- Diamond V Mills has announced their continued support of innovative research through the Diamond V Research Program, a grant program available to researchers focused on improving the use of yeast cultures for animal production. This is the second year Diamond V Mills is offering the program. The recipients will receive a maximum of $30,000 each year for a two-year period for their research.
- Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced that thousands of disabled farmers in 21 states will have access to education and assistance to continue farming through the funding of more than $3.7 million for “AgrAbility” projects. “Disabilities should not prevent someone from having a career in agriculture,” said Johanns.
- The National Pork Board will begin the 2008 planning process at its summer meeting in St. Louis July 17-20. The board also will seat its newly appointed board members and elect new board officers. Under the National Pork Board’s planning and budgeting process, the board each year begins the process by identifying the critical issues it believes it can address on behalf of the U.S. pork producers who invest in the Pork Checkoff. The meeting is open to the public. Those planning to attend are asked to contact Lorraine Garner at lgarner@pork.org
- CHS (NASDAQ:CHSCP) , a leading grains, food and energy company, has opened a grain marketing office in Geneva, Switzerland. “This European location compliments our existing grain business and enables us to enhance both service and execution to our global customers,” said Mark Palmquist, chief operating officer and executive vice president for Ag Business at CHS. CHS is the third largest U.S. grain company and handles nearly 1.2 billion bushels annually.
