- DuPont Pioneer and Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., have entered into a license collaboration to evaluate and commercialize new gene leads for increased water use efficiency and improved photosynthesis in corn.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising the Standards for Grades of Almonds in the Shell.
- Tim O’Connor, President and CEO of the U.S. Potato Board, has accepted an offer to lead a new marketing agency dedicated to the Mexican avocado industry.
- New market challenges and opportunities inspired the National Pork Board to approve adding $3 million in additional Pork Checkoff funds to bolster the 2013 domestic marketing budget during the crucial summer sales months.
