Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is proud to recognize Christian Mignano of the University of Florida as the 2013 recipient of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) education scholarship. A Philippine trade team will be in North Dakota October 23-24 to learn more about this year’s hard red spring wheat crop and visit with public …

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors voted at its annual meeting to elect Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Mike Hancock as the association’s president. BASF has opened a new facility in the Ghent region, one of the leading centers for European plant biotechnology research. Farm Journal Media announced that Andy Weber, CEO of the …

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is partnering with the Hard Rock Cafe to offer a “pig” pin for sale during the Expo. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) introduces a new logo and brand identity. October 18, 2013, is a day that will go down in history as the first-ever bulk shipment of U.S. sorghum to China …

The world’s premier agricultural tires are now available from Dawson Tire & Wheel. Charleston|Orwig, a strategic communications consultant that specializes in providing integrated marketing and reputation management services to food system clients, announces the opening of an Austin, Texas, branch. The National Corn Growers Association Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from members for the 2015 Corn Board. Martinez Creative …

World Ag Expo is calling for video submissions to tell the story of agriculture for a chance to win $3,000. In its first month, the Fall 2013 HungerU tour has seen a consistent rise in interest from the student and academic communities. Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine has named DuPont No. 1 in the materials sector in its recent list of …

The American Royal Association was pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Grapes & Steaks Competition last night in Wagstaff Theater in the American Royal Complex. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued the Veterinary Biological License for Viralign 6, the first combination modified-live virus vaccine to provide targeted protection against bovine viral diarrhea virus 1b — the most …

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved a total of $277,914 for five new research grants at five institutions. Founder of Funk Seed, West Lafayette, IN, Bill Funk, is using a new business model to combat the mass confusion growers go through when purchasing seed corn. Under a development agreement between the Ankeny, Iowa, City Council and John Deere Des …

MGEX announced the results of its annual Board of Directors (Board) election, held October 3, 2013. NCBA is hosting its first annual National Anthem Singing Contest to determine the singer of the Star Spangled Banner at the 2014 Opening General Session Tuesday, Feb. 4, and at the Grand Ole Opry House during the Cowboy’s Night at the Opry II. The …

GSI named Kyle J. Kuepker as Grain Division Director, North America, to lead and provide strategic direction for GSI’s North America Grain business across farm and commercial markets. The Canola Council of Canada announces the launch of Canolamazing.com, a new website showcasing the facts and firsthand accounts of using canola meal for dairy rations. The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and …

The Ram Truck brand declared 2013 “The Year of the Farmer” and on September 28 they will work with the Chrysler Group LLC Southeast Business Center to bring that support to the grid iron. iPad edition of CropLife magazine is now available. The 20th anniversary of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show surpassed show organizers’ expectations earlier this month in Woodstock, ON. …