- Lessing-Flynn won big at the 2014 PRIME Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America Central Iowa Chapter last week.
- Monsanto Company reinforced its commitment to further improve the genetic potential of seeds by announcing a $20 million investment in integrated technology centers as part of its global breeding program.
- At its October 28, 2014 Organizational Meeting, the MGEX Board of Directors named 2014-2015 public directors, Board officers and approved committee assignments.
- Former NAFB President Earl Hunter, broadcaster for 38 years in Wisconsin, has passed at the age of 85.