FLW

USDA and Cooperators Boost Reduction and Re-utilization of Food Loss and Waste in Asia

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The aim of this forum was to boost reduction of escalating FLW across the globe and potential re-utilization through innovative technologies.

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  • The aim of this forum was to boost reduction of escalating FLW across the globe and potential re-utilization through innovative technologies.
  • USDA's Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Guangzhou launched this forum and hopes to hold similar discussions in the future.
  • The last two presentations focused on food waste, where an average of 17% waste in total food supply chain was estimated to occur post-retail.
  • Recycling of nutrients from food waste from selected sources (i.e., food supermarkets) via industrialized husbandry of black soldier fly appears a more viable solution to food waste re-utilization  than general composting and direct animal feeding.

Grundéns Renews Sponsorship with MLF and Adds Athletes

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Friday, January 27, 2023

POULSBO, Wash., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today continues its commitment to the bass community by renewing its sponsorship of Major League Fishing (MLF) and expanding its ambassador roster of MLF pros. Grundéns will continue to be the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour and the MLF5 Circuits while adding three new ambassadors, Jonathon VanDam, Randall Tharp, and Dennis Berhorst. The brand will also have a strong presence at the MLF REDCREST event, showing off its apparel and footwear at the REDCREST Expo.

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  • The brand will also have a strong presence at the MLF REDCREST event, showing off its apparel and footwear at the REDCREST Expo.
  • Grundéns is the presenting sponsor of the first Bass Pro Tour stop at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes on February 13-18, 2023.
  • This accomplished group of athletes has amassed over $9 million in career earnings and 34 MLF wins.
  • He currently fishes in the MLF Toyota Series and MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing league.

Expanded Bassmaster Elite Series Field Will Feature 104 Anglers In 2023

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

announced the new expanded field for the 2023 Elite Series .

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  • announced the new expanded field for the 2023 Elite Series .
  • Next year, 104 anglers will compete for an Elite Series purse of over $6.9 million.
  • "The Elite Series field is absolutely stacked, and fans are going to love following their favorite anglers as well as meeting this talented crop of rookies.
  • Along with Nixon, who is joining the field via a Legends exemption, there are also two former Elite Series anglers who requalified for the tour through the Opens Series points standings.

Wheeler Wins Again! Tennessee Angler Wins Third Event of Season at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage Six at Lake Champlain Presented by Googan Baits

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Also winning late Junes Bass Pro Tour stop at the St. Lawrence River, Wheeler now becomes the first angler to ever win back-to-back Stages on the Bass Pro Tour, and the first angler to ever win three in one season.

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  • Also winning late Junes Bass Pro Tour stop at the St. Lawrence River, Wheeler now becomes the first angler to ever win back-to-back Stages on the Bass Pro Tour, and the first angler to ever win three in one season.
  • The Toyota Stage Six at Lake Champlain Presented by Googan Baits featured anglers competing with a 2-pound minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable.
  • The MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage Six at Lake Champlain Presented by Googan Baits was hosted by the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and the City of Plattsburgh.
  • Television coverage of the Toyota Stage Six at Lake Champlain Presented by Googan Baits will premiere at 7 a.m.

Subcontractors Invited to Express Interest in Fort Leonard Wood Housing Construction Project

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Interested parties should contact Balfour Beatty Communities Project Manager Geoff Hutcherson at [email protected] by March 15 to receive the required prequalification paperwork.

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  • Interested parties should contact Balfour Beatty Communities Project Manager Geoff Hutcherson at [email protected] by March 15 to receive the required prequalification paperwork.
  • Subcontractors who express interest after the March 15 deadline will not qualify to receive the RFP package.
  • Fort Leonard Wood Homes is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Communities and the U.S. Army under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI).
  • Balfour Beatty Communities is an active owner and operator of residential real estate in the multifamily, student and military housing sectors across the United States.

Major League Fishing To Acquire Fishing League Worldwide

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the worlds largest tournament-fishing organization.

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  • Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the worlds largest tournament-fishing organization.
  • Were thrilled about welcoming FLW to the MLF team, said Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of Major League Fishing.
  • As part of the Major League Fishing team, we look forward to enhancing and expanding tournament offerings to our anglers and fans.
  • Major League Fishing and Fishing League Worldwide anticipate an acquisition close date of October 31, 2019.

Thrift Goes Wire-to-Wire, Wins Professional Bass Fishing’s 2019 FLW Cup

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina , brought a five-bass limit to the stage weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces, Sunday to claim the title of FLW Cup Champion at the FLW Cup on Lake Hamilton .

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  • Pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina , brought a five-bass limit to the stage weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces, Sunday to claim the title of FLW Cup Champion at the FLW Cup on Lake Hamilton .
  • Sunday's final weigh-in marked the finale of the 2019 FLW Cup, which featured 52 of the best professional bass anglers from across North America.
  • Television coverage of the 2019 FLW Cup at Lake Hamilton will premiere in the fall of 2019.
  • FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated FLW" television show while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros.

Thrift Extends Lead at Day Two of Professional Bass Fishing’s FLW Cup

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Sunday, August 11, 2019

Today was a long, trying day, but thats the way I like it, said Thrift, who has now made the top-10 cut in 10 of his 13 career FLW Cup appearances.

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  • Today was a long, trying day, but thats the way I like it, said Thrift, who has now made the top-10 cut in 10 of his 13 career FLW Cup appearances.
  • FLW fans will also enjoy the Bass & BBQ Festival in conjunction with the FLW Expo.
  • The Morning Takeoff, FLW Expo, Bass & BBQ event, live concert and weigh-ins are all free and open to the public.
  • FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated FLW" television show while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros.

Thrift Leads Day One of Professional Bass Fishing’s FLW Cup

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Saturday, August 10, 2019

FLW Tour stalwart Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina , weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 3 ounces to take the early lead after Day One of the three day event.

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  • FLW Tour stalwart Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina , weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 3 ounces to take the early lead after Day One of the three day event.
  • Thats what I did today and I caught fish off of stuff that I had never even fished in practice, said Thrift, who has never won an FLW Cup but has 9 top-10 finishes in FLW Cup competition most in Tour history.
  • Of the five bass that Thrift brought to the stage, he said that three came shallow and two came from brush piles offshore.
  • FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated FLW" television show while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros.

Illinois Tourism Kicks off National Travel & Tourism Week Announcing New Frank Lloyd Wright Trail in Illinois

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Monday, May 7, 2018

Illinois Tourism Director Cory Jobe will formally announce the new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail at a press event at Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, at 10am.

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  • Illinois Tourism Director Cory Jobe will formally announce the new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail at a press event at Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, at 10am.
  • "The new trail celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright history and his connection to Illinois, allowing tourists from around the world to discover the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America's greatest architects."
  • "We are looking forward to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail in Illinois and welcoming guests from around the world to see all that Frank Lloyd Wright has to offer and experience Wright history here in Illinois."
  • Download the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Press Kit : Press Kit includes 13 Frank Lloyd Wright Trail sites, images, new FLW Trail itineraries, signage and FLW Trust fact sheets.