- 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, 2008.
- DTN/Progressive Farmer announced that it will host its second-annual agriculture summit on December 7-9 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The 2008 DTN/Progressive Farmer Ag Summit, “Brave New Worlds: Your Map for Managing Ag Risk,” will feature industry experts who will provide advice to help producers map their 2009 profit strategy while taking an in-depth look at today’s volatile commodity markets. Click here for more information or to register.
- Leica Geosystems’ parent company, Hexagon Group of Sweden, announces the acquisition of Rinex Technology of Perth, Australia, with an office in the Kansas City area. The first new product resulting from this acquisition will be a full-color, full-function touch screen that will work directly with the Leica mojoRTK auto-steer system to provide additional functionality including contour and pivot guidance, mapping and record keeping.
- ASTM International has now officially published the highly anticipated biodiesel blend specifications on the ASTM website for general use. Click here for more information about biodiesel, including manufacturers’ warranty positions for its use. The ASTM International biodiesel standards can be purchased from ASTM Customer Service (610-832-9585; service@astm.org) or online.
