The AgGateway Board of Directors is pleased to announce Wendy Ann Smith, Ph.D. will join the organization in the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. The National Agri-Marketing Association announced that its 2010 annual conference has achieved the highest attendance in more than a decade – 1,150. To evaluate current trends, summarize key vulnerabilities, and …

The Tulare Kiwanis Club will honor local dairy farmers and Tulare County Farm Bureau members Joey Airoso and father Joe with their annual “Farmer of the Year” Award on April 28. AG CONNECT Expo 2011 has been named to the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Buyer Program (IBP). The Florida FFA state officer team was treated to a taste of agricultural …

John Deere has announced the establishment of John Deere Insurance Company, formed to strengthen its position in crop insurance. In conjunction with World Dairy Expo, the 27th Annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl will award over $20,000 in cash prizes. Dow AgroSciences LLC, and Grupo Papalotla announced that Dow AgroSciences has secured an exclusive license from Papalotla for Brachiaria grass seed …

AgFeed Industries, Inc. announced that it has agreed to invest in a hog production project in conjunction with Xinyu City in Jiangxi province. The Andersons, Inc. announced it has recently signed a letter of intent to purchase two grain cleaning and storage facilities from O’Malley Grain, Inc., with closing to occur as soon as reasonably practical following negotiation and execution …

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., announces the promotion of two employees in the Swine Division: Tim Bettington to executive director of the Swine Division, and Randy Buller to senior associate director of Swine Marketing. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. announced it has received full Canadian regulatory approval from Health Canada and Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), for the Agrisure Viptera corn trait. New …

Cargill, Incorporated’s Nutrena Brand has announced its continued sponsorship of the Appaloosa Horse Club to promote excellence in equine nutrition and performance. This May 5, the late Ato Werqu Mekasha of Ethiopia will be the first international inductee in the U.S. Cooperative Hall of Fame – the U.S. cooperative community’s highest honor. Syngenta announced that it has entered into a …

Pioneer Hi-Bred announced Bill Even, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture, has accepted a key role in its Biotech Affairs and Regulatory Department as senior manager, Government, Community and Industry Relations. StollerUSA is looking for amazing crop photos and Stoller success stories for entry in the 2011 StollerUSA calendar contest. Judges will select a total of 12 stories/photographs from the 2010 …

Brownfield Ag News announces the launch of Brownfield Mobile which enables farmers to use their mobile smart phones to stay informed about the weather, markets and news important to them. Monsanto Company welcomed guests to the future home of the company’s Asgrow soybean seed production facility in West Fargo, N.D., to celebrate the groundbreaking for a multi-million dollar facility expansion. …

The Mosaic Company announced that it entered into an agreement with Vale S.A. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. related to a proposed joint venture that will own the Bayovar phosphate rock mine being constructed by Vale in Peru. The National Pork Producers Council has hired Chris Wall as assistant vice president for government relations in its Washington, D.C., public-policy office. …

Syngenta announced the first European registration of the new fungicide isopyrazam, which is expected to enhance significantly its market position, notably in cereals. AgriLabs has introduced two novel awards available to young veterinarians actively working with beef and dairy operations. Named as a tribute to Dr. W. Bruce Wren, each award will provide a $5,000 grant for professional-development training, ultimately …