The National Corn Growers Association announces that Paul Bertels, former director of agricultural economic analyses and environmental impacts, has been promoted to the position of vice president for Production and Utilization. Ray Lee Equipment Co. has a new tool in hand to manage used-equipment inventory dollars across the dealer’s multiple locations: Purple Wave Auction. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the …

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is celebrating National Farmers Market Week through its America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest and the launch of an online leader-board of the top 20 vote getters in each of four categories. The lists of boutique, small, medium and large markets track up-to-the-minute results during the final month of voting, which closes on August 31. The Florida …

Nominations are now open for the AG CONNECT Expo 2011 Advocating for Agriculture Awards. Syngenta Seedcare announced that the EPA approved Avicta 500 FS nematicide for use on soybeans. Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (www.wvma.org) member, René Carlson, DVM, was installed as the American Veterinary Medical Association president-elect. FMC Corporation announces the appointment of Frank Knight as business development manager for …

Clinton Griffiths pulled up to the AgDay news desk as the program’s new Anchor and Managing Editor. Veteran broadcaster Al Pell resumes his fulltime duties as AgriBusiness Director for both AgDay and U.S. Farm Report. Thomas Tracy was named Senior Vice President of Operations at Farm Credit Services of Illinois effective August 1. The growers and shippers of Northwest pears …

Nutrients for Life Foundation and GATX Corporation unveiled a specially-designed railcar July 25 during a reception held in conjunction with the Southwestern Fertilizer Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The railcar, emblazoned with the Nutrients for Life logo, will travel across the country delivering potash and creating awareness about the Foundation and fertilizer. Mahindra USA continues its commitment to provide hard-working, …

The new Sustainable Beef Resource Center’s (SBRC) mission to provide useful, science-based information to the entire food chain. The SBRC currently is working with third-party experts to create an environmental-impact model and economic analysis of technologies used to help produce wholesome, affordable beef. Farm Journal Television announces the launch of “Corn College TV,” a new, national 30-minute weekly program focusing …

Beef.com is launching on July 28, 2010. Click here to be one of the first to take a free trial and secure your name before someone else gets it. Monsanto Company welcomed the European Union authorization of two of its corn technology combinations, Genuity VT Double PRO (MON 89034 X NK603) and YieldGard VT Triple (MON 88017 X MON810). After …

Farm Credit has launched a new national online presence at FarmCredit.com, revitalized its national giving and sponsorship program, and established a dedicated communications team to build awareness of Farm Credit and its unique mission among those it serves. Willard Agri-Service of Greenwood, DE, was named the National Environmental Respect Award winner. The new Swath Command control system from Great Plains …

Farm Journal has completed four sold-out sessions at its popular Corn College event held near Bloomington, Ill., with graduates from more than 29 states and 2 providences in four different sessions during the 2010 event. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association brought Mike Deering to the communications team to focus on grassroots advocacy and trade media relations. Jane DeMarchi joined the …

Robert J. Ratliff has been appointed chairman of the board of CVT Corp. Brenda Gilbertson has joined ABS Global as the advertising and promotions manager. Abe Hughes has been named vice president of sales and marketing for New Holland Agriculture in North America (www.newholland.com). With a choice of three openers and eight row widths, the new YP-30 and YP-40 Yield-Pro …