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 …

Alamo Group Inc. and Alo jointly announced a major new manufacturing and distribution alliance for their tractor loader businesses in North America. Nominations for the 2012 PrecisionAg Awards of Excellence are now being accepted. Recipients will be honored at the International Conference On Precision Agriculture in Indianapolis this July. RFD-TV and Alltech have announced a partnership with iHigh.com which could …

Joining Becker Underwood is Sherman Hollins, named regional sales manager for the eastern and southern U.S.; and Dan Kuester, a marketing communications specialist in agricultural products which will include beneficial nematodes, inoculants and seed enhancements. A slate of new officers and directors has been nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors. The Howard G. Buffett …

The Farm to School Grant Program is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which authorized and funded USDA to assist eligible entities, through grants and technical assistance, in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. Elanco Animal Health is sponsoring a free mobile app for the dairy industry: Dairy Source. Deyu Agriculture …

Agri Marketing magazine announces the release of its App for both Android and Apple devices, sponsored by Farm Progress Co. The App can be downloaded here. A new Environmental Working Group report examines water pollution caused by farm runoff and details how treating the problem after the fact is increasingly expensive, difficult and, if current trends continue, ultimately unsustainable. More …

The 2012 AEM Marketing Seminar will be held with the theme of “Kon’ek-tiv’i-te (Connectivity) – Connecting to Your Customers Through Messaging and Multilevel Media.” Hoosier Ag Today has partnered with Pioneer Hybrids to provide farmers with the most up-to-date, field and crop condition reports. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. has introduced new color caps for three of its products, Ingelvac CircoFLEX …

DuPont opened a $40 million plant genetics research facility in Johnston, Iowa, to further support its commitment to increasing agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. Bayer CropScience is very pleased to announce David Hollinrake as Vice President of Agricultural Commercial Operations Marketing in the United States. Select Sires would like to announce the newly formed Beef Sire Committee representing each …