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 …

Osborn Barr welcomes three new members to its integrated solutions team. Collectively, these individuals bring more than 55 years creative and online experience to the company: Chris Kirk, Solutions Architect Supervisor; Joe Floresca, Creative Director; and, Tom Remes, Copywriter. The United States Potato Board announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2013-2016 term. U.S. Poultry & …

Everris Americas has acquired the manufacturing equipment of X-Calibur Plant Health Company, located in Summerville, SC. Neogen Corporation announced that it has acquired the assets of the Igenity animal genomics business from Merial Limited. The Sorghum Checkoff welcomes Justin Weinheimer as the organization’s Crop Improvement Program Director. The American Egg Board recently appointed Chris Pierce, President, Heritage Poultry Management Services, …

Wheat Growers grain and agronomy cooperative welcomes Brad Ruden as the Director for Technical Service and Todd Peterson as Business Manager – MZB Precision Farming System. Mitas opened its newest radial farm tire factory in Charles City, which coined the word “tractor.” Tiffany Obrecht has joined McCormick Company as an account executive. The Weed Science Society of America announced that …

iRely LLC, announced a partnership with Heartland Country Co-op to implement a comprehensive business software system. The just-published book Fearless Farm Finances: Farm Financial Management Demystified is a one-of-a-kind resource packed with instructions, tips and tools for setting up and managing a farm’s financial system. The USDA will amend the federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in Michigan, New …