Mani Iyer, President of Mahindra USA Inc. in Tomball, Texas, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2009 STIHL Dogs and Logs World Championship presented by STEADFAST CANINE was held last month in Stillwater, MN, gathering the world’s top DockDogs and Ironjacks (elite competitive lumberjacks). This year’s competition featured the top 54 …

The United Soybean Board announced that it will partner with Oranni Consulting and Transition Management Consulting to complete an external market analysis identifying effective models for international marketing programs. The Obama Administration’s proposal to mandate certain kinds of health care coverage could increase the cost of health insurance for farmers and ranchers and other self-employed individuals in Nebraska and the …

Barry Flinchbaugh, professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Farm Foundation. The new H5400 Series crop mergers from New Holland merge swaths to efficiently match windrow width and density with forage harvester or baler capacity. The three new models are offered in 9-foot and 12-foot pickup widths, and require …

As part of the effort to enhance Puerto Rico’s agricultural production, Governor Luis Fortuño signed the “Law for the Promotion and Development of Agricultural Biotechnological Businesses in Puerto Rico.” Nominate someone you know for the Professional Development Awards of Excellence. These awards will be presented at the 2009 Trends in Agriculture fall meeting, November 10-11, at the Hyatt Regency Crown …

Farm Journal Media announced that Mike Morgan has joined the company as Vice President, Publishing Operations where he will oversee both magazine production and circulation for all Farm Journal Media magazine titles. Arenus recently acquired the intellectual property, technology and product lines of Equilite, Inc.: the Sore No-More Liniment Product Line, Herbal Supplement line and Botanical Animal Flower Essence line. …

A comprehensive scientific review suggests that Converted Organics liquid agricultural fertilizers boost disease suppression characteristics in plants due to the product’s diversity of anti-oxidants and hormones. The initial class has been elected to the newly formed MEAT INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME. The 21 new members were chosen in voting by the Hall’s Board of Trustees from among more than 70 …

Dow AgroSciences announces that federal registration has been received for INSTINCT nitrogen stabilizer for use with UAN and liquid manure. Cooperatives Working Together announced that it has tentatively accepted 294 bids in the third herd retirement it has conducted in the last nine months. Kinze Manufacturing Harvest Commander grain auger carts offer growers an innovative, high quality grain handling option …

Mycogen Seeds is pleased to announce the addition of 29 new grain corn hybrids to its robust 2010 lineup. Internet Radio has been taken to the next level with the launch of iBizRadio.com’s personalized business talk Internet radio station. This free Internet radio station allows listeners to schedule their own programming and learn from some of the best minds in …

BASF is alerting growers to the emergence of a recently discovered race of dry bean rust in fields in Traill County, N.D. The Dow Chemical Company announced that Pierre Brondeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Advanced Materials, has decided to retire. He will be succeeded by Jerome Peribere, currently President and Chief Executive Officer. Perdue AgriBusiness and POET …

Asoyia recently announced the addition of Lawrence (Larry) Avesian as account director for the oil division. The Dodge County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at the Crave Brothers Farm in Waterloo recently exceeded their goal of 80,000 attendees, which is one of the highest attended shows in recent years. Washington State University Mount Vernon researchers are exploring the use of high …