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Manthei Wood Products Buys Cahaba Veneer, Boosting Bibb County

Manthei Wood Products Acquires Cahaba Veneer Plant in Bibb County, Alabama: A Boost for Local Economy and Job Market This podcast episode highlights the recent acquisition of Cahaba Veneer plant in Bibb County, Alabama by Manthei Wood Products. The deal promises to secure 67 existing jobs, create 37 new ones, and inject up to $10 million into plant upgrades. The acquisition is seen as a significant victory for the local economy and a strategic move for Manthei to expand its plywood and veneer business. The partnership is expected to bring about improved operations, increased output, and further job opportunities in the region. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bd066b63dcc07124

Great Southern Wood Preserving names Ian Crabtree as CFO, promotes Justin Wright to COO

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., the Abbeville-based maker of the iconic YellaWood® brand of pressure-treated pine, announced Monday that it has named Ian Crabtree as its new Chief Financial Officer and elevated longtime company leader Justin Wright to Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Today’s announcement is the latest notch in a wider reshuffling […] The post Great Southern Wood Preserving names Ian Crabtree as CFO, promotes Justin Wright to COO appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Auburn University's Bee Center: Protecting Pollinators

Auburn Universitys Bee Center: Safeguarding Alabamas Crops and Communities The Bee Center at Auburn University is a beacon of hope in the fight to protect bees, the unsung heroes of our summer produce. This entomology department hub focuses on honey bees and native pollinators, ensuring Alabamas crops thrive through pollination. Researchers combat threats like the varroa mite and monitor invaders like the tropilaelaps mite. Their work guarantees robust harvests and a stable food system. Bees play a crucial role beyond honey, with native species nesting in wood, ground, or stems, intertwining with local plants and ecosystems. Without them, agriculture suffers, impacting farms and grocery bills. The center engages students from various majors, offering hands-on projects in bee health, data analysis, and video campaigns. Outreach programs educate schools and groups weekly, fostering awareness and skills transferable to any field. By planting native flowers, avoiding harsh pesticides, and preserving wild spaces for nests, you can support bees and strengthen Alabamas fields. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be8314e01bde4a45

Wood stork removed from endangered list, now inhabiting Alabama and other Southeast states

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed the U.S. distinct population segment of the wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, marking a recovery milestone for a species that now inhabits parts of Alabama and the broader Southeast. Federal officials described the move as a major conservation milestone and the […] The post Wood stork removed from endangered list, now inhabiting Alabama and other Southeast states appeared first on Yellowhammer News .