American Humane Association Issues Stern Response to Undercover Video of Farm Animal Abuse
DENVER, May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Humane Association expressed outrage over shocking video footage released today by animal advocacy group Mercy For Animals that allegedly shows farm workers subjecting cows and young calves to viciously horrible abuse. The group stated that the
The ASPCA Issues Statement Regarding the Office of the Inspector General’s Audit of Large-Scale Dog Breeder Industry
NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was horrified and saddened to read the Office of the Inspector General’s audit detailing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s lax and ineffective enforcement of the Anima
Ronnie Green Selected as New IANR Vice Chancellor, VP
LINCOLN, Neb., May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Sutton resident and beef geneticist Ronnie D. Green has been named University of Nebraska Vice President and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Green, Global Technical S
AVMA Condemns Abuse of Dairy Cows Shown in New Video
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Upon viewing deeply disturbing new footage showing cows and calves being abused at an Ohio dairy farm, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today strongly condemned the cruelty and issued a call for stricter adherence to humane animal
2010 Pennsylvania Farm Market Guide Helps Consumers Find Locally Grown Food, Support Farmers
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumers will find it easier to enjoy the fresh taste of locally produced foods by reading the 2010 Consumer’s Guide to Pennsylvania Farm Markets, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said today.
“Pennsylvania’s more than 1,200 farm markets an
American Wind Capital Acquires Wind Farm Capital
ESSEX, Conn., May 26 /PRNewswire/ — American Wind Capital Company (AWCC), a leader in monetizing royalties from wind and other renewable energy projects, today announced an agreement to acquire Wind Farm Capital (WFC), a Connecticut-based company that also acquires royalty assets. Financial details
Monsanto’s Hugh Grant to Address Investors at Bernstein Conference
ST. LOUIS, May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) will hold a webcast next Wednesday, June 2, in conjunction with a presentation by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference. The webcast will begin at approximat
Plant BioTech World Congress to Highlight Scientific Discoveries and Technologies Bringing New Hope to Feeding the World and Improving Lives
ST. LOUIS, May 26 /PRNewswire/ — Discoveries that can increase crop yields and productivity, create sustainable forests and new medicines, and other advances to improve the lives of farmers and others’ lives, especially in the world’s poorest countries, will be among the recurring themes of pr
Fuel Discount Today: 85 Cents Off for 85 Minutes
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26 /PRNewswire/ — Indianapolis motorists are invited to fill up for less today at McClure Oil located at 4945 W 71st St, Indianapolis. From 1:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m., an 85 cents per gallon* discount is being offered on E85 and regular gas, thanks to a promotion by the Brazilian Suga
GAIN Calls on Leaders to Tackle the ‘Double Burden’ of Malnutrition in the MENA Region
DUBAI, UAE, May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — While wealthy Gulf States are
grappling with a new epidemic of obesity, millions across the Middle East and
North Africa still suffer the hidden hunger of under-nutrition.
This is the ‘double-burden’ of malnutrition in the MENA region and both
condit
