Missouri grain dealer jailed in grain Ponzi Monday, April 5, 2010 Missouri grain dealer Cathy Gieseker promised some farmers too much for their grain and paid them off by selling the grain of other farmers. She led a high life, spending millions of dollars on properties, gifts to friends and buying and showing cattle.According to the St. Louis Business Journal Gieseker was sentenced to nine years in jail in February in connection with a $27 million Ponzi scheme, the largest grain brokerage failure in Missouri history. She pleaded guilty to one felony count of mail fraud and forfeited millions of dollars in personal property, but it won't be nearly enough to cover the losses of scores of farmers with no grain and no payment for their crop.Gieseker had told farmers she had a special deal with a major grain company and offered prices twice the spot market at harvest. As futures prices rose in 2008, she was forced to pay an ever greater rate of return, according to Feedstuffs magazine.The state is still pondering whether to file fraud charges. BF Brazilian beef company now Oz's largest lamb slaughterer Compostable bags for chips find special market
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack Sunday, November 10, 2024 The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key Features: Unwavering Stability: Built with... Read this article online