertu des lois du N�vada. Compagnie publique, Green Yeast est heureuse de vous annoncez qu'elle est de retour sur le "Bulletin Board" (ATCI). Depuis plus de 18 mois, tout les rapports requis par le SEC ont �t� dument ex�cut�s et dans les d�lais requis. A propos de Green Yeast corp. - Levure Verte inc. :

Ag Growth Announces Results for Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Ag Growth Income Fund (TSX:AFN.UN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Fund reported sales of $35.4 million and EBITDA of $5.1 million. This compares to sales of $28.2 million and EBITDA of $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $1.9 million, compared to $5.6 million in 2007. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were in line with management expectations, as an increase in sales was offset by costs related to both the integration of the Twister product line and to the Westfield capacity improvement initiative. Although the Twister integration continued into the second quarter, production levels are now approaching historical levels. The Westfield capacity improvement initiative was completed in March 2008 and the Fund is now realizing the benefits of increas

Neptune Industries, Inc. Featured on NBC Local News

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:34:00 EDT

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Neptune Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: NPDI), a next generation aquaculture technology company, headquartered here, said today its waste-to-energy technology was featured Wednesday, May 7, on the 11:00PM NBC Local News 6 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The segment can be viewed at http://www.nbc6.net/goinggreen/16194147/detail.html.

Cathay Forest's Russian Timber Partner Receives Favourable Status

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Cathay Forest Products Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CFZ), is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Industry and Power Engineering of the Russian Federation has included Cathay's Russian joint venture timber project in the list of Priority Investment Projects. This policy is referred to as the Priority Investment Program ("PIP"), which governs tariff exemptions. As detailed in Decree #419 of the Government of the Russian Federation favourable treatment has been awarded to Cathay's subsidiary, DalEuroLes for future timberland development projects. Favourable treatments include obtaining more harvesting concessions and export tax exemption for downstream processed wood products. Subject to further approvals by the Federal Government, DalEuroLes could enjoy tax exemption on the export of roundwood.

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Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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Forest & Marine Investments Ltd.: Further Credit Facility Update

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:36:00 EDT

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Forest & Marine Investments Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FME) - The Partnership advises that its credit facility lenders, CIT Business Credit Canada Inc. ("CIT"), have further extended the forbearance period to May 31, 2008. The letter agreement confirming the extension of the forbearance period is available for review on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The Forest & Marine Group of companies includes the Partnership, Forest & Marine Financial Corporation as general partner, the Company, the Trust, Forest & Marine Capital Ltd., Forest & Marine Insurance Services Ltd., Treesea Holdings Inc., and Staffordshire Trust Company (collectively, the "Forest & Marine Group").

Destruction of Mangrove Forests Increased Devastating Impact of Cyclone Nagris

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:47:00 EDT

PORT ANGELES, WA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Ewire -- In the wake of the destruction and rising death toll caused by Cyclone Nagris, Mangove Action Project (MAP) is calling for the re-establishment of mangrove buffer zones and coastal greenbelts along affected coastal zones to avert future such disasters.

"This latest disaster in Burma is a grim reminder of other recent natural disasters," said Alfredo Quarto, MAP's executive director, referring to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that left over 200,000 dead or missing and the 1999 Super Cyclone that hit the coast of Orissa, India that killed over 10,000. "The force of the cyclone could have been greatly lessened and much loss in life and property damage could have been averted if healthy mangrove forests had been conserved along the coastlines of the Irawaddy Delta," he added.

MachineryLink Selects BNSF Logistics for Capacity Management Services

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

SPRINGDALE, AR--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - BNSF Logistics LLC announced today that MachineryLink, the leading provider of combine leasing programs to agricultural producers in North America, has selected BNSF Logistics to provide equipment utilization services for MachineryLink's fleet operations and surge capacity management for seasonal demand.

MachineryLink, based in Kansas City, Mo., will utilize the services of BNSF Logistics to identify and facilitate optimal backhaul movements for its fleet, repositioning the specialized equipment into the company's key areas of need, while minimizing deadhead miles. As agricultural demand peaks, BNSF Logistics will also provide MachineryLink with additional specialized capacity to ensure consistent and timely service to its clients.