Agriculture

The American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates voted today to pass a groundbreaking policy on veal calf housing that promotes both animal health and welfare. The resolution passed by a landslide 88.7 percent vote.

Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. announced today that pursuant to the previously announced recapitalization described in the management proxy circular dated June 24, 2008 , the following individuals will be appointed to serve on the new Board of Directors of th

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking nominations for the 2008 Canadian Agri-Food Awards of Excellence. These awards honour the best in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

The PRT Forest Regeneration Income Fund announced today a cash distribution of $0.02 per unit for the month ending July 31, 2008. The distribution will be payable on August 15, 2008 to unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2008. For

Suncor Energy's St. Clair Ethanol Plant is expanding to double its production of cleaner-burning, renewable energy, thanks to a $25 million investment by the Government of Canada.

Urea prices reached record highs in June 2008, increasing the pressure on the AdBlue market's already tight margins. When combined with the additional pressure from the soaring price of automotive diesel, and growing doubts over the health of the commerc

Cummins Inc. and the Fiat Group subsidiaries CNH Global N.V. and Iveco S.p.A. have agreed to unwind their existing joint ventures in the area of diesel engines.

Albert Garrett, President of Michigan Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees , AFL-CIO, issued the following statement: