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 …

The American Meat Science Association is hosting the AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference June 16-19, 2013 at Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Syngenta announced a new approach within its dealer channel that focuses on growing and strengthening its network of Seed Advisors. Farmers across the Corn-Growing Area have selected DEKALB drought-tolerant corn plants with deep, strong root structures to help …

Farm Journal Media welcomes two additions to the livestock division. Patty Jolliffe joins as National Account Manager and Cachet Hancock as Marketing Communication Manager. Applications for the sixth annual checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Assurance Award are now being accepted. Randy Spronk, a pork producer from Edgerton, Minn., was elevated to the post of president for the National Pork Producers Council. …

DuPont Pioneer and Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., have entered into a license collaboration to evaluate and commercialize new gene leads for increased water use efficiency and improved photosynthesis in corn. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising the Standards for Grades of Almonds in the Shell. Tim O’Connor, President and CEO of the U.S. Potato Board, has accepted an offer to …

MANA announced its launch of five new soybean weed control tools: Rumble, Tailwind, Torment, Vise and Outflank herbicides. DuPont Pioneer announced final advancements of 132 new Pioneer brand corn products for 2013, including 36 new genetic platforms. MGEX announced new trading hours for futures and options contracts in the Hard Red Spring Wheat and Index contracts beginning with the Monday, …

Broadhead, a Minneapolis-based full-service marketing communications agency, has added three new employees to its team. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., CEO Jordan Burns announces changes in leadership structure and promotions in U.S. division of global specialty agriculture products company. Monsanto Company announced it has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets, and assumption of certain liabilities, of Rosetta Green Ltd., …

Broadhead, a Minneapolis-based full-service marketing communications agency, has added three new employees to its team. DuPont said that while new digital technology is allowing farmers to gather massive amounts of data, the real value comes when data drives insights to help them improve their operations’ profitability. Bayer CropScience honored Belzoni, Miss., crop farmer and sustainability advocate Jeremy Jack, 30, as …