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 …

The Corn Refiners Association announced John W. Bode as its new President and C.E.O. Alltech’s first annual North America Mycotoxin Management Summit plans to address many of last year’s issues and share the latest in mycotoxin research and development. Two Rivers Marketing, a leading provider of business-to-business marketing and public relations services, recently added CLAAS of America to its ever-expanding …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council say they’re pleased with the action taken by Congress to prevent furloughs of federal meat inspectors. Agrian has offered the MACA members the ability to access the Agrian label database on the association’s website as an added …

Jim Spradlin, GROWMARK Vice President, Agronomy, announced organizational changes in the Agronomy Division, effective March 16, 2013. United Fresh congratulates Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan for her many years of service to USDA and American agriculture. DuPont Pioneer announced plans to increase capacity at its Hermiston, Ore., IMPACT Research location. Zoetis, formerly Pfizer Animal Health, announces the return of the Cattle …

American Royal’s annual meeting included an update on plans to replace Kemper Arena with a new Agricultural Events Center and officer elections. S&W Seed Company announced that it has agreed to purchase 100% of Seed Genetics International Pty Ltd, subject to due diligence and other customary conditions. As a steadfast supporter of open markets and free trade, Cargill welcomes Japan’s …