Parece que a página que você está procurando não está disponível Texas — The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has announced the 44-rider field for the 2025 Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi where competitors will vie for the Velocity Tour Championship Brazilian rider Afonso Quintino currently leads the standings with Bob Mitchell in second place and reigning champion Grayson Cole sitting sixth with a chance to make history as the first-ever back-to-back Velocity Tour Champion The field features five riders currently ranked in the top 20 of the 2025 PBR World Championship race who returns as the defending Velocity Tour Finals Event Champion who is competing in just his second event of 2025 after breaking his femur in November The championship event at American Bank Center Arena culminates a successful season that welcomed more than 362,000 fans and featured 18 sold-out event days Riders will compete for their share of the $100,000 event purse with a maximum of 320 Velocity Global points available The Velocity Tour Finals represents the final opportunity for five riders to qualify for the PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast which will feature a three-stage format beginning with Eliminations in Fort Worth followed by the Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a last-chance Ride For Redemption for those who don't advance directly Afonso Quintino (Sao Luis dos Montes Belos Jean Carlos Teodoro (Mirante Do Paranapanema This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. Catch all the KRIS 6 News stories and more on our YouTube page  In front of a raucous Wednesday night crowd inside Dickies Arena, Leandro Zampollo (Pirassununga Brazil) proved to be the toughest cowboy of them all outriding the field to be crowned PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Last Cowboy Standing at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 26 in the race for the 2025 World Championship as he chases his first gold buckle this May After an intense two nights and four rounds of competition the winner of the PBR Last Cowboy Standing came down to four men: Zampollo, Kaique Pacheco (Itatiba Brazil), Brady Fielder (Clermont Australia) and Ezekiel Mitchell (Rockdale only earning a spot in the penultimate round after Daniel Keeping (Montague The New York Maverick rider in the separate PBR Teams league advanced to Round 4 courtesy of an 82.75-point ride on Lieutenant Dan (Farris Cattle/Big Schott Rodeo) and an 84.75-point effort atop Stryker (Cooper/Scruggs Bucking Bulls) The Austin Gamblers’ Pacheco remained in contention for his unprecedented fourth Last Cowboy Standing title after covering Renegade (Hale/Vella/Ogden/Hart) for 84.5 points, Younts Brody’s Pet (Farris Cattle/Big Schott Rodeo) for 79 points and Sucker Pop (Spencer/Sherman Cattle Co./Farris) for 87 points A proud member of Fort Worth’s own Texas Rattlers Fielder advanced courtesy of two 86.5-point rides topping Oyster Creek Brawler (Farris Cattle/Big Schott Rodeo) and Mr he punched his ticket to the final rounds of the progressive elimination event by conquering Body Roc (Cooper/Scruggs bucking Bulls) for 86.25 points and Rowdy (Ogden Ranch/Hart Cattle Co.) for 85 points Fielder and Mitchell all failed to make the 8 each member of the quartet advanced to Round 5 as the slate wiped clean and the top scoring rider was prepared to walk away the winner The round began with 2018 World Champion Pacheco tossed by Magic Hunter (Martinez Bucking Bulls Fielder next took to the chutes paired with Constant Payne (Flying S/Kasel/Payne) he was ultimately whipped down in 5.57 seconds Nodding with confidence on Rock ‘n Roll (Raymond & Coy Henry/Lidgard) he came down in a heartbreaking 7.01 seconds the event came down to Zampollo on Bamboozle (Farris Cattle/Big Schott Rodeo) the reserved Brazilian matched the powerful animal athlete jump-for-jump en route to the requisite 8 as the crowd erupted in cheer the qualified ride clinched Zampollo the title of PBR Last Cowboy Standing The golden finish earned Zampollo a check for $61,695.24 in addition to a crucial 133 Unleash The Beast points 26 in the race for the 2025 World Championship Pacheco finished second collecting 46 Unleash The Beast points The Florida Freedom’s Crimber did not compete in Fort Worth due to injury For more information about the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo please visit FWSSR.com Please follow on all social media platforms Stay tuned to PBR.com for the latest news and results and be sure to follow the sport on all social media platforms at @PBR Diálogo Américas in Portuguese) First Lieutenant Juliana Santos de Souza became the first female flight instructor for the T-27 Tucano an aircraft used for cadet pilots in their fourth year of basic training at the Air Force Academy (AFA) 2020 marked the beginning of classes at the 1st Air Instruction Squadron (1º EIA in Portuguese) for the Chronos senior class which is in its last year of what is known as AFA’s Eagles Nest also has trained in the C-95 Bandeirante and the C-97 Brasília with the 4th Air Transport Squadron – Carajá Squadron with the 1st Squadron of the 2nd Transport Group – Condor Squadron she returned to AFA and became an instructor for the T-25 Universal The transition from the T-25 to the T-27 is more than just technical such as an increase in speed and attention to detail The method of instruction is also different the instructor doesn’t sit next to but behind the cadet and can only connect through the communication system “One must pay special attention when giving instructions to the cadet to provide a visual of what must be done and to reach the expected level at every stage of the instruction,” explained 1st Lt The flight phases in 1º EIA are different from what cadets have experienced before The mission of the flight instructor is among the most noble in FAB with ties that go back to the creation of the Brazilian Ministry of Aeronautics “It’s very gratifying to be able to participate in the training of our young cadets and at the end of this four-year process here at AFA to present FAB with military pilots who are qualified to continue in the operational aspect of their careers I hope to continue to perform well in my role as instructor and I also hope to inspire other women to seek the military aviation career,” concluded 1st Lt AFA offers women the opportunity to join the Aviation and Quartermaster personnel For more on security and defense issues around the globe 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English a liquor distilled from fermented sugarcane juice is more than just a Brazilian alcoholic drink – it’s a way of life From its humble origins more than 400 years ago among the slave fields it has become the country’s most popular tipple and a cultural icon in the process That’s something that Guilherme Müller Filho understood in 1959 when he first produced Cachaça 51 in Pirassununga in the state of São Paulo, marking the start of Companhia Müller de Bebidas Now the product is beloved by Brazilians and cachaça lovers worldwide with the company exporting its growing range of beverages to more than 50 countries around the globe So when José Aidar Neto took on the CEO role at Brazilian drinks giant Companhia Müller de Bebidas in 2018 he knew it was the opportunity of a lifetime But he also recognized that the position came with huge responsibilities along with a number of challenges “It had already been performing for some years well below expectations even declining,” he tells The CEO Magazine “Although the company is very solid financially one of his first realizations was that although the company was determined to turn things around there was little “clarity” on how exactly to do it At this point José decided to “strategically redefine” the business basing the new approach on real data which revealed its strengths and opportunities the nature of the competition and areas worth investing in “Stage two was a general alignment so the board completely understood the direction we wanted to move in and gave us all their support,” he explains “Then we did the same within the organization.” implementation of new processes and integration between different departments “We’ve been working on the implementation of all this for the past three years,” José says “We still have opportunities in the strategic paths that were identified and defined We’re continuing our growth agenda with acceleration in two main pillars: Cachaça 51 and our ready-to-drink offerings such as 51 Ice which generate our growth vector within the category.” Companhia Müller de Bebidas will continue focusing on these two key pillars to give continuity to the growth of the company for the next three years That includes finding a way around difficulties such as the maturity of the category as well as the fact that Cachaça 51 already has a very strong market presence That for me is almost a new way of working – analyze and choose For now that means resuming the growth of the 51 family as a market leader and then consolidating the leadership of the product new packaging and extensive marketing efforts.” He also underlines the importance of increasingly adopting “commercial aggressiveness” which means ensuring marketing is aligned with sales – but it also requires a mental shift in the way the company works as a whole it also means learning the machinations of an entirely new world It is very different from what we traditionally work with,” José admits Meanwhile José is incredibly proud of the work the company is doing in the area of environmental “I’m not just looking at the three years since I have been here but rather looking at the entire 62 years of the company,” he stresses “It’s incredible how the owners and the former managers really worked very well in all these areas of governance So the company is doing very well in this area and is increasingly focused on sustainability.” Among its initiatives are solid programs for water re-use “We also generate our own energy for the distillery we have tree production programs and mainly the entire bottle re-use program – we are talking about more or less three million bottles per month that are re-used,” he says Companhia Müller de Bebidas has become more than a mere beverage producer – it has become a custodian of a national treasure And it’s a responsibility that José is taking very seriously The CEO Magazine is more than a business title; it’s a source of information inspiration and motivation for the world’s most successful leaders Learn all about The CEO Magazine at TheCEO.com ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Exposure to mycotoxins through food can trigger a range of health problems especially in children and adolescents (image: André Borges/Agência Brasil) found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research The study is the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet dietary exposure to mycotoxins can trigger a range of health problems The data therefore reinforce the importance of storing foods such as grains and flours in dry places and protecting them from insects to avoid the risk of contamination professor at the Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering (FZEA-USP) The six toxins of concern were found in all the food samples analyzed: aflatoxins (AFs) deoxynivalenol (DON) and ochratoxin A (OTA) the levels were above the tolerance limit set by the health authorities This study was the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet of children and adolescents is the most potent natural carcinogen known causing genetic mutations that can lead to the development of liver carcinoma There are also other effects such as immunosuppression reproductive problems and teratogenesis (when pregnant or lactating women transfer the toxins to the embryo “There’s no substance known to man in nature that has the carcinogenic power of this mycotoxin only rare exceptions created in the laboratory which was found at high levels in the samples analyzed can lower the immunity of contaminated people “It also has an effect on the gastrointestinal system it causes so much irritation that they regurgitate That’s why it’s commonly called vomitoxin,” he says Fumonisin B1 is considered a possible human carcinogen and can cause esophageal cancer and other hepatotoxic problems found at high levels in the food samples analyzed has a structure identical to that of the female hormone estrogen and can cause problems associated with excess estrogen in the body (hyperestrogenism) “So they’re toxins with heavy consequences Unlike lead or other chemical contaminants such as bisphenol [found in some plastics] at some point it’ll no longer be possible to repair the DNA damaged by the mycotoxin That’s why we’re concerned about children and adolescents who tend to be more sensitive to toxins in general,” he says The analyses were carried out using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS a method that allows different substances in a mixture to be distinguished on the basis of molecular weight) The 230 food samples analyzed were available for consumption in the homes of 67 children including 21 preschoolers (3 to 6 years old) The group is carrying out a second phase of work to further determine the level of contamination Urine samples have been collected from children and adolescents and the researchers are in the process of analyzing the results it’s possible to assess exposure to mycotoxins since the excretion of biomarkers correlates well with the ingestion of some mycotoxins This will allow us to anticipate the potential effects of contamination,” Oliveira told Agência FAPESP The article “Exposure assessment of children to dietary mycotoxins: A pilot study conducted in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil,” can be read at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996924001571 2015 7:00 AMGeneric GMOs Aren't Going to Bring Down Monsanto's EmpireGM generics are not going to usurp Monsanto’s Roundup Ready soybean empire in the same vein as generic drugs.Monsanto Co insect-protected Genuity Roundup Ready (RR) 2 Yield soybean plants grow in a research field near Pirassununga is currently testing this genetically engineered variant of soybean seeds to tolerate the company's Roundup herbicide and provide in-the-seed protection from insects Photographer: Paulo Fridman/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesPaulo Fridman/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveFor twenty years the agro-tech company Monsanto has been making life difficult for farmers first the company made it easy: Its genetically modified seeds allowed crops to thrive in the presence of pesticides But those so-called Roundup Ready seeds came with a caveat: Because their pesticide resistance genes were patented farmers had to shell out cash to Monsanto every year instead of potentially reusing the seeds that their crops produced After drug patents lift, generic drugs stand a fighting chance against their brand name counterparts. When the patent on Pfizer’s cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor ran out in 2011, generic forms of Lipitor took almost 70 percent of the market in just six months. But GM generics aren't going to mess with Monsanto’s empire like generic drugs can with big pharma, because seeds—surprise!—are fundamentally different from drugs. When a big pharma company is confronted by a patent expiration, they have one primary line of defense: reformulation. You’ll often see “new” versions of a drug show up on shelves (or on your doctor’s prescription pad) just around the time an original patent expires, with a different release mechanism or some other slight tweak that suggests it’ll work better or differently. That’s why the generics being sold right now are going for half the price of Monsanto’s newer seeds. “This is old technology, and everybody is looking to new technology,” says Pengyin Chen, a soybean breeder at the University of Arkansas who developed one of the first commercial generic Roundup Ready soybeans. “When the iPhone 7 comes out, no one will want to work on the iPhone 6.” Farmers planted Chen's generic seeds for the first time this year—and while they may be able to save them for the next season, the generic seeds simply aren’t worth it because of their decreased yield. At this point, Chen estimates that his soybeans have five to seven percent less yield than Roundup Ready 2 seeds. “If the farmer can replant seeds, it would be very hard to make money off them,” Ward says. “Not too many firms can make it in this market.” But Chen is still pessimistic about the market potential of his work. “This isn’t my main research,” he says. “It’s like a hobby for me. I don’t think there will be a lot of investment in this.” That will be true for most generic seeds created for niche markets. 1UPDATE 8/5/15 12:30 PM This story originally referred to the Roundup Ready 2 gene as a distinct gene from Roundup Ready 1. The two varieties use the same gene but in different parts of the genome. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking persistence and focus were part of the routine of 205 young people who are now part of Turma Árion and become Air Force Cadets with their entry into the Air Force Academy they are officially cadets and will spend another three and a half years at the Academy They choose the specialization they want to follow: Aeronautical Sciences with a qualification in Air Force Intendance with a qualification in Air Force Infantry with 13 wanting to be aviators and 24 intending to be stewards the Minister of Defense congratulated the students who passed the disputed national entrance exam “Success in this endeavor lies in seeking continuous intellectual improvement physical health and the strengthening of ethical and moral values” Young people received swords from the hands of their godfathers and godmothers Lieutenant-Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior perseverance and a spirit of renunciation from everyone” Antonio Hamilton Martins Mourão; the Commander of the Navy Admiral of the Squadron Almir Garnier Santos; the Commander of the Superior School of War The Arion Group is made up of 138 aviators Cadet Renan Pavan Sá was placed first in the Training Course for Aviation Officers He said he was always fascinated by aviation and saw the Air Force as a dream come true “I look forward to continuing to discover all the incredible possibilities the Air Force can provide I intend to continue my efforts to make all that is being invested in the training of all those who have chosen to follow this noble career worth it.” The Intendency had Cadet Davi Spinelli Mariano as the first place was his inspiration to become a military man There were hours of hard study to achieve first place” Cadet Vitor Hugo Garcia Moreira won first place in the Infantry area The Arion Group was so named because it represents the fastest of the winged beings in Greek mythology This group of students comprises three foreign cadets from Senegal Author Gabriel Centeno Categories: Military, News Tags: Air Force Academy, cadets, Brazilian air force, usaexport A combination with Syngenta would have made Monsanto the world’s largest producer of farming chemicals on top of its market-leading seed business Agricultural business giant Monsanto is abandoning its takeover bid for competitor Syngenta AG after the Swiss chemical producer rejected its latest offer of nearly $47bn. A combination with Basel-based Syngenta would have made Monsanto the world’s largest producer of farming chemicals, on top of its market-leading seed business. But the Swiss company rejected a series of unsolicited offers from the American company. Monsanto confirmed on Wednesday that it had raised its offer last week to 470 francs per share, or nearly $47bn, from a previous offer of about $45bn. Additionally, the company confirmed it had raised its proposed breakup fee to $3bn from $2bn. That’s the amount Monsanto would have paid Syngenta if it had been unable to get regulatory approval to complete the deal. But Monsanto says the enhanced offer “did not meet Syngenta’s financial expectations”. The St Louis-based company said in a statement it would “continue to focus on its growth opportunities built on its existing core business”. said Monsanto’s offer undervalued the pesticide maker’s business which “they are trying to buy on the cheap” He also said that Monsanto was underestimating the antitrust challenges of combining the two companies Merging with Syngenta would have helped Monsanto diversify its chemical offerings beyond Roundup the ubiquitous weed killer that long served as the cornerstone of Monsanto’s business Sales of that chemical have been hurt in recent months by concerns about its safety when used in large-scale industrial farming In March the International Agency for Research on Cancer labelled Roundup’s key ingredient The company has demanded a retraction from the group a French research arm of the World Health Organization New research published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture investigates the efficiency of infrared thermography in the detection and measurement of body surface temperature in free-farrowing sows and piglets kept in pens either with or without cooling systems The study was conducted during the summer and autumn in Pirassununga Twenty-six sows during lactating phase and 281 piglets until 21 days-old were evaluated in two treatments: cooled pens with fans and water sprinklers on the roof and non-cooled pens Both treatment areas had ceramic roof tiles Thermographic images were collected at intervals of seven days in the morning and afternoon in sows and randomly in five piglets per litter Salivary cortisol was collected from sows only The thermographic images were analysed using the software IRSoft Version 3.6 Testo Every three days respiratory rate and rectal temperatures were collected from the sows and five piglets per litter the following factors were included in determining the effect of the treatment: period of the day and the season Summer presented the highest surface temperatures of the sugarcane bagasse bed No correlations were found between cooled and non-cooled facilities and surface temperature of the bed the highest and lowest surface temperatures on the sows were detected as the mammary glands and the vagina respectively head and ocular regions of sows was significantly correlated with the temperature of bedding and of the concrete floor The respiratory rate presented a moderate correlation with the back and snout temperature of the sows Respiratory rate was higher in sows in the non-cooled environment compared to those in the cooled environment Rectal temperatures were higher in the summer and in the afternoon but there was no significant effect of treatment on rectal temperatures Cortisol concentration was higher in sows kept in non-cooled environment compared to those in the cooled environment though cortisol did not show correlations with ambient temperature or infrared thermography temperatures The seasons proved to have a significant effect on body surface temperature of sows but the treatment (cooled and non-cooled) and periods of the day did not The seasons and periods of the day proved to have a significant influence on the body surface temperatures of the piglets while the effect of the treatments was not significant the highest and lowest surface temperatures on the piglets were detected as the head and the snout respectively Body surface temperature in the leg area was significantly correlated with the surface temperature of the bed All body surface temperatures were significantly affected by concrete floor temperature Treatments (non-cooled vs cooled) did not significantly influence the respiratory rate The season influenced respiratory rate: respiration was higher in the summer compared to autumn Rectal temperature (38.2 °C) did not differ between treatments Although the cooling system had reduced the air temperature of the pens it was not enough to reduce the external body temperatures of the sows and piglets during lactation the use of infrared thermography allows efficient identification of the fluctuation in body surface temperature of pigs and can be a tool to assess pig facilities and animal welfare Global Ag Media provides a knowledge sharing platform offering premium news analysis and information resources for the global agriculture industry Sign up to our regular newsletter and access news from across the Global AG Media network Too many automated requests from this network German pharmaceuticals giant approaches world’s biggest seed firm over ‘negotiated acquisition’ set to be worth at least $40bn The German drugs and chemicals group Bayer has pounced on Monsanto with an unsolicited takeover offer likely to be worth more than $40bn (£27bn) Bayer, which invented aspirin in the 19th century, said executives from both companies had met to “privately discuss a negotiated acquisition of Monsanto Company” to create a “leading integrated agriculture business”. Combining their operations would create a giant business making drugs such as Yasmin birth control pills, pesticides and seeds for genetically modified crops. Read moreMonsanto confirmed an unsolicited takeover proposal from Bayer and said the company’s board was reviewing the offer with its financial and legal advisers Monsanto, based in St Louis, Missouri, has a market value of $42bn. Last year, the company failed in an attempt to buy Swiss pesticides company Syngenta for $47bn; it has since itself become a takeover target German chemicals company BASF is also known to be interested Prof John Colley of Warwick Business School said: “Monsanto certainly do not want to be bought by a European business but it will need to convince its shareholders that it has seriously considered the offer “Demand is poor for agribusiness products currently due to low commodity prices Overcapacity has led to poor performance and lower share prices in turn providing opportunities for mergers.” Syngenta agreed to be bought by the state-backed China National Chemical Corporation in February the largest foreign acquisition by a Chinese company is being scrutinised by US regulators amid concerns about the security of the US food supply A deal between Bayer and Monsanto could also raise antitrust fears in the US because there is overlap between their seeds businesses Monsanto is thought to have approached Bayer earlier this year about buying or forming a joint venture for its crop science division the head of the UK chemical sector group at law firm Eversheds said: “This is just the latest development in a series of consolidations in the agrichemicals sector which has seen some pretty eyewatering numbers involved It will be interesting to see how any combined company would deal with antitrust issues and whether Bayer would undertake any divestments to help fund the acquisition.” a Brazilian pensioner has defied doctors to become the oldest person to get engaged at a ceremony despite being given advice by physicians not to go ahead with it The smitten seniors have separate rooms at Nossa Senhora Fatima retirement home in Pirassununga and were determined to prove it’s never too late to be with your soulmate after 3 years together Medics assessed their health and age and warned the duo would not be able to cope with living on their own But the elderly sweethearts exchanged engagement rings in a betrothal service organised by volunteers under an initiative called the Project of Dreams Speaking about her love for her future husband the centenarian said: ‘I fell in love with him I die too.” It’s going to be the first time either of them would be married Neither have children and most of Valda’s relatives have died while Jaco has lost touch with his family Please understand that we need your help to keep us around