- The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) announces Summer Education Week ’08 held July 14-18, 2008, Omaha, Neb. ASFMRA’s Management Education has been reformatted into modules including: Production Practices, Client Goals and Strategic Plan, Professionalism, Principles of Leasing, Conservation Practices, Selling Skills, Commodity Market Planning and Listening Skills. Summer Education Week ’08 is open to the public and pre-registration is required. Registration and fee information can be found here.
- The ever-popular Massey Ferguson 5400 Series mid-range tractors have new Tier III engines inside and a new look outside. The 110 and 115 hp models expand the mid-range line and its reputation for rugged durability with the right combination of weight and power. The new hood offers mid-range tractor buyers the same serviceability and style as Massey Ferguson high horsepower 6400 and 7400 Series tractors.
- The University of Florida chapter of the agricultural honor society Gamma Sigma Delta recognized three of the state’s agribusiness leaders and a retired extension director for their service at an annual awards dinner in Gainesville May 8. The honorary named these four as winners of the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award, which recognizes long-term achievement and leadership: J. Bryan Cooksey III, president of McCall Service Inc.; Sherwood “Buddy” Johnson, a third-generation citrus grower known for his ability to lead committees to consensus; Gene Mooney, executive vice president of Ben Hill Griffin Inc.; and Dallas B. Townsend, retired Hendry County extension director.
