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ASPCA Commends Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Rick Scott for Introducing Goldie's Act to Enhance Protections for Dogs in Puppy Mills

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for introducing Goldie's Act to address the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) abject failure at enforcing the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which has led to ongoing animal suffering in federally licensed facilities, including puppy mills.

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  • Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for introducing Goldie's Act to address the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) abject failure at enforcing the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which has led to ongoing animal suffering in federally licensed facilities, including puppy mills.
  • "This essential measure gives the USDA the tools and resources needed to hold abusers accountable and to protect innocent animals," said Sen. Blumenthal.
  • Senator Rick Scott said, "Puppy mills are cruel and inhumane and I am proud to team up with Senator Blumenthal to introduce the Goldie's Act to crack down on these despicable operations.
  • To assist a broad range of animals, including those in puppy mills, the National Sheriffs' Association supports Goldie's Act."

Biodiesel Market Analysis Forecasts Significant Growth 2024-2030: Global Insights on Trends, Industry Expansion and Top Companies

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biodiesel Market, Size, Share, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Top Companies Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biodiesel Market, Size, Share, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Top Companies Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global biodiesel market is projected to boom at a CAGR of 6.05% between 2024 and 2030, to reach US$ 59.26 billion by 2030.
  • Moreover, increasing manufacturing meets the rising demand, bolstering the global biodiesel market by presenting more sustainable fuel options and mitigating reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Besides, government assistance for renewable energy tasks is contributing to the boom of the global biodiesel market.

Alpha Omega announces an enhanced commitment within: National Security, Climate Science and Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Alpha Omega , a leading technology solutions company, has recently announced its deepened commitment to bolstering national security, advancing climate science, and navigating foreign affairs.

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  • Alpha Omega , a leading technology solutions company, has recently announced its deepened commitment to bolstering national security, advancing climate science, and navigating foreign affairs.
  • With a steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence, Alpha Omega stands poised to empower and safeguard America's interests on the global stage.
  • Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

Discover Your Backyarding Personality Type to "Yard Your Way" This Spring

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring and backyarding – the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, and exercising in our own backyards – go hand in hand. As homeowners prepare to create the yard of their dreams this spring, the TurfMutt Foundation, which celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time, encourages them to start by identifying their backyarding personality type.

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  • As homeowners prepare to create the yard of their dreams this spring, the TurfMutt Foundation , which celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time, encourages them to start by identifying their backyarding personality type.
  • "There really are no rules; Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space."
  • Here are TurfMutt's backyarding personality types to help inspire you to "yard your way" this spring:
    Outdoor Athlete: Likes to stay active in the fresh air.
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

A SWEET TASTE OF MEXICO ARRIVES AT THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF® BRAND THIS SPRING WITH SINGLE ORIGIN HORCHATA BEVERAGES

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® brand, the iconic Southern California favorite, serving premium coffee and tea for the past 60 years, today launched its spring seasonal menu with festive Mexican beverages that include the Horchata Latte, Horchata Ice Blended® drink, Horchata Cold Brew and the Horchata Cream Cold Brew.  

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  • The beverages are inspired by Mexican Horchata flavors of rice milk and cinnamon and are blended with the iconic cafés new Single Origin Mexico Organic espresso or cold brew for a premium elevated taste experience.
  • The Single Origin Mexico Organic features a dark roast originating from a single estate in Mexico's Sierra Madre range near Puerto Vallarta.
  • These Arabica bourbon beans certified organic by OCIA and USDA, yield a robust flavor and fragrant aroma.
  • For 60 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has had an unwavering passion for craftmanship, quality and the creation of unique flavor experiences.

CIBO Technologies Recognized by TIME as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies, the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is pleased to announce it was named one of the top 100 GreenTech Companies in America for 2024.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies , the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is pleased to announce it was named one of the top 100 GreenTech Companies in America for 2024.
  • The new statistical ranking by TIME and Statista evaluated over 4,600 companies across industries, technologies, and company size and awarded the top 250 of America's top sustainability-­focused companies.
  • CIBO Technologies debuted in the top 100, placing them well ahead of other, similarly focused software companies.
  • Based on the research and analysis results, the ranking focused on three pillars:
    "It's an honor to be recognized by TIME as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies," said Daniel Ryan, President and CEO of CIBO Technologies.

UbiQD's Quantum Dot Greenhouse Technology Wins 2024 SXSW Innovation Award and U.S. Department of Agriculture SBIR Grant

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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LOS ALAMOS, N.M., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology and manufacturing, announced today that it was named winner in the What the Future (WTF) category of the prestigious 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition, where the company showcased its new UbiGro® Cover greenhouse film product for enhancing crop yield using fluorescence.

Key Points: 
  • The South by Southwest ® (SXSW®) Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating a variety of technological advancements, achievements, and discoveries.
  • From quantum physics to nanotech to bio-engineering moonshots, this category pulls together all the amazing endeavors that make us excited about tomorrow."
  • Later in the week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded UbiQD a Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant to develop a glass version of its award-winning UbiGro greenhouse technology.
  • The $175,000 grant will also support plant trials for the new QD-glass product at University of California-Davis later this year.

Chef & Farmer Answer All Your Questions About Fresh Pasture-Raised Eggs in Time for Easter

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WEST FULTON, N.Y., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nothing beats the taste and nutritional value of a farm-fresh pasture-raised egg, but at this time of year, as Easter draws near, consumers force themselves to buy stale white grocery store eggs because they think that's the only proper way to have boiled and dyed Easter eggs. Not true! This week, Sap Bush Hollow Farm's Chef & CEO Shannon Hayes and herd manager Ula Hooper released Your Pasture-Raised Egg Questions Answered, a comprehensive guide to consumers' concerns about buying, storing, cooking and yes...even dyeing farm-fresh pasture-raised Easter eggs.

Key Points: 
  • Sap Bush Hollow Farm's Chef & Herd Manager answer all your questions about farm fresh pasture-raised eggs, just in time for Easter.
  • This week, Sap Bush Hollow Farm's Chef & CEO Shannon Hayes and herd manager Ula Hooper released Your Pasture-Raised Egg Questions Answered , a comprehensive guide to consumers' concerns about buying, storing, cooking and yes...even dyeing farm-fresh pasture-raised Easter eggs.
  • "You don't have to buy stale white eggs from the grocery store to have boiled and dyed Easter eggs," says Sap Bush Hollow Farm's chef & CEO Shannon Hayes.
  • Hayes and Hooper dispel these seasonal myths, plus answer numerous other common consumer questions about farm-fresh pastured eggs, in their newly released story.

Ocrolus Announces Upcoming Rep & Warranty Coverage for Majority of Income Types and Loan Products

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluctuating interest rates and inventory in recent years have created volatility in the mortgage industry, leading mortgage lenders to seek technologies that allow them to automate processes with scale and accuracy. Many lenders have turned to Ocrolus, a leader in AI-driven document automation and analysis, to help them automate previously manual processes and scale their operations more efficiently. 

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  • The company now supports nearly 100 mortgage lenders with AI-driven automation of document analysis and calculation for the majority of income types and loan products.
  • Many lenders have turned to Ocrolus , a leader in AI-driven document automation and analysis, to help them automate previously manual processes and scale their operations more efficiently.
  • With continued innovation and strong market momentum, Ocrolus announced it will further expand its offering with representations and warranties coverage for income calculations.
  • Among the recent enhancements, the company expanded its analysis capabilities to enable automated income calculations for the majority of income types and loan products including those with non-traditional income sources, such as self-employment and rental income as well as VA, USDA and FHA loans.

American Farmers Network Launches USDA Choice Graded Grass Fed Angus Beef Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmers Network (AFN), the leading domestic grass-fed beef company in the United States, is pleased to unveil its newest initiative: a USDA Choice graded line of antibiotic-free grass-fed Angus beef.

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  • SEATTLE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmers Network (AFN), the leading domestic grass-fed beef company in the United States, is pleased to unveil its newest initiative: a USDA Choice graded line of antibiotic-free grass-fed Angus beef.
  • The USDA Choice Grass Fed Beef Program is a testament to AFN's dedication to meeting the growing demand for responsibly sourced, premium quality beef.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our USDA Choice graded Grass Fed Beef Program, which represents the culmination of years of dedication to sustainable agriculture and animal welfare," said Sanin Mirvic, CEO of American Farmers Network.
  • For more information about American Farmers Network and its USDA Graded Grass Fed Beef Program, please visit our website .