Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. sponsored an interactive quiz at the recent 2008 American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Convention. This activity resulted in donations of $2,470 to the AABP Amstutz Scholarship Fund and $500 to the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s student AABP Chapter. Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine took top honors. The 17th annual …

The United Soybean Board (USB) currently seeks nominations for its annual Outstanding Achievement Award and Excellence in Communications Award. This is given to an individual, organization or group that has made an outstanding positive impact on the soybean industry and the soybean checkoff. Click here for a nomination form or contact Jennifer Anthony, 888-235-4332, ext. 1978. Deadline is Dec. 1, …

National Agri-Marketing Association reports the 2008 Awards of Excellence recipients are as follows: Marketing Communications — Paul Redhage, FMC Communications Manager, FMC Agricultural Products; Public Relations — Beth Andersen, Senior Vice President, Managing Partner, Charleston Orwig, Inc.; and Sales — Vernon Benes, Director of Business Development, Beck Ag, Inc. Dow AgroSciences LLC is acquiring the assets of Sudwestsaat GbR (SWS), …

A recent survey (2008 Intern and New Grad Benchmark Report) of agriculture interns and new graduates released by AgCareers.com provides university and industry professionals with compensation information such as salaries, intern housing costs and relocation packages. This was the first year for the survey, but AgCareers.com is planning to conduct the survey on an annual basis. If you are interested …

Tarter has joined Tractor Supply to co-sponsor the Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency Award Program for the 2008 National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, Ind., from Oct. 22-25. The Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency Award recognizes FFA members’ application of best management practices to efficiently produce and market a combination of two or more livestock-related species such as beef, dairy, …

Elanco announced it has finalized the purchase of Posilac (sometribove), a supplement for dairy cows, from Monsanto. The acquisition includes complete worldwide rights, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Augusta, Ga., and product-support operations. Agri-Business Solutions is changing its name to Water Street Solutions. “Water” is a fundamental resource necessary for the success of agricultural producers while “Street” keeps in mind …

The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael A. Gerber as acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmer Mac, succeeding Henry D. Edelman, effective immediately. Gerber will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit of Western New York, an Association in the Farm Credit System. The American Phytopathological …

National 4-H Council has announced a repeat partnership with Southern States Cooperative retail stores to run the “4-H Paper Clover” campaign, an exciting consumer-driven fundraising promotion where consumers purchase a paper clover at the register for $1 from Sunday, Oct. 5 to Sunday, Oct. 19. A list of participating locations can be found here. Fifty cents from each $1 donation …

CNH Global N.V. has announced it will reconsolidate production of soil management equipment at its plant in Goodfield, Ill., rescinding plans disclosed in late 2006 to close the 233,000-square-foot facility. As a result, all soil management equipment previously transferred to the company’s plant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will be returned to Goodfield as soon as possible. Syngenta Crop Protection announced Durivo …

Novus International is proud to announce the appointment of Nik Sutter as Product Specialist, North America. Sutter’s primary responsibilities will include the implementation of marketing and technical strategy for Novus-North America and identifying business growth opportunities for organic trace minerals. Syngenta Crop Protection announced the federal registration of Voliam Xpress insecticide by the U.S. EPA. Voliam Xpress is approved for …