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AgCareers.com has released its annual “HR Trends” report. The National FFA Organization will expand the capabilities of its members to advocate for agriculture by hosting its first ever social media training for FFA members during the 84th National FFA Convention. The United Farm Workers announce plans to celebrate the organization’s 50 years of service on behalf of the farm worker …

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The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has awarded two grants totaling $6.3 million to National 4-H Council. Engle Creative Solutions, LLC announced the launch of its new website. In addition, the company introduced its new logo and tag line: Stand out in a crowded world. Bayer announced the re-launch of its professional products website. The …

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Osborn & Barr’s Cultivate Practice Group continues to expand with new hires. Maria Bingaman, Jonathon Butler, Ann Patton and Rebecca Stephen join the team to support the United Soybean Board account. AFIA has unveiled the redesigned website Feedsearch.com, one of the association’s most valuable resources. Feedsearch serves as a prospective guide for industry buyers. Have you struggled with winter annual …

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Croplife America has released a new video on modern ag production practices. Titan Tire Corporation donated approximately $160,000 worth of agricultural tires to the Illinois and Indiana Future Farmers of America Organizations during their auction at the Farm Progress Show. The American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors elected Julie Anna Potts executive vice president of AFBF. William Shurtleff, cofounder …

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MANA Crop Protection announced the introduction of a new state of the art Parallel Plus formulation, offering a powerful, more convenient combination of metolachlor and atrazine for use on corn and grain sorghum. Koch Agronomic Services announced that it has completed an asset acquisition of AGROTAIN International. The Nobel Foundation announced Dan Shechtman of Iowa State University, the U.S. Department …

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Diamond V unveiled a new corporate brand strategy that supports the unique Diamond V portfolio of trusted products and services: “The Trusted Experts in Nutrition & Health”. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. enhances a vaccine that already stepped beyond conventional reproductive protection: Express® FP 10. CropLife America honored Col. Ed Duskin, executive vice president of the Southern Crop Production Association, with …

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Professor Jenks Britt, D.V.M., D.A.B.V.P. from Western Kentucky University Department of Agriculture, received the Mentor of the Year Award from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and Merck Animal Health. Osborn & Barr has expanded its team of communication professionals to include seven individuals who will support the agency’s growth in account service, public relations, media, production and network administration. …

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Monsanto Company announced it has acquired Beeologics, which researches and develops biological tools to provide targeted control of pests and diseases. Syngenta consolidates U.S. Communications with Martin Williams Advertising, Gibbs & Soell. FFA New Horizons relaunched in September to rave reviews from the magazine’s sponsor, the National FFA Organization, and its more than 500,000 members. Osborn & Barr has added …

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Issues Ink has expanded its business development department to include two results-driven business development representatives, Jeff Hamilton and Hiten Shah. Geosys is adopting a new visual identity in preparation for its 25th anniversary in 2012. The new identity was unveiled during the launch of Geosys’ new website on Sept. 12. The Adisseo Group, one of the worldwide leaders in the …

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Balchem Corporation has announced the addition of Jonathan Griffin as the North American Sales Manager – Specialty Products Verde Bio-Science is pleased to announce the addition of chemist Dr. Robert (Andy) Hudson to its staff. Seafood Health Facts project has launched a website designed to help clear up some of the confusing messages surrounding seafood. A cutting-edge Successful Farming magazine …

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