- E. Gordon Gee, President, The Ohio State University, and 4-H Alumnus, has been elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees.
- The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) has unveiled a new Web site as the next step of an ongoing campaign to promote independent seed companies. The site features a “Members Only” section, as well as a search function to locate IPSA members.
- Syngenta has signed an agreement to acquire Goldsmith Seeds, Inc., an industry leading breeder and producer of flower seeds, for an amount of $74 million, on a cash and debt- free basis. Goldsmith breeds, produces and sells a broad range of pot and bedding products, including major crops such as cyclamen, impatiens and petunia.
- Officials at Vermeer Corporation have announced the promotion of Ed Lapthorn to National Sales Manager of the Vermeer Forage Products Group. Responsibilities include management of sales and distribution support for the Forage Solutions Segment.
