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. …

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 19 representatives to serve on the first national Softwood Lumber Board. Prowl H2O has received registration from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for use in soybeans. ABS Global, Inc., is currently seeking internship candidates for three positions being offered for the summer of 2012. The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers announce the …

Canada’s Outdoor Shows Limited has been acquired by Vancouver-based Glacier Media. As part of the inaugural “Yield Signs 4 Success” Program, SFP recently announced the National 4-H Council won its 30-Day Facebook Challenge. SFP will donate $2,000 to 4-H to further its agricultural education endeavors with America’s youth. ABS Global, Inc. is pleased to announce Chris Berning has joined the …

Agriculture.com recently released an updated mobile version of the leading agriculture site, m.agriculture.com, which now features an up-to-the-minute markets ticker, video, upgraded weather coverage and in-depth news and markets analysis. Eighteen months after the introduction of the iPad, 11% of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer of some kind. But a majority says they would not be willing to …

Farm Journal Media’s AgWeb.com launched its mobile application, providing smartphone users with easier, more graphic access to its market-leading content. Croplife recently released a new video on fertilizer, crop protection product handling and distribution. Watch the video here. The soybean-checkoff-funded U.S. Soybean Export Council launched a revamped website for its global aquaculture program to communicate the benefits of soy in …