- Syngenta Seeds, Inc., announced it received import approval from the National Commission for Sanitary Risks of the Mexican Ministry of Health (COFEPRIS) for genetically modified corn event MIR162, also known as the Agrisure Viptera trait.
- The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives launched a campaign to tell the story of this country’s 2,500 farmer cooperatives to policy makers, government officials, and the American public. Based around the theme of “Farmer Cooperatives: Providing for America”, the campaign will emphasize the central role that co-ops play in preserving the family farm, supporting the rural economy, and bringing innovative products to consumers in the U.S. and around the world.
- The American Humane Association and the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) praised the new HBO movie, Temple Grandin, which aired Saturday, Feb. 6.
- Manna Pro has launched a new corporate logo and and tagline, Nurturing Life, which reflect the modern values of its primary customer base.
