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Caterpillar laying off more than 460 at plant

In this April 20, 2007 file photo, a Caterpillar grader is trucked out of the plant in Decatur, Ill.

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2013/04/05/caterpillar-laying-off-more-than-460-at-plant/afyfsqd/

Pointer Lainie

... farmers when they're expected to suck it up for the common good of SA, especially as their multibillion-dollar agriculture industry is taken for granted more than it's truly celebrated. I'm not flatly opposed to the Ceres project, although why we'd ...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/lainie-anderson-wind-energy-is-divisive/story-e6freabc-1226613998199

Vietnam Agribusiness Report Q2 2013: New research report available at Fast Market Research

... "Vietnam Agribusiness Report Q2 2013" from Business Monitor International, now available BMI View: The agriculture industry (including forestry and aquaculture) contributes to more than 20% of Vietnam's GDP and employs almost half its population. It ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/vietnam-agribusiness-report-q2-2013-new-r3632282.htm

"Mozambique Agribusiness Report Q2 2013" Published

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Mozambique still requires investment of US$3.1bn between 2013 and 2017 to ensure that the country is self-sufficient in food.

http://reports.pr-inside.com/mozambique-agribusiness-report-q-r3632269.htm

FAA postpones closure of control tower at Detroit City Airport

Washington -- The closings of control towers at 149 small airports, due to begin this weekend because of government-wide spending cuts, are being delayed until June 15, federal regulators announced Friday.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304060339

Scholarships available through Humboldt County Farm Bureau

... seniors and continuing college students. These scholarship programs are for students that major or minor in agriculture, science, education, or vocational education and are attending an accredited junior college, four-year college, or vocational ...

http://www.redwoodtimes.com/ci_22818353/scholarships-available-through-humboldt-county-farm-bureau?

Should AB 31 become law?

The agriculture industry often stands together on bills introduced in the state Legislature, but this is a case where there are differing views between milk producers and milk processors, namely cheese makers.

http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/04/05/2926603/should-ab-31-become-law.html

Caterpillar laying off more than 400 at Illinois plant

Caterpillar Inc. said Friday it will lay off more than 460 employees at its plant in Decatur, part of what the heavy equipment-maker says is an ongoing effort to deal with a slump in the mining business.

http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=473373

Unknown when Petri's layoffs to begin

The closing of the Petri's Baking Products plant is imminent and many are waiting to see when the first round of terminations will begin.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/583282/Unknown-when-Petri-s-layoffs-to-begin.html?nav=5047

FAA postpones closure of control tower at Detroit City Airport

The closings of control towers at 149 small airports, due to begin this weekend because of government-wide spending cuts, are being delayed until June 15, federal regulators announced Friday.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130406/METRO01/304060339/1016/rss05

The Mosaic Company Receives Buy Rating from TheStreet

... YSE: MOS) is a producer and marketer of combined concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients for the global agriculture industry.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/05/the-mosaic-company-receives-buy-rating-from-thestreet-mos/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Suspect in L.A. Kidnapping Fled to Mexico: LAPD

"We have no way to know whether or not he has returned since that journey, but we are focusing our efforts on that region," says police chief Tobias Summers, the main suspect in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Northridge girl, was seen on border security video crossing from California into Tecate, Mexico, via a footbridge, LAPD officials said.

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/NATL-LA-COPY-Suspect-in-Los-Angeles-10-Year-Olds-Kidnapping-Fled-to-Mexico-LAPD-201711821.html

Salinas airport tower closure delayed until June

... time to review how this will affect both pilot and public safety, as well the additional danger it poses to our agriculture industry." The U.S. Contract Tower Association, which represents the companies that operate contract towers, has challenged ...

http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_22966066/salinas-airport-tower-closure-delayed-until-june

Canadians rely heavily on American biodiesel

Biodiesel consumption is rising in Canada, but the vast majority of the alternative fuel is coming from the United States.

http://www.producer.com/2013/04/canadians-rely-heavily-on-american-biodiesel/

StockCall Study on Mondelez Intl., Cosan, Hershey, Adecoagro, and Chiquita Brands Intl.

Emerging markets have been the key growth drivers for consumer goods companies. For confectioners such as Mondelez International Inc.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2606056