Caitlin Keck has been named communications coordinator for the DuPont Pioneer global forages team. Keck will provide marketing and communications support for the Pioneer corn silage, alfalfa and inoculants product lines. Prior to joining the global forages team, Keck was a Pioneer agronomist in York, Neb., with the Pioneer Emerging Leaders Program. Keck is a graduate of the University of …
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The National Agri-Marketing Association announced that the Agri Council of The Association of Business Information & Media Companies has become a NAMA Sustaining Partner. John Deere Water announced the availability of the John Deere F Series Metal Filters to North American customers. Select Sires Inc. and Allied Genetic Resources are teaming up to become the premier source of Simmental and …
Chilean Avocado Importers Unveil New Logo
The Chilean Avocado Importers Association (CAIA) has launched a fresh new logo in its latest move to distinguish the organization’s product for retailers and consumers. “The strategy behind this updated version of the logo was to elevate the country of origin by highlighting the personality of Chile and the seasonality of the product,” said Maggie Bezart, CAIA director of marketing. …
New Executive Director at WLIC
The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) recently announced the addition of Alan Clark as Executive Director. In his new role, Clark will be responsible for leading initiatives that strengthen the strategic plan of WLIC by providing operational oversight and direction in the use of financial, human and technology resources to effectively and efficiently achieve WLIC’s goals. Clark is a graduate …
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Syngenta announced that it has agreed to acquire the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. The 2015 AG CONNECT Expo & Summit will be held January 27-29, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $18 million in …
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Diamond V dedicated its new 17,000 sq. ft. high-tech global headquarters at its 77-acre campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is now accepting nominations for the second year of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. Becker Underwood has released the company’s first ever sustainability report, Be Legendary. Be Positive., highlighting the company’s economic, environmental, social and …
Apples to iPods Contest
Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the Apples to iPods promotion that kicks off next week. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree at 20 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards. The lucky apple picker who finds a wooden apple wins an Apple iPod, iPod Shuffle or iPad. …
FMC Announces Finalists in Anthem Contest
After receiving more than 155,000 votes in the “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest,” FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) announces the four finalists to continue on in the competition. Allison Nohre from De Pere, Wis.; Lexie Sistrunk from Oak Grove, La.; Jessica Smith from Picayune, Miss.; and Katie Wesler from Birmingham, Ala.; have been selected as finalists by popular …
Poll Says Increased Feed Costs, Food Prices
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Beyond commodity prices, what will this year’s drought have a greater impact on?” Our poll results: Thirty-eight percent said feed costs; thirteen percent said food prices; eleven percent said fuel costs and crop insurance, respectively; nine percent said crop inputs; eight percent said land costs; and five percent said tillage practices and other, respectively. …
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The International Poultry Expo now offers a Spanish website version. Syngenta in North America announced the EPA has granted registration approval for Lexar EZ and Lumax EZ herbicides. This week, Archer Daniels Midland Company will debut new offerings to keep farmers informed and to speed up crop insurance payments. The Pursuit of 300: The Road To Higher Yields is a …