The Pork Checkoff’s Environmental Stewards subcommittee has selected four pork farms to be honored as the 2013 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards. The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) announces the second annual Young Leaders “30 under 30” Program, targeting young professions who normally would not have the financial resources or opportunity to attend IPPE. Jen Hundley, previously of the Indiana …

DuPont scientists who developed the insect control product DuPont Rynaxypyr were named the newest “Heroes of Chemistry,” an award bestowed by the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society. Animal Welfare Approved has launched a new smartphone app that helps consumers decipher food packaging and restaurant menus. The Farm Credit Administration Board granted preliminary approval of the proposed plan …

Betaseed, Inc., the nation’s leader in sugarbeet seed research and production, has selected Minneapolis-based full-service marketing communications agency broadhead to cultivate stronger, more distinct identities for the organization’s brands. Syngenta and Lindsay Corporation announced the commercial introduction of Water+ Intelligent Irrigation Platform, an integrated solution designed to help corn growers realize the full potential of their irrigated acres. In an …

A young Kenyan scientist who made major breakthroughs in combating the deadly aflatoxin mold contamination that occurs in stored grain was named the 2013 recipient of the prestigious “Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, Endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation.” Sony Pictures Television Ad Sales and Rural Media Group, Inc., have signed a national representation agreement for commercial advertising …

Michael Torrey Associates welcomed Tara Smith to the government relations and association management firm on August 12. BASF inaugurated its new research facilities in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina at a grand opening ceremony. Agrium Inc. announced that it has entered into a Consent Agreement with the Canadian Competition Bureau and thereby cleared the Canadian competition review process in …

The Center for Rural Affairs announced that Assistant Executive Director Brian Depew has been named the new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2013. Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. Five FS member cooperatives were recognized by …

Syngenta announced the launch of “Know More, Grow More,” a comprehensive online resource providing growers a birds-eye view of what’s happening across crops to aid management decisions. Lessing-Flynn Advertising earned the position of No. 4216 on the 2013 Inc. 500 list, which recognizes the fastest growing private entities in the country. Journal Communications and the National FFA Organization announce the …

The 2013 Arkansas Tech University Agriculture Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. in the W.O. Young Ballroom. The multiple issues involved in broadband delivery to rural America will be examined at the Farm Foundation Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 11. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT at the Holeman Lounge of …

Government officials, agricultural experts and members of Colorado Proud cut the ribbon of the first-ever Colorado Proud Store, which opened at the Colorado State Fair, supporting local businesses and connecting consumers to the state’s $40 billionagricultural industry. CHS Inc. and Dakota Plains Cooperative announced the two cooperatives have been in discussions about entering into a merger transaction and now seek …

Christine (Christy) Bradshaw was hired as the new education and information services coordinator for the American Hereford Association (AHA). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering online courses for youth and teachers through its teachers and students webpage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on proposed revisions to three standards: U.S. Standards for Grades …