This just in . . .

Market Probe has acquired Marketing Horizons, Inc., a mid-sized marketing research company located in St. Louis, Missouri that specializes in agricultural market research. For nearly 20 years, Marketing Horizons has been a leading provider of full-service marketing research and business consulting services. Earl Wims, co-founder of Marketing Horizons, retired from the company effective December 15, 2005. Co-founder Robert Jasper will assume the title of Senior Vice President at Market Probe and will continue to oversee the day-to-day management of the operations. The Marketing Horizons staff of about 30, located in two St. Louis offices, will remain in place and become employees of Marketing Horizons, Inc. – A Division of Market Probe.