NEW HOLLAND, PA (February 25, 2010) – As the Clean Energy Leader, New Holland has been pioneering the use of biodiesel in agricultural machinery since 2006, and is currently researching the most advanced technologies. The Brand developed the award-winning NH2TM tractor, the first to use hydrogen fuel cells, and the Energy Independent Farm concept, therefore exploring ways to enable farmers to reach zero emissions and energy independence in the future.

In the meantime, Tier 4A emissions regulations will become a legal requirement in 2011 for medium- and heavy-duty engines above 174hp (130 kW). Once again New Holland intends to be at the forefront of the industry, with ingenious solutions that make farming easier and more efficient while respecting the environment. “We believe that a one size fits all approach just won’t work in modern farming,” explains Pierre Lahutte, Director of Global Marketing and Communication for New Holland Agriculture. more

Osage Bio Energy is the only ethanol producer in the U.S. to offer this co-product

GLEN ALLEN, VA, (AgPR), Feb. 23, 2010 – Osage Bio Energy announced today it has signed a contract with Land O’Lakes Purina Feed to market its barley protein meal (BPM), a co-product of its ethanol bio-processing operation.

Osage Bio Energy’s first plant, Appomattox Bio Energy, located in Hopewell, Va., is currently under construction and scheduled to come online in late spring 2010. When complete, it will be the first commercial scale barley-to-ethanol processing plant in the United States. A co-product derived from processing barley into ethanol, BPM is a new protein-rich animal feed ingredient.

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[Lexington, KENTUCKY]- Alltech, a global animal health company, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, with more than 2,300 employees in 120 countries, is proud to support National Teach Ag Day on February 25, 2010. Not only does this day celebrate agriculture as a whole, but it emphasises the importance of education within the agriculture industry. Education represents the cornerstone of Alltech’s endeavour to create and innovate. Alltech’s educational focus is embodied through two education initiatives, Alltech’s Young Scientist Program and Kidzone.

The president and founder of Alltech, Dr. Pearse Lyons states the importance of this day, “The future of agriculture is in education. As leaders within the agricultural industry, it is our job to engage and educate the next generation on the important role of agriculture in our lives and to nurture a passion for our industry. Alltech is doing its part by providing global programs such as the Young more

A Member of the TR50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, DuPont Saw 39 Percent of Revenue from Products Introduced in 2009

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 25, 2010 – DuPont Senior Vice President and Chief Science & Technology Officer Uma Chowdhry announced the company’s innovation results set a new record in 2009 despite the global economic recession. more

Harrisvaccines Inc. Research Team Takes Advantage of Destron Fearing Bio-Thermo LifeChip(R) Technology

SO. ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Digital Angel /quotes/comstock/15*!diga/quotes/nls/diga (DIGA 0.47, 0.00, 0.00%) , an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its Destron Fearing unit has been chosen to provide its Bio-Thermo(R) LifeChips(R) and DTR-4(R) hand-held readers to researchers to aid in the development of vaccines designed to protect swine from two of the industry’s most costly diseases, Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV).

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Carhartt and Cintas Launch Contest to Celebrate New Partnership

Cincinnati, Oh. – Carhartt and Cintas have launched its search for North America’s toughest workers. The Are You Carhartt Tough? Contest is being conducted in conjunction with the roll-out of a new product line being offered by the two companies.

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS), North America’s largest uniform supplier, has partnered with Carhartt, a global manufacturer of premium workwear, to offer Carhartt garments for the first time in a Uniform Rental Program.

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HERENTALS, Belgium – February 10, 2010 – Kemin is pleased to announce that Jan-Jeroen De Beucker has been appointed Marketing Director of Kemin Agrifoods worldwide, based in Herentals, Belgium.

He will be responsible for developing and executing the global Kemin Agrifoods marketing strategy as well as managing the overall branding and promotion of the Agrifoods business. His appointment is effective as of March 1, 2010.

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New Logo and Focus on the Manna Pro Brand are Direct Result of Extensive Consumer Research.

Chesterfield, Mo. – Trusted animal nutrition manufacturer Manna Pro has launched a new corporate logo and brand identity which reflect the modern values of its primary customer base. The new Manna Pro logo and tagline, Nurturing Life, were introduced at the company’s national sales meeting on January 25, attended by Manna Pro’s management team, regional sales people and production facility staff. It was rolled out to customers February 1. New packaging for Manna Pro’s products will begin appearing as early as April, and a new corporate web site is expected to launch later in 2010.

Manna Pro produces high-quality animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of animals. Its largest group of products is geared to horses, but the company also produces feed for goats, chickens, cows, pigs, rabbits, more

Acquisition Will Strengthen Novus’s Portfolio in the Livestock Feed Industry and Expand Global Reach

St. Louis, Mo., February 9, 2010 - Novus International, Inc. announced today they have completed the acquisition of the Animal Nutrition Division of Albion Laboratories Inc, a company based in Clearfield, UT. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Products from the acquisition, including the MAAC (R) chelated trace mineral product line, will align with Novus’s MINTREX® and GLYTREX® chelated trace mineral products and further expand Novus’s mineral technology. This acquisition will enable Novus to offer a broader range of products to address the needs of different customers in different parts of the world to support their livestock operations. more

Rosemary Mucklow, recently inducted as one of the charter members of the MEAT INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME during a special ceremony in Chicago, is one of the meat industry’s most prominent leaders and a vigorous advocate for the interests of the nation’s meat and poultry packers and processors, both large and small.

From 1982 until 2007, she served as the Executive Director of the National Meat Association, an association representing meatpackers, processors, wholesalers, sausage makers and related companies. During that time, she has been tirelessly engaged on a variety of critical issues, such as HACCP implementation, inspection reform and food-safety initiatives. more