Farm Journal Media is pleased to announce that Cliff Becker and Chad Forster have joined the sales team. Pioneer Hi-Bred and Pannar Seed (Pty) Limited were given approval to implement their agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar. Farmers and ranchers are headed to Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world – for the second …

Professionals searching for yield- and value-enhancing products can now turn to Becker Underwood’s newly redesigned website. The National FFA Organization announced plans for an “FFA Rally to Fight Hunger” at the 2012 National FFA Convention and Expo to help feed children and adults suffering from food insecurity. NAMA is launching an all-new Fall Conference inspired by everything members love about …

Merck Animal Health announces the U.S. approval of ZUPREVO (tildipirosin) – a new macrolide antibiotic for the management of bovine respiratory disease. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced the launch of its Miller Online Store, offering an engaging, customer-friendly shopping experience for the DIY segment. Charleston|Orwig was recently voted Top Workplace in Wisconsin for the third year. This year the …

The USDA invites individuals to share their expertise in reviewing project proposals for the 2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program grants. Pioneer Hi-Bred will sell its soybean products by seed count per unit, rather than by weight, beginning in the fall of 2012 for varieties sold throughout North America for the 2013 planting season. The California Strawberry Commission is pleased to …

The U.S. Grains Council is pleased to present the first annual Corn Export Cargo Quality Report for the 2011/2012 corn marketing year as a service to foreign buyers and other interested parties. Sand County Foundation is proud to name the Wineinger-Davis Ranch as the recipient of the 2012 Leopold Conservation Award in Colorado. CustomWeather, Inc., has announced the availability of …

CJ BIO America broke ground on their first U.S. construction project – a $320 million lysine production facility at the North Central Ag Industrial Park west of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The American Society of Agricultural Consultants has launched a new website. TradeMark Nitrogen Corporation has named Mike Barry to the company’s management team as General Manager. Debbie Lyons-Blythe, White City, …

Syngenta and Devgen announced a six-year global license and research agreement that will enable Syngenta to add RNA interference (RNAi) technology to its crop protection pipeline. On May 15, we will recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing …

The National FFA Organization has selected 50 outstanding young people to participate in the 2012 New Century Farmer program. ON MONDAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will host the May USDA Virtual Office Hours on Twitter to talk about USDA’s 150th anniversary, major accomplishments and the future of agriculture and food. Submit your energy related questions in advance to the @USDA …

Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role May 7, 2012, as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Growers Edge has introduced a new basis tracking tool to help farmers find, track and evaluate basis at hundreds of grain elevators. FMC Corporation announces the Farming with Authority Sweepstakes. Growers are invited to go online and share their experiences with …

Kinze Manufacturing announces a new mounted planter line available for the spring 2013 planting season: the line will include two models, the 3110 Rigid and the 3140 Stack Fold. Farmers asked to demonstrate the high sustainability performance of U.S. soy: visit www.CoolBean.info to complete the confidential and anonymous Soybean Assessment Tool or Whole-Farm Assessment Tool questionnaires. Novozymes and Syngenta announced …