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Land-grant colleges and universities were funded by the Morrill Acts (1862 and 1890). The beginning of the agricultural revolution in the United States approximates these acts. When I say “the agricultural revolution” I am referring to the phenomenal improvement in the productivity of agriculture that has occurred from the mid-19th century until today. We need go no further than note that at the beginning of this period, over 98% of the population was engaged in agriculture, today less than 2% is, despite massive growth in the number of mouths to feed. Agriculture has always been ahead of industry in efficiency improvements.

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The start-up of the clarifier is planned for the spring 2020.

The intent of the Charles R Meyer Leadership Center is to develop key personnel into future leaders by integrating hands-on training with classroom learning in the areas of safety, administration, professional development, and technical development.

Kimberly-Clark announced it has awarded $920,000 in Bright Futures College Scholarships to 46 children of Kimberly-Clark employees across North America.

Cascades Inc. (CAS.TO), a leader in ecological recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to have won the Ruby Award for innovation of the year in the confectionery industry thanks to its recyclable and insulating container northbox®.

Five years after the introduction of a transformative barge unloading system, Domtar's Hawesville Mill continues to embark on projects that help increase reliability and performance in producing pulp and paper.

Abengoa has been selected by Arauco, one of the main producers of cellulose and wood derivatives in Chile, for the development of a new transmission project in the Andean country.

Smurfit Kappa has announced the winners of its first ever Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge.

Impact to the whole Metsä Group's equity ratio is minor.

Terms for the business sale, which involves a unit of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., were not disclosed.

Federal lawmakers from Maryland and West Virginia have demanded a meeting with the owner of the Luke Mill, a Western Maryland paper mill shutting down this month.

CorrVentures LLC, a private development firm specializing in strategic project development in the pulp and paper and corrugated packaging markets, announced its intention to build and operate a 300,000 ton-per-year 100 percent recycled lightweight containerboard mill located on a 102 acre site about 9 miles south of Albany, New York.

A packaging company is creating 100 jobs in Antrim, Ireland with a new facility which will make paper straws for McDonalds.

The trays can be recycled, and they are also certified for home composting.

Crews have swiftly brought a Orora facility fire under control in Melbourne's east on May 17.

Valmet will deliver a new recovery boiler and ash leaching plant to ITC`s Bhadrachalam pulp mill in India.

Norbord and Tolko have both suspended production at their operations in High Level due to a wildfire burning out of control nearby.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced $1.7 million in tax credits Wednesday for ND Paper in Biron, which is just north of Wisconsin Rapids.

Norbord and Tolko have both suspended production at their operations in High Level due to a wildfire burning out of control nearby.

PotlatchDeltic announced changes to requirements for recreational permits in Idaho.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches Optilam™, a new breakthrough antistatic release material helping RFID prelaminated inlays manufacturers making their lamination process easier, more efficient, and improve the final quality of the inlay to better serve the RFID smart card market.

A sigh of relief from hundreds of Georgia Pacific workers tonight after learning they will be back to their normal shifts Monday. This, as we are getting a closer look at the damage from Monday night's explosion.

Sonoco announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Corenso Holdings America, Inc. from a company owned by investment funds advised by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC and management for approximately $110 million in cash.

Smurfit Kappa is making significant progress in its journey towards becoming a fully sustainable and circular business, according to its latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR) which was published this past week.

From the forestproducts industry perspective, sound infrastructure and efficient transportation are essential to our manufacturers.