CNH will open a remanufactured parts distribution center within its CNH Reman operations facility in Springfield, Mo., to expedite delivery of its remanufactured products to equipment dealers throughout North America. A new website is a collaborative effort of the fertilizer industry aimed at increasing awareness of 4R nutrient stewardship, a site-specific, scientific framework that addresses farmers’ use of the right …

Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete by Monsanto Company has received registration from the EPA. The Makhteshim Agan Group announced that it will acquire DuPont Crop Protection’s global non-mixture diuron business. O&B Kansas City names Peter Cook as associate creative director; Brian Howard joins as account supervisor on a variety of animal-focused accounts; Tyler Bowser joins the Kansas City team as public …

Farm Journal Media announces a new database comprising 32,122 U.S. agricultural retail locations, plus a new link between producers and their primary ag chem Dealer. Massey Ferguson and Rural King will begin offering a select line of Massey Ferguson sub-compact, compact and light utility tractors through Rural King stores. The 2011 Ag Machinery Conference has moved to Waterloo, Iowa. The …

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association announced the appointment of David Thomas as its new Chief Lobbyist and Leticia Phillips as the organization’s Representative for North America, both based at UNICA’s Washington, D.C. office. Syngenta and Bayer CropScience announced a co-development agreement on an HPPD herbicide tolerance trait for soybeans. The National Potato Council launched a new website to inform school …

The American Meat Science Association has announced registration is now open for the AMSA 64th Reciprocal Meat Conference, to be held June 19-22, 2011, in Manhattan, Kan. Kubota Corporation has named Mr. Yuichi “Ken” Kitao as the new President of Kubota Tractor Corporation, based in Torrance, Calif. On April 12 in Chicago, Ill., the American Meat Science Association Student Membership …

The NAFB Board of Directors has selected Jerry Hurley of Association Executive Resources Group to assist in the search to find a new Executive Director. The beef checkoff announces the release of “The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review: Connecting Our Vision and Values,” which is a first-of-its-kind inside look at cattlemen’s influence on the nation’s communities, the economy, public health and the …

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that Janet Keller has accepted the position of Communications/Public Relations Manager. Beck’s Hybrids and MyRainReport.com, powered by RainWave, are pleased to announce a partnership enabling Beck’s Hybrids to be the exclusive provider of MyRainReport.com. The first 60 products were unveiled that consumers will soon see in stores throughout the country bearing the new …

Kubota Tractor Corporation announces the latest version of its popular RTV900 workhorse utility vehicle model, the new and improved RTV900XT. Planters is announcing the inaugural Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to celebrate American peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their local communities. 4-H Tech Wizards, a new 4-H group mentoring program, will expose underrepresented …

AdFarm has hired Brandon Souza, an individual with a strong background in California agriculture and communications, to enhance the company’s credentials in its Sacramento office. CRYSTALYX has launched their newly designed, reorganized website. With the current issue, Drovers becomes Drovers/CattleNetwork. Blount International, Inc., announced that David A. Willmott has been elected to the newly created position of President and Chief …

Molly Connors of Richland, Wash., was re-elected to the United States Potato Board Executive Committee and Todd Michael of Urbana, Ohio, was elected chairman. The United Fresh Produce Association applauds news from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announcing $158 million in funding for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for next school year. Beck Ag recently launched a website that …