- The USDA announces that the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order is now effective.
- The USDA announced that Washington state sweet cherry growers will vote Nov. 5 through Nov. 18, 2011, on whether to continue their federal marketing order.
- Furniture Row Racing announced that its No. 78 Sprint Cup Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith, will display the Farm American initiative as a major associate sponsor at three upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup races.
- The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology announces the launch of its updated website.
