More than 500 growers and retailers were at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on Sept. 3 to learn about innovations in agriculture. The day’s theme was “Race to Innovation.” After a lunch break, growers and retailers participated in informational sessions that reviewed the current agribusiness landscape, as well as specific innovations in the Bayer CropScience pipeline. WATT Poultry announces …

Rhea + Kaiser Marketing Communications announces the hire of two staff members to the growing Bayer CropScience team — Ann Fleming and Kimberly Bergmooser. Fleming joins Rhea + Kaiser as senior account executive working on the Bayer CropScience horticultural crops team. Bergmooser joins as assistant account executive for the corn, soybean and sorghum team. New Holland’s 98D Series corn heads …

Abengoa Bioenergy is building an ethanol plant on a 79-acre site in the Tri-City Regional Port District in Madison, Ill. Construction is under way, and the plant is expected to be in operation by late 2009. It will produce an estimated 88 million gallons of ethanol a year from corn and other cereal grains. The 2008 Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ …

The new AGCO Application Equipment photo library is now available online. This is your number one resource for hundreds of spraying related images. Veteran agri-marketer Neil Strong, Industry Relations Lead, Corporate Affairs for Syngenta Crop Protection announced he will retire in December 2008. Replacing him will be Jack Berens, a 26-year veteran of Syngenta Seeds. The National Corn Growers Association …

On Friday, June 13, the flood stage of the Cedar River reached nearly 32 feet, flooding the entire first floor of the Diamond V headquarters and much of the ground floor of the company’s manufacturing plant. At least six employees lost their homes or suffered significant damages. After months of rebuilding, Friday, Aug. 22, was a day of celebration for …

Camelina, an oilseed crop in the same family as mustard, is currently being grown throughout the United States and Canada and crushed to produce biodiesel by Great Plains – The Camelina Company. With several crushing partners in North America, Great Plains has produced over 10 million road miles of camelina biodiesel to date, and plans to boost production to 100 …

Exports of U.S. agricultural-related equipment to nations around the world topped $5.8 billion dollars for the first half of 2008 compared to mid-year 2007 numbers, for an increase of 30.5 percent, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Asia and Central America recorded modest gains while all other major world regions reported substantial growth, led by Australia/Oceania and South America. …

Anyone who’s been disappointed in frozen hamburger patties is in for a great-tasting treat with the new frozen burger patties from Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Beef. Made from 100 percent all-natural beef and available in three different varieties, they will be located in the frozen foods sections. The new introductions include: Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Ready-to-Cook Chuck Patty, Nolan Ryan’s …

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recently presented a check in the amount of $250,000 to the United Egg Producers. The funds will help educate California consumers about modern egg production systems prior to a November ballot initiative that bans most modern layer housing and egg production systems in the state. The California initiative, officially known as the Treatment of …

New Holland’s BB9000 Series large square balers produce consistent, dense, solid bales that stack well and withstand repeated handling. Overall bale density has been increased by up to five percent with product enhancements. Additional improvements include a new, narrow hitch for greater maneuverability, and oil-immersed gearboxes and automatic greasing for reduced service requirements and improved durability. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. and …