Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association’s operations and financial status was shared and reviewed at 10 annual district meetings.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to develop a new standard for testing drawbar pins on agricultural equipment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $9 million in grant funding for clean diesel projects to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced additional support and resources for America's small and midsized farmers and ranchers. It includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and midsized producers; $8.8 million in technical assistance for small, socially-disadvantaged producers and Rural Cooperative Centers; and a marketing certification program for small and very small grass-fed beef producers.

The EPA is making available for a public comment period on a proposed regulatory decision to register Enlist Duo containing glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D. 
 

Accelerated Genetics has hired Albert Reurink as vice president of international sales. In this position, Reurink will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and strategic planning for the international sales staff emphasizing established cooperative principles, goals and objectives for semen, products and services to ensure growth, sustainability and profitability. He will also be the main contact with all alliance partners. 

Cory Doggett Western Area Sales Manager Virtus Nutrition Kimberly, Idaho

Kay Dee Feed Company, a manufacturer of livestock mineral and protein supplements, has launched the SR 6.0 IGR Granular Mineral, a new complete mineral with Altosid IGR to control horn flies.