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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7(th) annual Soy & Grain Trade Summit, Sept. 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, is poised to set the industry in motion with coverage of the latest topics across the global oilseed and grains value chain, presentations by industry experts, and a behind-the-scenes look into industry operations during two interactive tours. "We are grateful to the local facilities for hosting these tours as they are a great complement to the...

FIVE POINTS, Calif., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced an important step in increasing its presence in sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership with the company's longstanding representative in Sudan, the company is hiring an agronomist dedicated to supporting sales of S&W's alfalfa varieties, and any other forage products S&W may also offer in the future. The agronomist will work with existing and potential customers throughout...

FIVE POINTS, Calif., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced that it is harvesting alfalfa seed on 350 acres of leased farmland in the Imperial Valley of California, the first of the company's more than 4,600 acres of farmland dedicated to production of S&W proprietary alfalfa varieties in 2012. Due primarily to weather factors in the United States and Australia, S&W believes that non dormant alfalfa seed will be in shorter than...

ST. LOUIS, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More Americans than ever consider omega-3s "healthy." The number of consumers who perceive omega-3 as a healthy fatty acid rose five points to 84 percent, according to the United Soybean Board's (USB) 19(th) annual Consumer Attitudes about Nutrition survey (vs. 79 percent in 2011). "Omega-3 continues to be the only fat consumers perceive as more healthy than unhealthy," says Lisa Kelly, MPH, RD, for the United Soybean Board. (Photo:...

Soyfoods help athletes of all levels meet performance goals WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2012 Olympic Games are just days away, as Team USA prepares to compete in London, Americans here at home look for ways to incorporate more exercise and physical activity into their own lives. Optimal nutrition is imperative for physical activity, athletic performance, strength training, and recovery. Food and nutrition expert, Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD,...

BOSTON, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With a continually expanding list of registrants, including commodity buyers and sellers, and an all-encompassing agenda covering global trends addressed by experts from leading organizations in the oilseed and feed grains industry, the 7(th) annual Soy & Grain Trade Summit (www.soyandgraintrade.com) in New Orleans, Sept. 17-19, promises to be the venue for unparalleled networking opportunities, knowledge gathering and on-the-spot trading...

SAO PAULO, July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Approval by the European Commission on June 28th of the commercialization of the new technology of transgenic soy that combines in a single seed tolerance for herbicides and resistance to insects, represents an opening of the market and acceptance of the benefits and safety of genetically modified seeds for the world, according to the Brazilian Association of Seeds and Seedlings (ABRASEM). ABRASEM is celebrating the opening of new doors to varieties...

WINNIPEG, July 5, 2012 /CNW/ - On August, 1, 2012, grading changes to red lentils take effect in Western Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission announced. These changes include specifications for the percentage of copper and bleached seeds in red lentils. "Based on scientific research and in close collaboration with the red lentil industry, the Western Standards Committee recommended changes to red lentil grading," explains Elwin Hermanson, Chair of the Western Standards...

INDIANAPOLIS, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. soybean farmers are well aware of the United Nations projection that global food production will have to rise by 50% by the year 2030 to meet the demands of a growing population. Soybeans are emerging as a critical crop of a healthy and abundant food to feed the world. Soy products provide healthful food in the form of tofu, edamame, soy milk, and other vegetarian options. Most soybean meal, however, is used in animal feed to create...

Soybeans soaking in warm water could become a new "green" source for production of a cancer-fighting substance now manufactured in a complicated and time-consuming industrial process, scientists are reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Hari B. Krishnan and colleagues explain that the substance, Bowman-Birk Protease Inhibitor (BBI), has shown promise for preventing certain forms of cancer in clinical trials. Those human tests resulted from evidence of BBI's...