The USDA announces that the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order is now effective. The USDA announced that Washington state sweet cherry growers will vote Nov. 5 through Nov. 18, 2011, on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Furniture Row Racing announced that its No. 78 Sprint Cup Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith, will display …

Senninger is proud to announce the launch of a newly designed website. Marco Livoti has joined Vermeer Corporation as Forage Regional Manager for the Forage Solutions division in Latin America. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance and John Deere announced the company is joining USFRA’s Premier Partner Advisory Group. Syngenta announced that they have received import approval from Japan and …

Victor Vasquez will retire as USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, effective July 29, and Doug O’Brien will take his place, effective Aug. 1. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association launched its new website during the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Kinze unveils “Autonomous grain cart” featuring a driver-less tractor. Watch the video to see the Kinze Automation Project demonstration. …

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 …