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 …

Edible bean growers can now experience fast, complete desiccation and improved harvest efficiency with Sharpen herbicide, powered by Kixor herbicide technology. The National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected new officers and appointed three new individuals to the board. Plan to attend the upcoming workshop: Implementing Social Media to Boost Recruitment. The National Potato Council announced that Anders Schmidt Huseth …

It is important to farmers and ranchers that the Federal Communication Commission’s review possible interference with the Global Positioning Systems that could be created by a broadband network being developed by LightSquared. T. Joe Robertson has been named product marketing manager for Topcon Precision Agriculture. The Animal Agriculture Alliance welcomes two new team members: Catharine Kuber, who will serve as …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has honored the latest winners of its annual student engineering and mechanization awards. The USDA announced that highbush blueberry producers and importers have voted to continue the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order. Beck’s Hybrids is pleased to announce the purchase of the former Pfister Hybrids facility in El Paso, Ill. Nineteen farmer-leaders will be …

BRANDT Consolidated, Inc. has named Karl Barnhart to its senior management team as Chief Marketing Officer. World Ag Expo is searching for the newest and most innovative products for World Ag Expo 2012. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. gave the agriculture industry a glimpse into the future with the unveiling of its precision planting technology – an autonomous planter that operates without …