Marketwire - Agriculture

Richwood Eco Ventures, Inc. Receives Order for Lumber to Be Exported

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

DOYLESTOWN, PA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Richwood Eco Ventures, a subsidiary of Accredited Business Consolidators Corp., trading as Italian Oven, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IOVE) announced today that it received a commitment for between 310,000 and 600,000 Euros of precut lumber to be exported from Nicaragua over the next six months for home construction. It also received a small order from the same client for finish trim lumber. The client has asked that their identity remain confidential as they are reselling the wood to another customer.

Maintenance Becomes the Focus for Agricultural Chemical Plants in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Producers of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and related products make up a rather small segment of the Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) in the United States and Canada, with fewer than 200 plants in total. Despite the size of this segment, it has been a significant player in capital and maintenance spending for the past couple of years, and the outlook for 2010 remains strong. Within this sector of the CPI, Industrial Info is currently tracking more than 70 projects with a total investment value of nearly $386 million that are planned to begin construction in 2010.

Green Energy Live Updates Shareholders on Revenue, Acquisitions and Strategy for Sustainable Biomass-to-Energy Conversion Technology

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

GRAND RAPIDS, MI--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Green Energy Live Inc. (OTCBB: GELV) is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the company's progress executing its strategy for the development of sustainable biomass-to-energy conversion solutions for the $154 billion U.S. livestock industry. Green Energy Live is generating revenue from its livestock auction business, acquiring a second revenue-positive company, and focusing on the development of on-site manure-to-electricity conversion systems for the nation's 1.2 million livestock operators.

White Gold Makes His Big Screen Debut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:00 EST

Trailer of White Gold Rock Opera Appears in 200 Movie Theaters Across California

Le gouvernement du Canada investit dans l'industrie des l�gumineuses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - Le gouvernement du Canada investit plus de 4,4 millions de dollars pour accro�tre la rentabilit� des producteurs canadiens de l�gumineuses. Il investit cet argent dans quatre projets qui stimuleront notre �conomie et se traduiront par de r�els avantages pour les agriculteurs canadiens. "Les agriculteurs canadiens sont les plus gros producteurs et exportateurs de l�gumineuses au monde, a d�clar� le ministre de l'Agriculture Gerry Ritz. Le Plan d'action �conomique du Canada les aidera � d�velopper leurs entreprises pour l'avenir tout en cr�ant une industrie plus rentable et en renfor�ant l'�conomie."

Government of Canada Invests in Pulse Industry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - The Government of Canada is investing over $4.4 million to increase profitability for Canadian pulse growers. The four projects that make up this investment will help drive the Canadian economy and deliver real benefits to Canadian farmers. "Canadian farmers grow and export more pulses than anyone else in the world," said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "Canada's Economic Action Plan will help them build their business for the future while creating a more profitable industry and a stronger economy."

(OTCBB: GELV) to Introduce Biomass-to-Energy Technology

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EST

Note to Editors, the following is an investment opinion issued by the IO News Wire

Zenergy International, Inc. Secures Feedstock Allowing for Full Capacity at 5 MGPY Facility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Zenergy International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZENG) is pleased to announce that the Company has been successful in securing sufficient feedstock to continue operations and facilitate extensive production in Littlefield, Texas. While the exact amount and variety is proprietary, the Company believes that the quantity will be sufficient to fuel production for a multiple of years while also supporting the anticipated expansion of current and future facilities.

Medical Marijuana Inc Continues Development and Completes 1st Stage of the National Rollout of Its Educational Seminars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 EST

MARINA DEL REY, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today they have completed the taping of the Educational Seminar series as the 1st step toward the Seminar program being offered across America in those states where permitted by law. These Seminars will continue to be held in Ukiah, Ca. through the rest of the year.

Noted speakers included Oakland defense attorney James Silva, Mendocino Country Independent Editor Richard Johnson, Aeroponics cultivation expert Wayne Zallen, and MJNA - CEO Bruce Perlowin. The panel focused on current California laws and ordinances. Cultivation techniques and environmental sensitivity and solutions regarding the broad based tax solution that MJNA offers were explained in depth and unanimously agreed upon as paving the future for Medical Marijuana.

Agria Intends to Participate in PGG Wrightson's Rights Issue and Purchase Convertible Redeemable Notes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:00 EST

BEIJING--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), today announced its intention to participate in PGG Wrightson's (NZX ticker PGW) fully underwritten pro rata renounceable rights issue.

PGG Wrightson announced today its intention to raise NZ$180.7 million through a fully underwritten pro rata renounceable rights issue. PGG Wrightson's shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for nine new shares for every eight shares held by such shareholders on the record date of November 26, 2009. The issue price for the new shares is NZ$0.45 per share. A Simplified Disclosure Prospectus for the issue has been registered by PGG Wrightson with the New Zealand Companies Office and is available on its company's website www.pggwrightson.co.nz. Copies of the prospectus will be mailed to eligible PGG Wrightson shareholders from November 27, 2

Acadian Timber Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�Acadian Timber Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:ADN.UN) is pleased to announce its monthly distribution of $0.01667 per unit, payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

Acadian Timber Income Fund is a leading supplier of primary forest products in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S. With a total of 2.4 million acres of land under management, Acadian is the second largest timberland operator in New Brunswick and Maine.

Acadian owns and manages approximately 1.1 million acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and Maine, and provides management services relating to approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands. A

Evogene Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:00 EST

Revenues Increase to $2.6 Million for 3rd Quarter 2009, Compared to $0.9 Million in 2008 and Increase to $7.4 Million for First Three Quarters 2009, Compared to $1.1 Million in 2008

Turbine Truck Engines Retains Services of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, for Potential Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

DELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. ("TTE") (OTCBB: TTEG) is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as legal counsel regarding potential mergers and acquisitions on the Pacific Rim. TTE has recently opened an office in Taipei, Taiwan, to manage inquiries concerning M&A opportunities.
Michael Rouse, TTE's President and CEO, is currently in China to meet with interested parties, and he commented, "As we continue the development of the Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine engine, we want to configure TTE in ways that most effectively capitalize on the technology and maximize shareholder value. In pursuit of these objectives, we will explore mergers with or acquisitions of enterprises whose value proposition, management team, and financial performance would enhance our current business model. Greenberg Traurig has the experience and expertise t

Food Safety and Protection Company Hollison Technologies Receives Additional Funding to Further Its Commercialization Efforts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST

OWENSBORO, KY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Hollison Technologies, LLC, provider of products and services to the food industry to detect contaminants in the food supply chain, today announced that it had received additional funding from a variety of sources. While financial details were not disclosed, the capital raised will be used to commercialize its offerings.
Hollison has developed patent pending technology that enables continuous sampling of food commodities with state-of-the-art detection of contaminants ranging from chemical to biological and radiological. The technology also allows food producers to follow commodities through a web-based software tracking capability. What makes Hollison's approach unique is that the sampling, detection and tracking can take place much faster than traditional approaches while also operating outside a conventional lab.

KL Energy Approved for First 2nd Generation Biomass Production Facility Under BCAP

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

RAPID CITY, SD--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - KL Energy Corp. (OTCBB: KLEG) today announced that the Upton, Wyoming cellulosic ethanol facility owned and operated by the company has been approved by the USDA as a biomass production facility under the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). The approval, which was announced by Senator John Thune, is believed by the company to be the first BCAP approval for a cellulosic ethanol facility.

Anything Brands Online in Partnership With Custom Cravo Farms

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST

TUCSON, AZ--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Anything Brands Online, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ANYT) Anything Brands Online announced today that it has partnered with Custom Cravo Farms to assist in the development of its previously announced farming program.
Marc Schectman, President of Custom Cravo Farms, Inc., stated, "We are extremely pleased to have this relationship with Anything Brands Online. The farms currently under development will grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, using up to 70% less water, 50% less fuel and 100% less agricultural chemicals than conventional open field operations. The program is called Custom Cravo Farms, named after Cravo Equipment, Ltd. (www.cravo.com). Cravo has been building greenhouses and growing systems for 30 years. For the last 10 years, Cravo has been fabricating greenhouses with retractable roofs and walls that roll up and down, providing

Migao Corporation Announces Increase to Previously Announced Bought Deal Financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Migao Corporation (TSX:MGO), a China-based leading specialty potash fertilizer producer, is pleased to announce that it has increased its previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters led by CIBC and Canaccord Capital Corporation. The Company now intends to issue a total of 4,940,000 common shares at a price of $7.10 per common share ("Offering Price") for gross proceeds to Migao of approximately $35 million (the "Offering"). The Offering is expected to close on or about December 10, 2009 and is subject to regulatory approval.

Migao Corporation Announces $30 Million Bought Deal Financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Migao Corporation (TSX:MGO), a China-based leading specialty potash fertilizer producer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters led by CIBC and Canaccord Capital Corporation. The Company intends to issue 4,230,000 common shares at a price of $7.10 per common share ("Offering Price") for gross proceeds to Migao of approximately $30 million (the "Offering"). The Offering is expected to close on or about December 10, 2009 and is subject to regulatory approval.

CNH Appoints Andreas Klauser President and CEO of Case IH

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:56:00 EST

BURR RIDGE, IL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today announced the appointment of Andreas Klauser as President and Chief Executive Officer of Case IH Agricultural Equipment, replacing Randal W. Baker, effective November 30, 2009.
Mr. Klauser currently heads Case IH Agricultural Equipment business in Europe and has been with the Company for 19 years. He has extensive experience in the agricultural sector and has worked closely with Mr. Baker, who is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity.

ECO2 Forests Inc. Acquires 20,000 Acres for Reforestation in the South Pacific

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - ECO2 Forests Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ECOF), an international sustainable forestry company focused on reforestation and carbon sequestration projects, has acquired 20,000 acres in the South Pacific country of Vanuatu for their first major reforestation project.
ECO2 Forest recently finalised all arrangements and contracts for the commencement of the project on the island of Malakula, Vanuatu, with the first harvest revenue forecast at US$112,520 per acre.

Great American Group(R) Employs State-of-the-Art Technology to Conduct Major Construction Equipment Auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Great American Group (OTCBB: GAMR), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, announced the successful disposition at public auction of all construction, transportation, and related equipment assets formerly of U-Brothers Equipment Rentals.
Great American Group had been contracted by a secured party to perform a total dispersal of this significant rental equipment fleet. The large amount of inventory resulted in a multi-million dollar auction of machinery and equipment, with a substantial number of late-model, low-hour, and low-mileage items as new as the 2009 model year. The sale attracted bidders from across the country, with buyers participating remotely from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Mexico, and Trinidad.

Exacto Inc. Doubling Space to Accommodate Rising Demand for Crop Protection, Pest Management Adjuvant R&D, Manufacturing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:25:00 EST

SHARON, WI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Exacto Inc. will significantly increase its capacity to develop, manufacture and distribute adjuvant products that enhance chemicals used for crop protection, pest control and vegetation management through a move to larger quarters custom-designed for lean manufacturing and quality control.
Exacto, whose adjuvants and surfactants are sold by other companies under private labels, is doubling its space by the move to a 50,000-square-foot facility in Sharon, Wis., from its original location about 20 miles southeast in Richmond, Ill.

Edisto River Ranch, Approximately 360 Acres With River Frontage, to Sell in Dec. 12 Auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:26:00 EST

AIKEN, SC--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Approximately 360 acres of forest land -- including land with frontage on the Edisto River -- will sell at auction Saturday, Dec. 12, with Albert Burney Auction Company managing the sale.
All of the property will sell at absolute auction, with no minimum bid or reserves. "The bidders will set the prices, and that means there's an opportunity for buyers to get some great values. Real estate prices now appear to have bottomed out and have begun to climb upward, so the window of opportunity for getting land of this quality at today's prices may close before long," said Warren Ward, president of the auction company.

CNH to Participate in Citi North American Credit Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

BURR RIDGE, IL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - CNH today announced that it will participate in the 2009 Citi North American Credit Conference, which takes place November 17-18 at 388 Greenwich Street Conference Center, New York City. The conference will include a presentation at 9:10 a.m. EST on November 18 by Albert S. Trefts, Jr., Senior Director Investor Relations & Capital Markets.
To listen to the webcast, please visit: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/credit09/37202252.cfm. A replay of this event will be available one hour after its conclusion until February 16, 2010. The link to the webcast can also be accessed through CNH's corporate website at www.cnh.com.

High Liner Foods Illustrates Its Commitment to Seafood Sustainability With New, Expanded Role for a Key Executive

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Company Appoints Bill DiMento as Its Corporate Director of Sustainability