Gary Wagner, CAC, owner of Great Earth Agri-Business, Inc., Madison, Wisc., was elected president of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants. The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team bested a field of 28 states to become the 2011 national champions at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. The Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference has announced its program for the 2012 event, …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three new members to serve on the Mushroom Council: Pat Jurgensmeyer, Miami, Okla.; David Carroll, Reading, Pa.; and, Elizabeth O’Neil, Ontario, Canada. Cargill has completed the acquisition of Provimi, a global animal nutrition company, for $2.1 billion. Under an agreement, Pioneer Hi-Bred and Evogene will collaborate to develop soybean varieties displaying in-plant resistance to …

Monsanto’s Genuity VT Double PRO RIB Complete has received registration from the U.S. EPA. TISCO has launched the new TractorPartMart.com, a fast and reliable source for finding tractor and combine parts and other agricultural equipment online to help keep farmers operational and in the field. Animal Health Institute member companies invested $689 million in 2010 on the discovery and development …

Vets Plus, Inc. has appointed Steve Vale to its staff as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. U.S. Soybean Export Council Technical issues Director Kim Nill provided extensive information on the sustainability of U.S. soybean production. This Thanksgiving season, people throughout the food system will be using social media to show their thanks for food and raise awareness of agriculture through …

CLAAS of America Inc., has achieved a world record harvest – 24,832 bushels of wheat in an 8-hour time frame. Farm Journal Media announces a new database service: Reverse Email Append. This service matches on records where there is an email address, or incomplete or nonexistent contact and USPS address information, let alone demographic or behavioral data on the producer. …

According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly “Flash Report,” the sales of all tractors in the U.S. for October 2011 were up 7.5% compared to the same month last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation believes that Russia’s successful accession into the World Trade Organization will lead to increased trade between our two nations. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made …

The Propane Education & Research Council and heater manufacturer L.B. White have joined forces on a research project that could lead to the development of a more efficient livestock building heating system. The Indiana 4-H Congress brings together top 4-H youth for leadership training and for the awarding of over $30,000 in scholarships. Sponsored by CountryMark and Ice Miller LLP, …

Pfizer Animal Health has added to the expertise and services available to its customers by adding four marketing and creative professionals to its U.S. Cattle Marketing team — Ryan Dunn, Jean Lonie, Charlotte Ami Yi-Kochoa and Heather Campbell. Amanda Bacon, Prairie Grove, Ark., was crowned the 2011-12 National Hereford Queen during the American Royal National Hereford Show. CHS Inc. announced …

David Breiner, Alma, Kan., was recently announced as the new president of the American Hereford Association. Cotton farmers in the Delta and Southeast will have more choices for managing weeds and earning financial incentives under the 2012 Roundup Ready PLUS® Weed Management Solutions platform, recently announced by Monsanto Company. U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. will co-locate its 2013 annual conference at …

Twelve meat and poultry industry leaders were formally inducted into the MEAT INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME as new Members of the Class of 2011. Cargill and BASF Plant Science have joined forces to lead the development of a new, cost-effective dietary source of EPA/DHA: enhanced canola oil. The Global Harvest Initiative announced that IBM has joined as a new member. …