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BELLE GLADE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul R. Orsenigo was appointed to the Board of Directors of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative at its August 18, 2011 Board meeting filling the unexpired term ending January 2013 held by the recently deceased Fritz Stein, Jr. Orsenigo, 54, was born in West Palm Beach and raised in Belle Glade. He graduated from the University of Florida (UF) in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He knew he wanted to be a farmer since he was...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today reported second quarter core earnings of $10.0 million ($0.94 per diluted common share), compared to second quarter 2010 core earnings of $5.3 million ($0.50 per diluted common share). The 90 percent increase in second quarter core earnings was due primarily to increased net interest income earned on a higher level of outstanding business volume compared to a year...
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), announced that net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which ended on June 30, 2011, was $15.9 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to last year's first quarter net income of $25.3 million, or $0.87 per diluted share. These results include $6.9 million before taxes, or $0.19 per diluted share, in restructuring...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a quarterly dividend on each of the Corporation's three classes of common stock - Class A Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B Voting Common Stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM). The quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock will be payable on September 30, 2011 to holders of record of...
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) today announced the appointment of Ronald H. Farmer to its Board of Directors. Mr. Farmer was appointed to a term that expires at Valeant's 2012 annual shareholder meeting. Mr. Farmer's election brings the Company's board to 11 members. Mr. Farmer, aged 60, is the Managing Director of Mosaic Capital Partners, a Toronto-based holding company with interests in several...
NEW ORLEANS, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance(SM) (USFRA), comprised of prominent national, regional and state agricultural groups and their partners, today announced plans to lead a conversation with Americans, addressing concerns about their food, where it comes from and how it's raised. This movement will give farmers and ranchers a voice in traditional and social media conversations about agriculture - where it doesn't exist now - as well with key...
WORMER, The Netherlands, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer cooperatives in Cote d'Ivoire are benefiting from average yield improvements of nearly 50%, a 30% reduction in major pest problems and quality improvements in bean fermentation as a result of Cargill's farmer training to support sustainable cocoa production and certification. Following on from the success of these pilot cooperatives, the training programme is being expanded to Cameroon, the world's fourth largest cocoa producer....
Richard J. Arsenault, attorney for U.S. rice farmers, notes the "long, hard fought battle" has finally produced an "excellent result." St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 04, 2011 (MDL # 1811 U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri) Bayer CropScience has agreed to a $750 million dollar global settlement with rice farmers over contamination by Bayer's experimental "Liberty Link" genetically modified rice. The controversial GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) was discovered in...
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panther Systems, a leading provider of Quality Control and Automation Systems and Production Management software for the pulp, paper, and tissue industry, has appointed Phil Farmer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Farmer joins Panther with 25 years of experience in the paper industry. Since 1999 he has held key leadership roles both as a General Manager and Division Vice President at Caraustar, and General Manager at RockTenn, and most...
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a quarterly dividend on each of the Corporation's three classes of common stock - Class A Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B Voting Common Stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM). The quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock will be payable on June 30, 2011 to holders of record of common...
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The Boerboel is a very large South African working breed. It was originally bred to be a farmer's dog and to defend the homestead. It is a heavy mastiff breed that is obedient, intelligent and dominant. It is thought that the breed was derived from interbreeding African species with French, British and Dutch breeds. The Boerboel should stand 23 to 28 inches high and can weigh between 154 and 200 pounds. It is a well-balanced, substantial breed. Its head is one of its most recognizable...
