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Willowood Forms USA Subsidiary With Former AgValue President
January 28, 2010
Hong Kong's Willowood Limited has entered into an agreement with Brian Heinze, former AgValue President and CEO, to form Willowood USA.
CTL Guatemala Obtains ISO 9001:2008 Certifications
January 27, 2010
Central America-Toll Manufacture & Logistics has obtained Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 certification.
DuPont Worker Dies At Chemical Plant
January 26, 2010
An employee at a DuPont chemical plant has died after exposure to a phosgene -- a chemical intermediate used to make pesticides -- from a ruptured hose.
IFDC Appoints African Union Commissioner To Board Of Directors
January 22, 2010
African Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, the Honorable Rhoda
Peace Tumusiime, has accepted an appointment to the IFDC Board of Directors.
Dmrkynetec Sold To GfK
January 22, 2010
Crop protection market research company Dmrkynetec has been sold to Gfk Group.
Viterra Opens Australian Grain Facility
January 21, 2010
Declining commodity prices and lower fertilizer margins hurt Viterra 2009 revenues, but its purchase of ABB Grain Ltd. and the opening of a new grain facility in Australia should help next year's numbers.
Net Profit Jumps 55% For Rallis India
January 15, 2010
Rallis India saw a 55% net increase in Q3, which ended December 31, 2009.
DuPont and BASF Settle Patent Dispute
January 13, 2010
DuPont and BASF have and agreed to cross-license patents, resolving a dispute over GM traits.
Biobest Group Announces New R&D Director
January 13, 2010
Biobest N.V. announces Dr. Felix Wäckers as Director R&D of the group.
African Farmers To Get Free, Open Education Network
January 12, 2010
$1 million grant to help US university disseminate best practices for crop production.
Dupont Asks For DOJ Intervention On Monsanto
January 11, 2010
