Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the re-establishment of the Forestry Research Advisory Council and is seeking nominations for new members. Bayer CropScience and Monsanto Company have entered into a series of licensing agreements for next-generation and enabling technologies in the field of plant biotechnology that will provide new options and choices for farmers. Farm Market iD, announced it has launched …

The nomination window for Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Mom of the Year contest will close April 23rd. DMA Solutions, Inc., a leading marketing agency in the fresh produce industry, announces the promotion of Megan Zweig to Strategic Marketing Director. Bumper ES fungicide has received approval by the EPA for its new state-of-the-art formulation that provides broad-spectrum control of foliar fungal diseases …

Monsanto Company and Dow AgroSciences LLC, have reached new cross-licensing agreements for creation of the next generation of advanced weed and insect control technology in corn. The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for agreeing to accept Japan into the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations. David C. Aeschliman has been named as Cornelius Seed’s Vice President of Sales and …

The American Farm Bureau Federation is sending a farm bill proposal to Capitol Hill that offers a diverse mix of risk management and safety net tools to benefit a wide range of farms. On April 25, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public hearing on China’s agriculture policy and U.S. access to China’s market at Iowa …

Advanta US, a leading international supplier of proprietary agricultural crop genetics and seed, has named Ruben Dicun, head of business development. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for seven seats on the National Mango Board. Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings, LLC through its subsidiary Jimmy Sanders Incorporated has acquired the assets of Freeman & Son Seed Company. broadhead, a Minneapolis-based …

Advanta US, a leading international supplier of proprietary agricultural crop genetics and seed, has named Ruben Dicun, head of business development. Animal Welfare Approved is now accredited by the International Standards Organization. Produce Pro is proud to announce the new Driver App. Bruce Huber, AFM, ARA with Hickory Point Bank in Decatur, IL, has been elected president of the Illinois …

An econometric study, conducted by Dr. Timothy Richards from Arizona State University, and Dr. Harry Kaiser from Cornell University, reveals a high return on potato grower assessment dollars invested in United States Potato Board marketing activities. Nufarm Americas, a major manufacturer of crop protection products, has named two new members of its leadership team. The American Shorthorn Association Board of …

The National Honey Board is seeking persons interested in serving as a Board member or Alternate Board Member. In an effort to further solidify their position as a leader in the nutrient use efficiency and plant health products industry, Horizon Ag-Products announced that it has launched a new corporate identity. The North American Equipment Dealers Association has announced the recipients …

Chromatin, Inc., a leading provider of innovative crop breeding technology, sorghum seed products and feedstocks, announced that Robert B. Shapiro has joined its Board of Directors. Farmers and seed dealers from major U.S. crop production regions recently gathered in St. Louis and Peoria, Ill. for “Monsanto Ground Breakers Week.” Case IH announced that they donated two tractors to Milwaukee Public …

Four of Alltech’s crop science products have received approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Agri-Mos, Soil-Set, Crop-Set and Grain-Set are now registered as micronutrient fertilizers in the Canadian agronomic market. The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved $292,500 in new research project funding for the 2013-14 research budget year. Penton will announce its new agriculture group at …