January 31, 2013
Contract Field Research – Efficacy and GLP
Technology Crops International (TCI) offers a wide range of high quality contract field research services to the agricultural and environmental sectors. TCI has a well-established research station located in Prince Edward Island (PMRA/EPA Zone 1) and offers more than 18 years of experience in conducting field trials throughout Eastern Canada.

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August 30, 2011
Crop derivative used in manufacture of virtually all plastic bags
North Carolina poised to become dominant growing region in the United States
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 30, 2011 – Farmers in North Carolina will be growing another fitable crop this fall, thanks to a partnership by Perdue AgriBusiness and Winston-Salem-based Technology Crops International (TCI). Known as HEAR (high erucic acid rapeseed), the crop looks identical to canola, but the oil it produces has a different composition and multiple end-use applications, especially industrial uses. Grown in trials in North Carolina for more than three years, HEAR is expected to earn farmers additional income. Demand for HEAR oil is strong and sustainable, and if farmers in North Carolina seize the opportunity, TCI's home state could soon become the nation's largest producer of the lucrative crop.
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July, 2011
TCI OPENS ONE-OF-A-KIND NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY OIL PROCESSING FACILITY
State-of-the-art oilseed bio-refinery and laboratory serves global clients
KENSINGTON, Prince Edward Island, July, 2011 – Technology Crops International (TCI), a world leader in specialty crops, announces the opening of its state-of-the-art oilseed processing facility at the company’s location in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Unlike other North American operations, the new facility uses innovative and sustainable refining technologies to manufacture custom refined oils that meet the most demanding industry specifications. In addition, the pilot plant and laboratory facilities situated at the same location allows for product development, providing complete analytical and evaluation capabilities, and rigorous quality control procedures.
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June 27, 2011
Technology Crops International Offers Unprecedented New Alternative for Growers in 2011
Company Announces 2011 Fall Seeded HEAR Contracts in NC
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 27, 2011 – Technology Crops International (Tech Crops) is excited to bring a serious cropping alternative to local growers who have been looking for a new, profitable and low- risk option to winter wheat this growing season. As the exclusive U.S. source, Tech Crops is making a unique, high-yielding hybrid variety of HEAR (High Erucic Acid Rapeseed) available to growers with its 2011 fall seeded contracts.
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July 18, 2010
Heart Healthy “Solid Oil” Makes U.S. Debut at IFT FOOD EXPO
Trans Fat Free, High Stearic, High Oleic NUTRISUN™ Sunflower Oil Solves Food Industry Predicament
Chicago, July 18, 2010 – Technology Crops International, in partnership with Advanta, announces the U.S. introduction of NUTRISUN™ sunflower oil, a high stearic, high oleic “solid oil” which contains zero trans fat. NUTRISUN oil provides the food industry a much-needed healthy alternative to highly saturated oils such as coconut and palm, and a replacement for fully or partially hydrogenated fats. The innovative new oil suits the needs for food applications in frying oils, bakery products, margarines, ice creams, chocolates, and other foods which require the use of stable fats. Attendees of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo will be among the first in the U.S. to learn about this novel oil.
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WANTED: GROWERS IN OK AND WESTERN AR
Grow high erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) this fall and enjoy higher profits and wheat yields in 2009. HEAR is a high-demand crop grown exactly like canola. When rotated with wheat, HEAR improves wheat yields by 10% to 15% and diminishes rye. Because rye contamination is a serious threat to future wheat exports, growing HEAR now can actually help to protect wheat markets in the future. HEAR also consistently out-yields canola while earning a premium. By rotating to HEAR this fall, you could earn an estimated $250/acre more over wheat. And there�s no risk as HEAR is eligible for crop insurance. Call today. Grower meetings are being scheduled in your area.

Call 877.780.5882 for more information.

July 2, 2008
Oklahoma & Arkansas Growers To Benefit From High Erucic Acid Rapeseed Offered By TCI
Oil from premium specialty crop used around the globe in manufacture of plastics and more 
Stillwater, Okla., – Technology Crops International (TCI), a global leader in high-value specialty oilseed crops, announces fall contract availability to local growers for high erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR). Like canola, HEAR belongs to the plant genus Brassica napus, and is identical to canola in all respects except for the erucic acid content of the oilseed. While canola oil contains less than 2% erucic acid, the oil from HEAR contains more than 45% erucic acid. The premium crop offers the most economical source of this long-chain fatty acid, used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, and in personal care products, pharmaceuticals and foods. The announcement by TCI follows three years of highly-successful field trials conducted at multiple sites in Oklahoma in partnership with Oklahoma State University.
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Wanted:  Growers to Evaluate New Crops
We're currently seeking growers interested in producing small acreages of new crops for evaluation purposes. These new crops could represent important diversity crops for farmers in the future.  For more information, call 877-780-5882 or email us at growerinfo@techcrops.com

Seeking Qualified Service Partners
We are also seeking qualified service partners, including elevators for production handling, seed companies and production processors.  For more information, contact us at 877-780-5882 or email us at agroinfo@techcrops.com.

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August 22, 2007
Grower SIGN-UP MEETINGS FOR HEAR contracts
Two exclusive opportunities for GA growers to learn more about this profitable crop

Technology Crops International (TCI), a global leader in high-value, specialty oilseed crops, announces new fall contracts for high erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) to growers in Georgia.  The announcement follows two years of highly successful field trials with the crop conducted at the University of Georgia, Griffin Station.  The oil from HEAR offers a renewable, cost-effective alternative source of erucic acid, a long-chain fatty acid in great demand by multiple industries around the world.

"We offer exceptional contracts to growers," says Andrew Hebard, president and chief executive officer of Technology Crops International.  "These HEAR contracts pay $9 per bushel, include freight incentives, Act of God coverage at no cost, and we even guarantee a buyer for your entire yield from all contracted acres," he emphasizes. "HEAR, which agronomically is nearly identical to canola, is planted in October and then harvested in June," he explains.

April 12, 2006
Grower Field Day on Lesquerella, "PRINCESS OF NEW CROPS"
Exclusive opportunity for farmers to see this crop firsthand. Thursday, April 19, 2007, 9am until 12 Noon  
Demand is high from multiple domestic and international industries for the new specialty oilseed crop, lesquerella, dubbed the “princess of new crops.” Lesquerella oil has the potential to replace imported castor oil, currently used in everything from cosmetics to lubricants.  Unlike other oilseed crops, lesquerella is also valued for its gum, which can be used as a thickener in various industrial and food products, much like xanthan gum.
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September 14, 2006
New Crop Has Potential To Displace CastorOil Imports and More
Technology Crops International escorts Cinderella of new crops, lesquerella, to market
Phoenix , Ariz. , – It is planting time and excitement is high for a new specialty oilseed crop called lesquerella
(les-kuh-REL-uh), which--perhaps fortuitously--rhymes with Cinderella and has been dubbed the “princess of new crops.” A breakthrough, lesquerella has the potential to displace castor oil imports, thus benefiting multiple industries, reducing the U.S. trade deficit and offering a profitable alternative crop to American farmers. Further, with different functionality, lesquerella is a potential improvement over castor that brings with it new opportunities. Technology Crops International is leading the commercialization of the new crop, adding lesquerella to its portfolio of new crops on the heels of the successful commercialization of cuphea last year.
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September 30, 2005
Technology Crops International Leads Commercialization Efforts with New Crop Designed to Replace Imported Oils
Collaboration between academia, government and industry leads to new crop that offers significant opportunity for Midwest growers and U.S. economy
It is harvest time for a little-known specialty crop grown in the central Midwest that could have a significant impact on U.S. agriculture. After 20 years in development, the new oilseed crop called cuphea (koo-FEE-ah) has the potential to lessen the U.S. trade deficit, reduce U.S. dependency on some petrochemicals, and most importantly for U.S. agriculture, deliver profitable alternatives to growers--including rotation with corn.
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November 11, 2004
Technology Crops International to Significantly Expand Specialty Crop Production in 2005
Qualified Growers Sought For High-Value Specialty Crops
Technology Crops International (TCI) today announces plans for significant production expansion in response to increased demand from domestic and international clients for highly specialized crops.
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