The 2nd Annual Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference will take place Feb. 18-20, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Mich. BRANDT announced they are returning to Turner Motorsports as the primary sponsor of the No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet driven by championship contender Justin Allgaier. An arbitration panel has ruled in favor of DuPont in a dispute filed by Monsanto where they alleged …

The members of the Dairy Business Association recently held an election for three positions on their board of directors. Broadhead is proud to announce it has recently received Platinum and Gold Awards in the 2011 MarCom Awards competition, as well as an IABC Silver Quill Award of Excellence. The National FFA Foundation announces it raised a record $16 million through …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released the annual business “outlook” survey. As the United Soybean Board launches into the next 20 years, new U.S. soybean farmer-leaders take the reins and plan to continue the focus on creating profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. Osborn & Barr recently welcomed four new employees to its media services and internal support …

Novariant announced the closing of a $10 million debt facility from BlueCrest Capital Finance, L.P. Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 14-16, 2012 during the 45th annual World Ag Expo. Two staff members have been hired for NAJ subsidiary, Jersey Marketing Service: Jason Robinson and Erica Davis. The Fulbright …

The U.S. Potato Board Nutrition Campaign Signature Regulations are official and ready for the industry’s use. A new case study released by BiOWiSH Technologies finds BiOWiSH Manure & Odor Treatment quickly and significantly reduces ammonia levels in poultry bedding. Learfield Communications, Inc. announced the closing of a strategic investment by Shamrock Capital Growth Fund III, a key component in the …

The 2012 Great Plains Growers Conference is set for Jan. 5-7 at the Fulkerson Center on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Everyone is welcome to attend the International Agri-Center’s annual Brunch with Santa in Tulare on Sunday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wilbur-Ellis has developed a recruitment and leadership program called …

RFD-TV will honor Roy Rogers with a spectacular 75’ float entitled “Happy Trails” in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade. The FDA has approved Pulmotil, an innovative Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) treatment for groups of cattle in the early stages of a BRD outbreak that provides 14 days of sustained in-feed therapy. CEV Multimedia has launched the new Meat Science …

ICE Futures Canada announced that the Manitoba Securities Commission has approved new futures contracts for milling wheat, durum wheat and barley. Tuskegee University conference will address farmers’ needs and provide outreach. Novozymes is introducing a new MultiAction biofertility inoculant for legume crops called TagTeam LCO. The 44th Minnesota Agri-Growth Council Annual Meeting and Speakers Conference focused on trends in food …

The Kansas Soybean staff now includes a director of operations: Adam O’Trimble. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is announcing ten $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the beef industry. The U.S. Grains Council announced that registration is now open for its 9th International Marketing Conference and 52nd Annual Membership Meeting to be held Feb. …

CHS Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Solbar Industries Ltd., to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Solbar. A special webinar focusing on dealing with the complex issues that can arise in family farm relationships will be held on Wednesday, January 11 beginning at 2 p.m. CST. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has named Greg Akaki, …