Alltech has launched a $2.5 million Alltech – Chinese University/Institute Research Alliance with leading Chinese universities and academic research institutes. DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced that it has been selected by the National Corn Growers Association as the custom publishing partner for the 2013 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest guide. America’s Farmers Grow Communities gives eligible farmers the opportunity to win …

The Monsanto Evening of Entertainment at the 2013 Commodity Classic will feature World Classic Rockers, a group of standout performers from legendary rock bands. Arkema Inc. is now introducing its innovative broad-spectrum Paladin soil fumigant to fruit and vegetable growers throughout the U.S. Purchase your $5 tickets (or 3 for $10) now for your chance to win a fully restored …

Daryl Oldvader, FCS Financial Chief Executive Officer, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2012. Advanta US is pleased to announce Brannon Byers has been named global crop supply chain manager for sorghum for parent company Advanta. USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Programs is seeking nominations for 24 vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards. Syngenta announced a …

MGEX announced that its Board of Directors approved the 2012-2013 Board officers and committee representatives. Neil Dobbins is the new CEO of Rabo AgriFinance. A recent Farm Journal Pulse poll shows America’s producers overwhelmingly support candidate Mitt Romney in the upcoming presidential election. Pear Bureau Northwest has named Meijer as the 2012 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding …

MANA Crop Protection announced its KlearSky Technology brand, which represents advanced formulation technology that embodies a range of attributes to deliver high performance and reduced impact on the environment. SFP recently named Dave Schwartz as vice president of new product development. CF Industries is a new bronze sponsor of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program and the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. …

DuPont Pioneer and Bunge North America announced they will work with farmers near Bunge’s facility in Delphos, Ohio, to grow Plenish high oleic soybeans in 2013. More than 20 leading companies in the seed industry are working collaboratively within AgGateway to improve eBusiness processes, a project called “Seed Connectivity II”. David Riemersma of Butterball Farms, Inc. was elected President of …

Those interested in viewing the National FFA Convention & Expo will have both broadcast and digital viewing options, thanks to a new partnership between iHigh.com, Alltech and Rural Media Group, Inc., who have joined forces to launch MyRURALTV.com on iHigh.com. The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association has introduced new themes for the Nebraska and Iowa Power Farming Shows: “MORE POWER TO …

Sixteen farmer-leaders will be sworn in as directors of the United Soybean Board in December, after their recent appointments by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Nominations are open for the Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture 2013 awards. The National Corn Growers Association Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from members for the 2014 Corn Board. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

Alltech recently presented the results of the 2011 Alltech Feed Tonnage Survey along with results from previous surveys, showing a steady increase in feed production year on year. S&W Seed Company announced that Dan Gardner has joined S&W as Vice President of Seed Breeding and Genetics. The American Meat Science Association recently announced winners from the Eastern National Intercollegiate Meat …

The Future of the U.S Egg Industry Conference is returning to the education schedule at the 2013 IPPE. FDAImports.com has launched 5 new labeling websites that allow companies with products that are regulated by the U.S. FDA to receive a label review in order to identify any compliance issues with their product label. Paul Kindinger, President and CEO of NAEDA, …