- Novariant, Inc., announced that Tom Ruschhaupt has joined the company as General Manager of its AutoFarm precision agriculture division. In his new role, Ruschhaupt will be responsible for the AutoFarm division’s Global performance including its North America region, plus Australia, Europe and South America.
- Novus International Inc., awarded the 2008 Novus International Research Award at Auburn University to Mr. Adolfo Pereira, Jr. The award will assist Mr. Pereira in his pursuit of a Ph.D. from Auburn University, College of Agriculture. The Novus International Research Award is presented annually to an Auburn University graduate student for research excellence in one or more areas of animal nutrition, metabolism, growth and development or health and disease.
- Alltech recently achieved Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) certification at four of its plants, assuring that certain materials produced by the company at these sites satisfy the stringent controls applied to animal feed manufacture in regard to quality assurance, traceability, and selection of raw materials.
- The National FFA Organization has selected the National Pork Board to be a recipient of the special Distinguished Service Citation. This award recognizes clubs, agencies and organizations that have greatly contributed to agricultural science education and FFA programs.
