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 …

The North American Meat Processors Association is partnering with 12 other meat industry organizations, FSIS, and six trade media to host the Third Annual E. coli Conference for North American Beef Further Processors. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation awarded three college scholarships to deserving upper-classmen aspiring for a career in ag broadcasting and/or ag communications. New Holland has …

Charly Cummings recently won the Livestock Marketing Association’s 2011 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship. Leica Geosystems has released the new features for the AS7500 section controller. Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association invites you to visit their member farms and ranches on National Alpaca Farm Days on Sept. 24-25. The FAO Prize is awarded every two years to the individual or institution …

Merck’s animal health division announced that it will begin using the new name, Merck Animal Health. Simplex Manufacturing Co. announced that they have acquired the granular spreader product line from Heli-Ap. Trimble introduced its new high-accuracy Global Navigation Satellite System compatible correction service. The Trimble® CenterPoint™ RTX™ correction service can offer 4 centimeter (1.5 inch) repeatable accuracy and will be …

Growth of Diamond V continues with the construction of a new worldwide headquarters and expansion of its second, recently constructed, manufacturing plant. Syngenta announced that it has entered into an exclusive global technology partnership with Pasteuria Bioscience Inc., to develop innovative bio-nematicide products based on the naturally occurring soil bacteria Pasteuria spp. DoMor Equipment Company unveiled its new generation skid-steer …