The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) announced that KBM Group, the global leader in knowledge-based marketing solutions, has become a NAMA Sustaining Partner. National NAMA will be hosting a producer panel at the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN. The 2014 Farm Press-Cotton Foundation High Cotton Awards recipients are: Southeast – Danny Darnell, Hillsboro, Ala.; Mid-South – Kenneth Hood, Gunnison, Miss.; …

Foodable WebTV Network is excited to announce a new partnership with Miami celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo, who will be the first featured chef in the Network’s new chef reality show, “Food as a Lifestyle”. California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. The National Corn Growers Association …

The University of Illinois announced it has achieved the $2 million fund raising goal for the Dr. James F. Evans Endowment in Agricultural Communications that will extend the contributions of the program into the future. Seed World Media is excited to announce the launch of American Seed Magazine – a publication aimed directly at America’s top crop producers. Farm Journal …

Swanson Russell announces the addition of Jenna Alber and Katie Rhone to its Lincoln office. DuPont Pioneer and Bunge North America announced they will double acreage in 2014 of Pioneer® brand soybeans with the Plenish® high oleic trait. United Suppliers is pleased to announce the launch of two adjuvants this week that will significantly enhance the performance of crop protection …

Agricen, a Loveland Products company delivering applied, biochemical-based solutions for efficient and sustainable plant nutrition, announced the hiring of Michael Hauck as Director of Sales. Sweeney Feeders is pleased to announce the launch of their new website design for www.sweeneyfeeders.com. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced the winners of the 2014 4R Advocate Awards. Alamo Group Inc. announced that negotiations relating …

Brian Nelson has been named president of HCC, inc. effective January 1, 2014, succeeding Don Bickel. AgGateway announced the launch of a redesigned website for the Agriculture Industry Identification System (AGIIS) at www.agiis.org. Brakke Consulting, Inc. announced plans to present its 2014 Animal Health Industry Overview in Orlando, Fla. at the North American Veterinary Conference on Monday, Jan. 20 and …

Dawson Tire & Wheel has announced the promotion of Terry Morris to Sales and Marketing Administrator overseeing all sales and marketing activity companywide. Mark your calendar now for the 2014 Corn Utilization and Technology Conference (CUTC) to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 2-4, 2014. A recent survey of farmers and ranchers by American Farmland Trust and the University of …

Farmtrade LLC, announced that it will be changing the XSAg.com name to Farmtrade.com in the Summer of 2014. The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa announced a five-year project that seeks to increase incomes of smallholder farmers through the creation of an enabling policy environment in Africa. Alan Holm of Sleepy Eye, Minn., has been elected to a three-year …

The 2014 Egg Industry Issues Forum will start at 1:00 p.m. on April 15 and will be located at the Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel. Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) announces the addition of Megan Henry as senior brand strategist and Richard Whitfield as senior art director. Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), the global leader in choline and precision release nutrient technologies, announced …

Intersystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment serving the global agriculture industry, announced David Gau as its new chief executive officer. John W. Mackenzie will receive the esteemed American Wool Council Wool Excellence Award during the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI)/National Lamb Feeders Association Annual Convention taking place in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22-25, 2014. Members of …