Elanco Food Solutions has introduced CellVex — a new antimicrobial food-safety intervention to reduce E. coli and Salmonella pathogens in beef-processing facilities. Wall to wall coverage of the National High School Finals will be broadcast on MyRuralTV.com and NHSRA’s site on iHigh.com, while a highlight show will be broadcast on RFD-TV. The USDA is asking certified producer and importer organizations …

AgWeb recently introduced “2012 Pest Watch,” a section focused on readying farmers with the tools and awareness they need to combat this year’s crop of insects. Bayer CropScience announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase AgraQuest, Inc. for a purchase price of $425 million plus milestone payments. The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors installed new officers at …

The Sorghum Checkoff is launching a new program to develop the next generation of leaders for the sorghum industry and is seeking applications for its inaugural class. The Livestock Marketing Association is pleased to announce Tim Starks as President for the 2012-2014 term. Syngenta announced that the EPA has granted registration approval for two refuge-in-a-bag trait stacks: Agrisure Viptera 3220 …

Four executives from across the food and agribusiness value chain have been elected to the Board of Trustees of Farm Foundation. The Beef Checkoff Program issued the call for entries in its annual National Retail Beef Backer Awards. Alltech officially unveiled the new Lyons Farm brand which will offer consumers natural, high quality foods. The Hall of Fame Committee is …

The United Fresh Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced that DTN University will be held at AG CONNECT Expo & Summit in 2013. USPOULTRY’s Women’s Leadership Conference, held August 16-17 in Florida, will focus on providing professional development and enhancing leadership …

AgWeb recently launched the interactive Winter Wheat Harvest Map — updated daily — to give online users and followers a chance to see real-time wheat harvest results from across the country. Syngenta announced that it has entered into a barley breeding collaboration with InterGrain. BRANDT has named Dennis Salettel as new Business Development Manager for the company’s Turf and Ornamental …

Woodruff Sweitzer announces the addition of five team members to the staff roster: Tori Powers, Kristin Witt, Dan Hood, Laura Tyson and Michelle Hanko. Pioneer Hi-Bred will now be known as DuPont Pioneer. Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC launches the Feeding for 30 Facebook page, offering tips on proper sow nutrition and management as well as industry insights for swine …

The Sorghum Checkoff is currently funding the re-instated Sorghum Conversion Project in conjunction with MMR Genetics (NuSeeds America), and USDA. Professional Farmers of America announces the launch of a new subscription service called Pro Farmer Inputs Monitor. Under a new agreement, Great Plains will supply Case IH with twin row planters to be sold through Case IH dealerships under the …

The North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis launched a new website. The all-new BPX9000 Bale Processor from Vermeer combines simplicity, durability and versatility to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers. Wall-to-wall coverage of the National Junior High Finals will be broadcast on MyRuralTV.com and NHSRA’s site on iHigh.com, while a highlight show will be broadcast on RFD-TV. A record-number …

Charleston|Orwig announced six talented college students and recent college graduates have joined their team for the 2012 summer as interns: Angela Boesche, Elyse Brigman, Alisha Denomme, Amelia Eichman, Nellie Hill and Jacob Teel. The Conservation Technology Information Center welcomes the organization’s newest Corporate Member, Pioneer Hi-Bred. Osborn Barr welcomes Colleen Ewell and Andrew Naeger as the newest additions to the …