- David Schapker of Indianapolis has been named chief financial officer of the National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation.
- The U.S. Grains Council launched an enhanced version of http://www.grains.org.
- BASF announced that Nealta miticide received full, unconditional registration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- CropLife America (CLA) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for continuing to closely monitor and record the health of bee colonies in the U.S. and for collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to address pollinator health issues.