TORONTO The boom in agricultural markets - partly prompted by fast expansion in the biofuel business - has opened up a world of potential opportunities for adventurous investors. A wide range of companies that service the farming sector is poised to take advantage of the good times, and they are looking for investors to come along for the ride. Companies that can take advantage of higher farm income - which generates higher farmer spending - will likely be the most successful in the next...

October 16, 2006 Road To The IGF: St Diffusions' SimTractor Continuing Gamasutras Road to the IGF feature, which profiles and interviews Independent Games Festival 2007 entrants, todays interview is with Benoit Brabant of St Diffusions, developer of SimTractor. October 16, 2006 Road To The IGF: St Diffusions' SimTractor Continuing Gamasutras Road to the IGF feature, which profiles and interviews Independent Games Festival 2007 entrants, todays interview is with Benoit Brabant of St...

The other tractor-trailer crashed not far behind the first, according to officials. One tractor-trailer overturned and fell down the right side of highway and the other crossed the center barrier into the southbound lanes. Daniels reported that the drivers of both tractor-trailers walked out of their rigs unscathed. The northbound lanes of the roadway as well as one southbound lane were closed for much of the morning rush hour. The minivan's driver was transported to a local hospital with...

Cattle Network - Connecting The Beef Industry Worldwide www.CattleNetwork.com - Connecting the Cattle Industry Worldwide CattleNetwork.com - Connecting The Cattle & Beef Industry Worldwide. Markley, who is being named to a new position of Executive Vice President with responsibility across the entire Deere enterprise for worldwide parts services; global supply management and logistics; enterprise information technology; and corporate communications. Markley, who is being named to a new...

Grants advance ULM's agribusiness curriculum Technology initiative advancing agribusiness By Chris Day cday@thenewsstar.com Joe Pankey, a University of Louisiana at Monroe agriculture assistant professor, made his rounds Friday morning on a John Deere tractor. Grants advance ULM's agribusiness curriculum Technology initiative advancing agribusiness By Chris Day cday@thenewsstar.com Joe Pankey, a University of Louisiana at Monroe agriculture assistant professor, made his rounds Friday...

One of the main events of the day was a bluegrass music show featuring the North Dakota Yodeling cowgirl herself who sang her heart out to a group of devoted fans. Hundreds of tractors were on display that kids got to take rides on. Guests got to see just exactly how a threshing machine works and also got to take a turn for themselves. After the show there was also a church service and entertainment from "The Strangers" who are a comedic, country- western group. There was also rock...

Greener pastures await this 33-year-old, 30,630-hour John Deere tractor, which is set to be auctioned online after serving the city of Bethlehem well in its grass-mowing duties. In other words, readers of auction ads in local newspapers may not be particularly interested in four ambulance stretchers, 25 fire helmets or a collectible John Deere tractor. Since then, about 25 municipalities across the state and state agencies have used his company's auctions to sell everything from kitchen...

Construction and agricultural equipment maker Deere & co. said last month that its third-quarter profit jumped 23 percent on strong international sales. manufacturers of aircraft, medical devices and agricultural and construction equipment will continue to benefit from a weak U. Turmoil in the housing and financial markets appears to be spilling over to the broader economy, according to data released Tuesday that showed expansion in the manufacturing sector slowed in August while...

Antique gas engine equipment will be operating through out the day and antique farm tractors and farm toys will be on display. First-, second- and third-place trophies will be awarded in 46 classes for antique, classic and special interest vehicles manufactured up to 1982. Advertisement automotive parts, tools, accessories, literature, general antiques and collectibles and arts and crafts will be featured. During that time vehicles will enter the judging field and be placed in their...