Breeds

New Heritage Breeds Forever Stamps Honor Genetic Diversity in Farm Animals

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Livestock, Domesticated animals, Breeds, Branches of biology, Breeding, Poultry, Rare breed, Animal breeding

Postal Service on stamps dedicated today at a ceremony at George Washington\'s Mount Vernon in Virginia.\n"The stamps beautifully represent the priceless genetic diversity of heritage breeds in the United States," said dedicating official, Steve Monteith, U.S.

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  • Postal Service on stamps dedicated today at a ceremony at George Washington\'s Mount Vernon in Virginia.\n"The stamps beautifully represent the priceless genetic diversity of heritage breeds in the United States," said dedicating official, Steve Monteith, U.S.
  • "Understanding the history of heritage breeds and their abilities for survival and self-sufficiency it\'s easy to see their value.
  • Greg Breeding served as art director.\nThe Heritage Breeds Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
  • News of the Heritage Breeds stamps is being shared with the hashtag #HeritageBreedsStamps.\nWith the worldwide adoption of industrial farming, a few breeds of livestock were standardized for maximum productivity.

Pineywoods Benefits Expands With First Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Employee benefits, Pineywoods cattle, Breeds, Domesticated animals

b'TAMPA, Fla., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa-based Pineywoods Benefits (PWB) announced today its purchase of the employee benefits division of Blu Sky Benefits, an employee benefits and 401(k) advising firm located in Tampa.\n"We\'re excited for this first strategic partnership that expands local access to cost-effective, full-service employee benefits planning and administration for employers and human resource professionals in West Central Florida," said Jeff Lenderman, principal and founder of Pineywoods Benefits.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa-based Pineywoods Benefits (PWB) announced today its purchase of the employee benefits division of Blu Sky Benefits, an employee benefits and 401(k) advising firm located in Tampa.\n"We\'re excited for this first strategic partnership that expands local access to cost-effective, full-service employee benefits planning and administration for employers and human resource professionals in West Central Florida," said Jeff Lenderman, principal and founder of Pineywoods Benefits.
  • "This alliance reflects our strategy to build business organically and sustainably through mutually beneficial collaborations with local firms that complement and expand our Pineywoods employee benefits business and portfolio of Pineywoods companies.
  • As founder of Blu Sky Benefits and S.mart Advising, Martinez will continue to provide employee benefits consulting to Pineywoods Benefits while he expands his 401(k) advising business through S.mart Advising.\n"Our companies are mutually aligned in culture and customer care.
  • Its core holdings comprise six lines of affiliated businesses: Pineywoods Realty, Pineywoods Title, Pineywoods Insurance, Pineywoods Mortgage, Pineywoods Capital and Pineywoods Benefits.\n'

Pineywoods Realty Ranked Among Top-in-State, Offers Branching and Licensing Opportunities

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Pineywoods cattle, Breeds, Domesticated animals

"We've built a culture and business that people really love to be a part of," said Ryan Chamblee, Managing Broker for Pineywoods Realty.

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  • "We've built a culture and business that people really love to be a part of," said Ryan Chamblee, Managing Broker for Pineywoods Realty.
  • Becoming a Pineywoods Realty office starts as a two-way street: prospective agents and the Pineywoods Realty team both interview one another to ensure a good business and culture fit.
  • To learn more about branching and licensing with Pineywoods Realty, contact Ryan Chamblee at (813) 225-1890 or send an email to [email protected] .
  • About Pineywoods Realty: Pineywoods Realty, part of the Pineywoods platform and named after the native Florida cattle, is an all-in-one real estate solution that offers an entrepreneurial and efficient approach for agents, property managers, buyers and sellers.

Acceligen Opens Doors in Brazil

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Cattle, Livestock, Molecular biology, Plant breeding, Beef, Breeds

Acceligen do Brazil will offer its Precision Breeding services, including tolerance to heat stress to local cattlemen in the beef and dairy industries.

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  • Acceligen do Brazil will offer its Precision Breeding services, including tolerance to heat stress to local cattlemen in the beef and dairy industries.
  • The company's presence in Brazil marks an opportunity to deploy gene-edited traits in adapted breeds of South America as well as to introduce new breeds adapted for tropical production conditions.
  • The opening of this international office comes as one of many initiatives being launched by Acceligen in 2020 and 2021.
  • Founded in 2014, Acceligen is a recognized global leader in the development, deployment, and commercialization of precision animal breeding technologies.

Neogen, Angus Genetics launch improved Angus GS(SM)

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Cattle, Livestock, Angus cattle, American Angus Association, Angus, Breeds

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) have launched updated content to Angus GSSM the first genomic profiler designed specifically for Angus cattle.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) have launched updated content to Angus GSSM the first genomic profiler designed specifically for Angus cattle.
  • Angus GS was first unveiled by the American Angus Association in 2017 and has since seen rapid adoption by Angus breeders.
  • "The continued improvement of Angus GS is really a testament to Angus breeders and their commitment to innovation," said Bauck.
  • "We are pleased to work with the American Angus Association and help producers gain deeper insights into Angus genetics to enhance the future of their operation and the Angus breed."

Pineywoods Realty expands into Northeast Florida market

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Breeds, Pineywoods cattle, National Association of Realtors, Real estate broker, Agriculture, Domesticated animals

"Expanding throughout the state of Florida has always been a part of our growth plan," said Ryan Chamblee, Realtor and broker of record for Pineywoods Realty.

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  • "Expanding throughout the state of Florida has always been a part of our growth plan," said Ryan Chamblee, Realtor and broker of record for Pineywoods Realty.
  • The partnership between the Holbrooks and Pineywoods began after meeting at a 2017 Florida Real Estate Convention in Orlando.
  • About Pineywoods Brands: Pineywoods brands, named after the native Florida cattle, are an all-in-one real estate solution that offers an entrepreneurial and efficient approach for agents, property managers, buyers and sellers.
  • Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the platform acts as a catch-all for real estate needs covering five lines of affiliated business: Pineywoods Realty, Pineywoods Title, Pineywoods Insurance, Pineywoods Mortgage and Pineywoods Capital.