Syngenta announced that it has agreed to acquire Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., a US-based biotechnology company. Monsanto Company has pledged up to $3 million dollars to support academic research on corn rootworm. Registration is now open for the 24th Annual Independent Professional Seed Association Conference. Lessing-Flynn Advertising is pleased to welcome Kylee Willard to the team as a project manager.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an agreement that will provide long-term regulatory predictability for up to 30 years to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners participating in the USDA’s Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. The Progressive Agriculture Foundation announces Morgan&Myers as its new agency of record. Hereford registrations were up more than 8% during …
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Broadhead has added four new employees to its growing team: Megan Fallon, Jessica Katz, Duncan Salyer and Carrie Isaacson. Ryan Weston has been named Chairman of the American Sugar Alliance. The Farm Science Review has launched an app for attendees and exhibitors to utilize on their mobile devices during the 50th event. Search for Farm Science Review. End use buyers …
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DuPont Pioneer recently received all necessary regulatory approvals for import into major world markets of grain grown from Optimum AcreMax XTreme products. Christie Communications announced that NaturaTech Sustainable Growing Solutions has retained the agency to develop and manage their strategic branding and communications campaign. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Peanut Standards Board. National 4-H Council …
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The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Kistler as the association’s new Executive Director. Becker Underwood has completed their strategic account services team with the advancement of Phil Shelley and Breann Hammann to new roles as strategic accounts managers. The 85th National FFA Convention & Expo is Oct. 24-27 in Indianapolis. To …
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Serge Traylor is the newest Osborn Barr member, serving as director on the company’s Monsanto Commercial account. A new quarterly agricultural finance survey was recently launched by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Z Tags North America L.P. is proud to welcome David Jameson as its new Regional Sales Manager for the North Central Region. The Conservation Technology Information …
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Lallemand is pleased to announce the acquisition of North American Bioproducts Corporation. The Minnesota Beef Council has hired Karin Schaefer as its new executive director. Syngenta recently launched the “Syngenta Photography Award”, a new international competition that aims to stimulate dialogue around key global challenges. The National Farm-City Council is now seeking nominations for its second annual Charles Eastin Outstanding …
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The National Agri-Marketing Association announced that the Agri Council of The Association of Business Information & Media Companies has become a NAMA Sustaining Partner. John Deere Water announced the availability of the John Deere F Series Metal Filters to North American customers. Select Sires Inc. and Allied Genetic Resources are teaming up to become the premier source of Simmental and …
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Syngenta announced that it has agreed to acquire the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. The 2015 AG CONNECT Expo & Summit will be held January 27-29, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $18 million in …
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Diamond V dedicated its new 17,000 sq. ft. high-tech global headquarters at its 77-acre campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is now accepting nominations for the second year of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. Becker Underwood has released the company’s first ever sustainability report, Be Legendary. Be Positive., highlighting the company’s economic, environmental, social and …