Evogene Ltd. and Biogemma SAS announced the signing of a licensing agreement for the development and commercialization by Biogemma of hybrid corn lines, displaying improved yield and drought tolerance. The California Walnut Board’s commitment to nutrition education continues through a new partnership with HealthCorps. John Deere announces results of recently completed Nebraska Tractor Test Lab (NTTL) evaluations of its 8320R …

Westlands Water District and Ag-Water New Sky, LLC, announced they will develop an integrated drainage water treatment facility in California’s Central Valley. Cooperatives Working Together announced that it is reactivating its Export Assistance program, effective immediately, to boost sales of U.S.-made cheddar cheese. The American Lamb Board partnered with Boston Chefs to bring lambtastic dishes to the table at the …

World Dairy Expo’s Board of Directors approved four new members at their annual meeting. The new directors include: Angie Coburn, Mike Hellenbrand, Steve Larson and Bryan Voegeli. Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. Marrone Bio Innovations is being recognized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for …

A coalition of dairy groups announced the launch of a statewide program, the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, to promote and verify responsible animal care on the state’s 1,750 family dairy farms. Twenty Iowa men and women will participate in an international agriculture trade mission to South Korea and Vietnam as part of the Iowa Corn Leadership …

Agriculture economist Glenn Grimes, professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, and former Iowa state senator and “Master Pork Producer” John Soorholtz were inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the pork industry. PEER Bearing Company announces a new product offering for tillage equipment, a maintenance free gang disc tillage bearing, TILLXtreme. …

The National Pork Producers Council at its annual business meeting – the National Pork Industry Forum – held March 4-6, elected new officers and members to its board of directors. Click here for a complete list. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. announced it has submitted to the U.S. EPA an application for the registration of its Agrisure Viptera 3220 trait stack, featuring …

The Pork Checkoff will honor Dale Miller, editor of National Hog Farmer, as the winner of its Distinguished Service Award. He will be recognized at the National Pork Industry Forum, March 4-6, 2010. The National Pork Board recognized the latest class of Environmental Steward Award winners at the National Pork Industry Forum. These winners exemplify excellence in environmental care and …

Farm Market iD announced it has entered into a sales agreement with Bock & Associates who will join the Farm Market iD (FMiD) sales team in making FMiD’s data and information intelligence available to agribusinesses, effectively extending the sales reach of the company. The agreement is effective immediately. The 2010 All Aboard Wheat Harvest Tour gives followers across the U.S. …

Cibus Global announces the grant of a new patent for Cibus’ unique Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS) in the production of a non-transgenic plant that is resistant to or tolerant of certain herbicides, particularly glyphosate. The Appaloosa Horse Club is proud to announce Bella Sara as a Silver Sponsor for the 2010 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. United Soybean Board …

Olivia Gonzales of Paso Robles, Calif., competed against 37 other college students or recent graduates to win the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2010 Collegiate Discussion Meet at the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference. New Holland has adopted SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology for machines with engines above 100 hp and CEGR, Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation, for engines below …