U.S. distributor Kubota Tractor Corporation announces it has retailed 1.5 million Kubota units in America. Valley Irrigation has expanded its Valley GPS product line to include compatibility with Trimble GPS products. Osborn & Barr is further expanding its digital offerings with four new hires in St. Louis: Chris Feix, Kim Bracey, Gary Schrader and Stephanie Phillips. PureSense Environmental Inc. was …

FMC Corporation announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the European persulfates business of RheinPerChemie GmbH from Unionchimica SpA. Microsoft Corp. has donated nearly $1.9 million of software, training and support to the National FFA Organization for the creation of a new online network to help students track educational successes, pursue awards and scholarships and ultimately …

The Certified Angus Beef ® brand sold 70 million pounds in June, the highest volume month in the company’s 33-year history, 4.3% above the previous June and some 10 million pounds better than June 2009. The 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. DuPont announced that …

Broadhead has added three assistant account executives to its account services team. The shareholders of Prairie Land Cooperative based in Hubbard, Iowa have approved a merger of their cooperative with Innovative Ag Services. The Beef Cook-Off has announced its four category winners in their 2011 beef cooking contest. A grand prize winner is still to be revealed later this year. …

As part of its continued commitment to responsible antibiotic use and milk and meat drug residue avoidance, Pfizer Animal Health introduces a new Residue Free Guarantee along with a website. Swanson Russell welcomes Kara Cordell and announces the promotions of Zeljka Hassler and Justin Young. The USDA announced that it is adopting the final rule to add two importer seats …

The EPA is proposing secondary air quality standards to protect the environment from nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx). ZACTRAN (gamithromycin), a new antimicrobial from Merial, provides producers with a rapid-response weapon in the battle against BRD. United Cooperative received the Environmental Respect Award for its environmental stewardship efforts in liquid crop nutrient storage, spill prevention and safety in …

Michael Dillon and Michael “Smitty” Smith, will lead Osborn & Barr’s creative efforts, serving as executive creative directors. Adnan Sabic also joins the team with returning creative talents Zach Arnold and David Boesch. A reliable supply of high quality ammonium thiosulphate will soon be available to ag producers throughout the Upper Midwest as a result of an agreement between Kugler …

Pioneer Hi-Bred unveils FIT® Studio, an extension of Pioneer FIT Services. To help producers mow and condition more hay in less time, John Deere introduces the Triple-Mounted Mower-Conditioner for 2012. The United Soybean Board and soybean checkoff will co-sponsor the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Awards as a way of recognizing U.S. soybean farmers who demonstrate outstanding environmental and conservation …

The USDA announced that industry producers and importers voted to approve a national research and promotion program for processed raspberries. The vote was taken in a referendum from June 8 to June 24, 2011. CrescoAg LLC, introduced its suite of crop decision and risk management tools that will help growers and their trusted advisers better analyze data and make decisions …

Iowa farmers from across the state are joining together to show RAGBRAI 2011 riders what Iowa agriculture is all about. Iowa-raised beef, pork and dairy products will be featured in free samples for RAGBRAI riders at several locations along this year’s route. U.S. Wheat Associates welcomes Casey Chumrau as Market Analyst in its Arlington, Va. office. The National Trust has …