The annual Downes-O’Neill/eDairy Outlook Conference, which is intended for dairy producers, processors, and end users, will be held June 18-19 in Chicago. Soybean checkoff farmer-leaders announced the winners of the USB Outstanding Achievement Award and USB Excellence Award at Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. The checkoff’s highest honor, the USB Outstanding Achievement Award, was awarded to Dr. Richard Wilson, retired …
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Kemin announced receipt of U.S. patent #7,247,299 covering Bacillus subtilis PB6, the active organism in its CloSTAT™ brand direct-fed microbial being introduced into the U.S. market. CloSTAT is a new nutricine that helps to maintain healthy gut microflora in poultry and livestock. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will conduct its annual product safety seminar April 21-23, 2008, followed by its …
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Land O’Lakes Purina Feed announces the official launch of AMPLI-Calf™ Technology, a revolutionary new calf starter technology now available in selected Land O’Lakes Purina Feed calf starters. AMPLI-Calf™ Technology is a blend of unique, proprietary ingredients proven to increase feed intake, weight gain and overall height of young dairy calves. In recent Land O’Lakes Purina Feed research studies, calves fed …
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DuPont announced leadership changes to strengthen its leading biotechnology position and better serve the growing global demand for the company’s biotech- based innovations in materials, food, feed and fuel markets. Thomas M. Connelly, executive vice president, will lead the integration of biotechnology across the company’s business segments. James C. Borel, is named group vice president, DuPont Human Resources. J. Erik …
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U.S. exports of agricultural-related machinery totaled more than $8.2 billion dollars in 2007, an increase of more than 13 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. South America recorded the largest gains, followed by Africa and Europe. The National Pork Board announces its partnership with Share Our Strength®, a national organization working to make …
Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Appointments
Secretary of Agriculture Edward T. Schafer announced the appointment of three incumbents and six new members to the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Re-appointed to serve second terms are: Brian Haugh, Dallas, Texas and Michael A. Krueger, Phoenix, Ariz. Re-appointed to serve a first term after filling a vacancy lasting less than 18 months is: Jay B. Simon, Stockton, …
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AgriLabs has announced a joint venture with Dallas-based Allflex USA to provide animal-identification products and support services to livestock producers. As a result, AgriLabs’ highly regarded AgriTag® product line will be manufactured by Allflex. In addition, AgriLabs will complement the Allflex commercial team in providing field-service and marketing support for Allflex-branded visual identification products. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) …
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Ag Leader Technology, Inc., announced the addition of two new features to its popular application control system, DirectCommand. DirectCommand now interfaces to the Raven Sidekick chemical injection pump for complete control over chemical injection applications. The InSight™ display and CAN module will replace the Sidekick Console, directly connecting to the injection pump. DirectCommand now has three channels of granular product …
The Fishy Truth
Consumers with questions about seafood sustainability and safety now need to look no further than the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Web site for answers. At the International Boston Seafood Show, NOAA Administrator Conrad Lautenbacher launched the agency’s new Fish Watch site, designed to answer consumer questions. “Steering the public to Fish Watch is a great way for consumers …
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Syngenta and DuPont announced a global agreement that will provide DuPont business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, access to Syngenta’s novel insect control corn event, MIR162. Under the royalty-bearing agreement, Syngenta will grant Pioneer a non-exclusive, global license with stacking rights to MIR162. MIR162 will protect corn above the ground by delivering high-level control of a broad spectrum of lepidopteran insects including fall …