The U.S. Potato Board Nutrition Campaign Signature Regulations are official and ready for the industry’s use. A new case study released by BiOWiSH Technologies finds BiOWiSH Manure & Odor Treatment quickly and significantly reduces ammonia levels in poultry bedding. Learfield Communications, Inc. announced the closing of a strategic investment by Shamrock Capital Growth Fund III, a key component in the …

The 2012 Great Plains Growers Conference is set for Jan. 5-7 at the Fulkerson Center on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Everyone is welcome to attend the International Agri-Center’s annual Brunch with Santa in Tulare on Sunday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wilbur-Ellis has developed a recruitment and leadership program called …

RFD-TV will honor Roy Rogers with a spectacular 75’ float entitled “Happy Trails” in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade. The FDA has approved Pulmotil, an innovative Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) treatment for groups of cattle in the early stages of a BRD outbreak that provides 14 days of sustained in-feed therapy. CEV Multimedia has launched the new Meat Science …

ICE Futures Canada announced that the Manitoba Securities Commission has approved new futures contracts for milling wheat, durum wheat and barley. Tuskegee University conference will address farmers’ needs and provide outreach. Novozymes is introducing a new MultiAction biofertility inoculant for legume crops called TagTeam LCO. The 44th Minnesota Agri-Growth Council Annual Meeting and Speakers Conference focused on trends in food …

The Kansas Soybean staff now includes a director of operations: Adam O’Trimble. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is announcing ten $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the beef industry. The U.S. Grains Council announced that registration is now open for its 9th International Marketing Conference and 52nd Annual Membership Meeting to be held Feb. …

CHS Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Solbar Industries Ltd., to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Solbar. A special webinar focusing on dealing with the complex issues that can arise in family farm relationships will be held on Wednesday, January 11 beginning at 2 p.m. CST. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has named Greg Akaki, …

Gary Wagner, CAC, owner of Great Earth Agri-Business, Inc., Madison, Wisc., was elected president of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants. The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team bested a field of 28 states to become the 2011 national champions at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. The Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference has announced its program for the 2012 event, …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three new members to serve on the Mushroom Council: Pat Jurgensmeyer, Miami, Okla.; David Carroll, Reading, Pa.; and, Elizabeth O’Neil, Ontario, Canada. Cargill has completed the acquisition of Provimi, a global animal nutrition company, for $2.1 billion. Under an agreement, Pioneer Hi-Bred and Evogene will collaborate to develop soybean varieties displaying in-plant resistance to …

Monsanto’s Genuity VT Double PRO RIB Complete has received registration from the U.S. EPA. TISCO has launched the new TractorPartMart.com, a fast and reliable source for finding tractor and combine parts and other agricultural equipment online to help keep farmers operational and in the field. Animal Health Institute member companies invested $689 million in 2010 on the discovery and development …

Vets Plus, Inc. has appointed Steve Vale to its staff as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. U.S. Soybean Export Council Technical issues Director Kim Nill provided extensive information on the sustainability of U.S. soybean production. This Thanksgiving season, people throughout the food system will be using social media to show their thanks for food and raise awareness of agriculture through …