DuPont announced the creation of an advisory committee on Agricultural Innovation & Productivity for the 21st Century, chaired by former U.S. Senator Thomas A. Daschle, as part of the company’s focus to meet the world’s increasing demands for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Novus International, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Geoffrey Zanton, Ph.D as Manager, Ruminant …

Syngenta Seeds, Inc., announced it received import approval from the National Commission for Sanitary Risks of the Mexican Ministry of Health (COFEPRIS) for genetically modified corn event MIR162, also known as the Agrisure Viptera trait. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives launched a campaign to tell the story of this country’s 2,500 farmer cooperatives to policy makers, government officials, and …

The Dairy Business Association recently held elections for their board of directors during their Annual Business Conference’s annual meeting. Re-elected for a third term was corporate member Greg Steele. Newly elected dairy producers include Gordon Speirs and Dr. Gordon A. Jones. ANIMART recently donated more than $1,000 to the Dairy Business Association (DBA) on behalf of producer members who purchased …

BASF has announced increased support of Operation S.A.F.E. (Self-Regulating Application and Flight Efficiency) fly-ins by incentivizing aerial applicators who participate in Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins. The provided financial support can be used by participating aerial applicators towards membership in NAAA or for new spray equipment. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has recognized two U.S. conservation districts for efficient equipment use that …

TeeJet Technologies introduces the only system available offering guidance and live video to be displayed simultaneously, which helps improve accuracy and efficiency in field operations: the Matrix Guidance System with RealView Guidance Over Video. Valley Irrigation announces it has entered into an agreement with Computronics Holdings Ltd. This agreement allows for the development and distribution of Farmscan Variable Rate Irrigation …

Extreme Makeover Home Edition has just “knocked on the door” of the home of Brian and Audra Skaggs, Lexington, Okla., active in the Limousin breed and a familiar face in the cattle industry. The reveal will be held Sunday, Feb. 7, and members of the cattle and livestock industry are encouraged to be there when they “move that bus”! Boehringer …

Elanco Food Solutions has introduced its first food-safety product for the poultry industry. AviBrom is a post-harvest carcass rinse that reduces Salmonella pathogens during processing. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting announces that Nov. 10-12, 2010, will be the annual convention at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. In preparation for key battles it foresees for the beef …

Vermeer is pleased to announce a 3-Year Cutterbar Warranty on new Vermeer mowers. Joey Spicola, owner and operator of a West Texas cattle ranch, is developing and marketing a computer driven, hand-held livestock weighing device, ClicRweight. AG CONNECT Expo 2010 attracted more than 7,700 registered attendees, making it a resounding success in these tough economic times. Planning is already underway …

New Holland Agriculture received two prestigious 2009 GOOD DESIGN™ awards for the Boomer 8N compact tractor and the SideWinder II armrest. USDA reports commercial red meat production during December totaled 4.148 billion pounds, including a new record high for the month in beef production. 2009 red meat production totaled 49.264 billion pounds, down 2% from 2008’s 50.225 billion. KIOTI Tractor …

BASF Plant Science and KWS SAAT AG announced a collaboration in plant biotechnology. The objectives are developing sugar beet varieties for the global market with higher sugar and energy yields as well as greater drought tolerance. Novus International, Inc. announced its establishment of a new blending plant in Singapore for animal feed supplements. The deadline for nominating a peer for …