Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Melissa Dohmen in its Lincoln office and John Vogel in its Omaha office. The National AgrAbility Project at Purdue University is offering an interactive webinar to help operators of small farms make informed decisions when buying equipment. The American Soybean Association (ASA) and DuPont are seeking applicants for the 2016 ASA DuPont Young Leader …

Charleston|Orwig announces the addition of two marketing communications professionals to its expanding team. AgView.net and AgView Radio have recently added several new affiliates to its network of entities utilizing the various AgView products. Crystal Kasper of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., is receiving $25,000 to use for a landscape makeover for her yard, plus a John Deere Gator™ 625i, for being …

In a recent election at the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), Dr. Richard Cavaletto was chosen as the President-Elect for 2015-2016. New Holland is pleased to announce Super Guard, a new, more powerful warranty program to match the power of its light construction equipment. Farm Journal Broadcast reports downloads of My Farm Radio, agriculture’s first 24/7 digital radio …

The CNH Industrial N.V. plant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been awarded silver status for implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), one of the highest standards in the world for the integrated management of manufacturing plants and processes. Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) and Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation (KMA) officially announced plans to increase production capacity for Kubota equipment in the U.S. …

Prosperity Ag is excited to announce two new webinars, Value-Added Grant Program & Rural Energy for America Program, designed to educate the agriculture and rural communities on available grant funding! The Responsible Nutrient Management Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships in the amount of $2,500; available to students attending an agriculture-related program at a post-secondary educational institution in the United …

The U.S. Grains Council encourages farmers, members and other industry representatives to register soon for its 55th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, scheduled for Montreal, Canada, from July 27 to 29, 2015. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced that approximately $11.9 million in organic certification assistance is available through state departments of agriculture to make organic certification …

As part of its 2015 Effie North American awards program, Effie Worldwide, Inc. has selected Miller Electric Mfg. Co. to receive a 2015 North American Effie Finalist Award. The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that Dr. Jim Claus, Professor and Director of the Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the recipient of …

Lessing-Flynn reached new heights at the NOVA Awards, hosted by the Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association on Thursday, May 7, 2015 taking home six awards, including the coveted People’s Choice Award. The American Pulse Association, announced the APA’s 2014-2015 Competitive Grant Program recipients. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $357,570 in research project funding …

The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $357,570 in research project funding for the 2015-16 research budget year. The patent pending innovation, BR-S Bucket Rake, developed by ANBO Manufacturing attaches quickly to most any standard bucket to create a tool for raking rocks and other debris using your existing bucket. Massey Ferguson is launching a Special Edition …

One of the season’s prime opportunities to cover the latest systems and issues in conservation agriculture is scheduled for August 12, 2015, in southeastern Minnesota—the annual Conservation in Action Tour presented by the Conservation Technology Information Center. Venture capital firm Cultivation Capital, The St. Louis Arch Angels, and BioGenerator announce the funding of St. Louis ag-tech company, Arvegenix. The National …