Primary industries

ACS American Construction Source Acquires Freeborn Lumber Company

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Building Systems, Venture capital, Home Goods, Natural Resources, Forest Products, Professional services, Retail, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Timber industry, LBM, Albert Lea, Lumber, Construction, Freeborn, Primary industries, Natural Resources, Primary sector of the economy

American Construction Source (ACS) , a leading national building materials platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors, backed by Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group , today announced the acquisition of Freeborn Lumber Company (Freeborn) located in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

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  • American Construction Source (ACS) , a leading national building materials platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors, backed by Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group , today announced the acquisition of Freeborn Lumber Company (Freeborn) located in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
  • We are pleased to add Freeborn, which has been serving customers in Minnesota and Iowa since 1946, to our growing portfolio of service-oriented lumber and building materials locations, said James Drexinger , CEO of ACS.
  • ACS American Construction Sourceis a lumber and building materials (LBM) distributor with 70+ locations in 7 states serving the needs of custom home builders, repair & remodel contractors, and DIY consumers.
  • ACS provides lumber and building materials (LBM) businesses the resources, leverage, and focus to make their ideas happen.

Global Fermented Feed Ingredient Market: Focus on Ingredient Type (Amino Acids, Vitamins, Enzymes, Organic Acids, Probiotics), Animal Type (Poultry, Swine, Aquatic), Supply Chain, Emerging Trends and Regulatory Landscape - Analysis & Forecast, 2018-2023

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Animal feed, Food and drink, Livestock, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Ruminant, Primary industries, Articles

Market players across the animal feed supply chain are actively working toward the development of sustainable animal production systems.

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  • Market players across the animal feed supply chain are actively working toward the development of sustainable animal production systems.
  • What is the revenue generated by the different animal types such as poultry, ruminants, swine, and aquatic animals in the fermented feed ingredients market?
  • What is the revenue generated for fermented feed ingredients for different animal and ingredient types in different regions?
  • The report is a compilation of fermented feed ingredients market segmented by ingredient type, ingredient form, animal type, and region.

Harrison Poultry Appoints Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Retail, Food, Beverage, Livestock, Animal welfare, Chickens, Poultry farming, Feed manufacturing, Food and drink, Agriculture, Primary industries

Harrison Poultry today announced James I. Vincent has joined the family owned, fully integrated poultry processing company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • Harrison Poultry today announced James I. Vincent has joined the family owned, fully integrated poultry processing company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190529005674/en/
    Executive Vice President and CFO Jamie Vincent joins Harrison Poultry during its strategic expansion into Taliaferro County.
  • In his new role, Vincent will lead Harrison Poultrys financial operations and will report to CEO David Bleth.
  • Harrison Poultry in December 2018 broke ground on a state-of-the-art chicken feed manufacturing facility and hatchery in Crawfordville to support rising demand for poultry.

Beef Checkoff Launches New and Improved Veal Farm Website

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Beef, Veal, Commodity checkoff program, Primary sector of the economy, Primary industries, Human activities

"Created for everyone, from consumers to farmers, the Veal Farm website offers a window into how special-fed veal calves are raised today."

Key Points: 
  • "Created for everyone, from consumers to farmers, the Veal Farm website offers a window into how special-fed veal calves are raised today."
  • The videos feature veal farmers, a veterinarian and a nutritionist who address key questions such as "What do veal calves eat?
  • The Veal Farm website also provides resources for industry professionals who conduct education and certification training for the Veal Quality Assurance (VQA) program.
  • The Beef Checkoff Program ( www.MyBeefCheckoff.com ) was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill.

United States Softwood Lumber Suppliers Market Supply & Demand Outlook 2017-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 10, 2019
Natural Resources, Forest Products, Timber industry, Forestry, Lumber, Woodworking, Primary industries, Natural Resources, Primary sector of the economy

The "Future Supplier of Softwood Lumber to the US Market - Supply and Demand Outlook 2017-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Future Supplier of Softwood Lumber to the US Market - Supply and Demand Outlook 2017-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Supply Curve Analysis: The study constructs a US softwood lumber supply curve using alternative projections of softwood lumber demand and supply on a delivered cost basis to identify the most likely suppliers to the US market, and discuss how delivered costs and trade may be impacted by changing sources of supply.
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    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190510005163/en/

Wood Resources International LLC: Sawmill Profit Margins Fell Substantially in North America During the Second Half of 2018 After Reaching Record Highs in the 2Q/18

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Timber industry, Wood, Primary industries, Forestry, Lumber, Sawmill

Average lumber prices for southern yellow pine were down 12% quarter-over-quarter in the 3Q/18, which was then followed by a reduction of 17% in the 4Q/18.

Key Points: 
  • Average lumber prices for southern yellow pine were down 12% quarter-over-quarter in the 3Q/18, which was then followed by a reduction of 17% in the 4Q/18.
  • With lumber prices continuing to decline faster than log prices in early 2019, profit margins have continued to slide in the 1Q/19.
  • Sawmills in British Columbia have also seen the prices for lumber in the US market come down substantially during the second half of 2018.
  • Sawmill margins for 2018 were slightly below their five-year averages, but still higher than the average for the past 14 years.

West Fraser Appearing on Season 2 of Emmy-Nominated Tomorrow's World Today

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Timber industry, Wood products, Forestry, Lumber, Woodworking, Primary industries, Natural Resources, Primary sector of the economy

The second episode of season two teaches fans about sustainable lumber manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • The second episode of season two teaches fans about sustainable lumber manufacturing.
  • The episode explores how West Fraser gets the most valuable wood products out of every log to supply the demand for lumber used in construction across North America.
  • "We are pleased to have the opportunity to show how our employees use state-of-the-art technology to manufacture the sustainable lumber products featured on Tomorrow's World Today," said Chuck Watkins, Vice-President, U.S Lumber Manufacturing for West Fraser.
  • Tomorrow's World Today, which was nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy, returns to Science Channel for season two beginning Saturday, May 4.

Investor Group Calls For Rejection Of Lumber Liquidators Proxy Proposals

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Natural Resources, Forest Products, Professional services, Finance, Lumber Liquidators, Wood, LL, Lumber, Chernobyl liquidators, Primary industries, Natural Resources

The Lumber Liquidators Value Committee (LLVC) recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST all management proposals to be tabled at the Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL) Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 22, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Lumber Liquidators Value Committee (LLVC) recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST all management proposals to be tabled at the Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL) Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 22, 2019.
  • This hardly seems appropriate considering that Lumber Liquidators' stock collapsed almost 70% in 2018 and the company lost over $54 million.
  • More details can be found at http://rebuildll.rizzicapital.com/
    LLVC is a coalition of value oriented investors with a sizable stake in Lumber Liquidators.
  • We believe that with a clear plan and effective leadership, Lumber Liquidators can once again become a great and prosperous corporation.

FTD Hosts the 2019 FTD World Cup in Philadelphia

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Floral industry, Floristry, Primary industries, Handicrafts, Flowers, Downers Grove, Illinois, Florists' Transworld Delivery, Wayne County, Michigan, FTD, Floral design, Phil Rulloda, ProFlowers

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leading online floral gifting brand Florists' Transworld Delivery (NASDAQ:FTD) will host the 2019 FTD World Cup flower design competition at the Philadelphia Flower Show, bringing top floral designers from around the globe under one roof.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leading online floral gifting brand Florists' Transworld Delivery (NASDAQ:FTD) will host the 2019 FTD World Cup flower design competition at the Philadelphia Flower Show, bringing top floral designers from around the globe under one roof.
  • The FTD World Cup is the one of the world's most prestigious events in the floral industry, held approximately every four to six years.
  • This is the first time the three-day floral design competition will be held in the United States since 1985.
  • Former FTD World Cup champion, Per Benjamin, will be the commentator during the event, and crown the winner title of FTD World Cup Champion 2019 on March 3, 2019 during the gala dinner.

$649.28 Bn Compound Feed Market - Global Outlook & Forecasts 2017-2026

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Livestock, Animal feed, Animal husbandry, Feed additive, Primary industries, Feed, Food and drink, Food, Agriculture

The "Compound Feed - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Compound Feed - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Compound Feed market accounted for $410.15 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $649.28 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.
  • There are numerous advantages related to the compound feed product usage which includes high meat product quality, food nutritional quality, and cost effective nutrition enhancement.
  • The establishment of the modern feed industry processes and systems such as feed machinery manufacturing, feed additives, feed ingredients, feed processing, feed education & science, management of safety and quality of feed, along with statistical and informational service has led to the development of the Chinese feed industry.