The new truck has double the storage and passenger capacity, Berry said, thereby supplying firefighters with more hands and more equipment at the scene. The truck is equipped with hydraulic tools, more commonly known as the Jaws of Life, and has a high-pressure hose that will allow firefighters to reach 150 feet away if necessary. A 6,000-watt light tower can extend from the top of the truck, not to mention the additional lights, similar to tripods photographers use, that can be removed...

This week the much need rainfall has disrupted field activities, still applying fungicides and herbicides as weather conditions allow. The thinning of stone fruit is taking place - fruit set for the most varieties has been on the heavy side due to the ideal weather conditions over the last few weeks. Field activities continue weather permitting, which include the spraying for thrip in nectarines; fungicides on almonds; and the application of herbicides in most deciduous tree fruit, nut...

Connecticut-based Chemtura Corporation, which employs 155 people at its West Lafayette facility, has announced it will reorganize according to an industry-based model to improve performance and accelerate growth. By redirecting our commercial emphasis to the end-use priorities of our customers, Chemtura will better leverage the considerable technical and applications expertise that already defines its leadership positions in flame retardants, urethanes, lubricant additives, crop...

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is organized by categories, identifying new companies, chemicals and products, as well as the top 25 leaders in eight trend categories. The report is presented in two parts; Part 1 identifies new introductions that occurred in 2005 and Part 2 provides ranking for the Top 25 products or companies in eight categories as the record stood in 2005. This report was developed to provide the regulatory industry and those interested in the regulatory...

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