The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Department of Animal and Food Sciences recognized Dr. Pearse Lyons, the founder and president of Alltech, with induction into its Hall of Fame. In the past year, more than 17,000 new students have joined FFA, setting a new all-time high in the organization’s membership since founded in 1928. Through the Cydectin Buck-a-Liter campaign, …

The nation’s top experts in agricultural lending will gather in Indianapolis, Ind. for the American Bankers Association National Agricultural Bankers Conference Nov. 6-9. Two state-of-the-art bale-wrapping systems, designed to help producers turn silage bales into individually wrapped high-nutrition silage packages, were introduced by Vermeer. The Food and Drug Administration has every confidence in the safety of apple juice. Learn more …

Alltech broke ground on its $4.5 million distillery project in downtown Lexington, Ky. To help farmers track actual results, AgWeb introduces the interactive Corn Harvest Map to give users and followers a chance to see real-time corn harvest results from across the country. Farm Foundation has launched a new initiative to deliberate critical issues facing today’s food and agricultural systems. …

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, announced the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, a new program to recognize dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts that deliver outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefit. The 2012 Potato Industry Leadership Institute will be held Feb. 23 to March 1, 2012. The Institute is an eight-day program designed to identify, develop and cultivate …

The Mosaic Company announced that it recently received patent approval for Nexfos, a granulated feed-grade monodicalcium phosphate for use in animal and poultry feed. The Nebraska Corn Growers Association presented a $66,588.07 ceremonial check to the American Red Cross at the Nebraska State Fair. At the Farm Foundation Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 13, discussion will focus on Data Collection on …

Illinois agriculture organizations announced a new, collaborative program to promote, implement and track the rate of adoption of enhanced nutrient stewardship practices by Illinois agricultural producers. POET is now selling certified antibiotic-free dried distillers grains with soluble. CAST is announcing its release of a paper detailing concerns about livestock production and air issues. John Deere Horicon Works, Horicon, Wisc., is …

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is pleased to announce Dr. Albrecht Kissel as its new president and CEO. Pfizer Animal Genetics will donate $10 from the proceeds of each High-Density 50K test purchased this fall through Angus Genetics, Inc. to participating state Angus Associations. GROWMARK, Inc. announced the results of director elections, held in conjunction with the regional cooperative’s annual meeting. …

John Deere announces eight new or updated Ag Management Solutions products, which will be rolled out from now through early 2012. With the launch of its newest 1,200-gallon sprayer – the Patriot 4430 – Case IH once again sets the industry standard for power, fuel-efficiency, productivity and comfort. Broadhead announced that Beth Burgy and Troy Schroeder will assume the roles …

Ted Haller has accepted the position of Media Director for the Brighton Agency in St. Louis. The new Farm Progress Show app presents a wealth of show information by using the latest technology for smartphones and additional app-compatible hardware. Locate the app in either marketplace by searching for “Farm Progress Show.” The 2011 Summit, sponsored by the Center for Food …

Merck announced the appointment of Richard R. DeLuca Jr. as executive vice president and president, Merck Animal Health, effective Sept. 15, 2011 FMC Corporation announced its Agricultural Products Group has entered into two exclusive agreements covering global development and supply of Chr. Hansen biological products for agricultural and ornamental markets. Select Sires Inc. has hired Cami Collingwood as the beef …