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 …
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The International Poultry Expo now offers a Spanish website version. Syngenta in North America announced the EPA has granted registration approval for Lexar EZ and Lumax EZ herbicides. This week, Archer Daniels Midland Company will debut new offerings to keep farmers informed and to speed up crop insurance payments. The Pursuit of 300: The Road To Higher Yields is a …
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The International Poultry Expo is celebrating 65 years of tradeshow service to the poultry and egg industry. Broadhead continues to grow with the naming of three new account supervisors: Sheri Hansen, Malorie Drugg and Abby Barin. American Soybean Association has confirmed 16 soybean growers from nine states to ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Committee in 2012-13. World …
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SFP has expanded staff across its sales, research and product management departments to meet demands of growers and dealers. Dr. James Adams has been promoted to Director of Product Development for Nichino America, Inc. CoBank has once again been named to Global Finance magazine’s list of the safest banks in the world. The United States Potato Board is pleased to …
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The Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour provides accurate late-season information about likely corn and soybean yields during the upcoming harvest season at the state and regional level. The Meat Industry Hall of Fame is delighted to announce Dr. Temple Grandin will deliver the keynote presentation at the Annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner. Rhea + Kaiser has recently promoted four current …
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The Farm Progress Show, Monsanto and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation have teamed up to help feed Iowa’s hungry with the America’s Farmers Food Drive. Dow AgroSciences announced the launch of POWERCORE™ in Argentina to control major pests in corn. Register now to attend the NAMA 2012 Smart Marketing Trends webinar, Sept. 13 at 2 pm EST. The Louisiana Farm …
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During the U.S. Grains Councils 52nd Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, Gerry Salzman of Case IH was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that Todd Werpy, Ph.D., has been appointed vice president, Research and Development. The American Seed Trade Association will host is Corn, Sorghum & Soybean Seed Research Conference and Seed Expo Dec. 7-9, …