- The early-entry deadline for the popular National Corn Yield Contest is Wednesday, July 1, the National Corn Growers Association reminds growers.
- Safe equipment is critical when working in agricultural environments that can contain chemicals, explosive gases, flammable vapors or combustible dust. Energizer Intrinsically Safe Lights are Class I Division I safety certified, impact resistant and “safety orange” for instant recognition.
- The Honduran Foundation for the Promotion of Investments and Exports, FIDE, will hold two free seminars in the United States this month: Chicago at the World Trade Center Illinois and FIDE, 8 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26; San Jose at the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, June 29.
- NOVUS International created a Biological Marketing Department with the addition of Bruce King as Director of Biological Markets and John Browning as Organic Acids Product Manager for organic acids.
- Standard & Poor’s announced the launch of the S&P Agribusiness North America Index, the industry’s first index comprised solely of agribusiness companies in North America.