St. Louis, Missouri, November 20, 2009 — Novus International has been recognized by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) and RubinBrown LLP as a recipient of the 2009 Top 50 Award. The award, presented annually since 1996, recognizes businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in all industry sectors throughout the St. Louis region. more
NEW HOLLAND, PA (November 12, 2009) – New Holland’s latest rotary combine model, the Guiness World Record-setting CR9090, made its North American debut at the Agritrade Show in Red Deer, Alberta. The CR9090 combine uses New Holland’s innovative Intellicruise™, Intellisteer™, OptiClean™ and OptiSpread™ systems and adjustable rotor vane covers to keep the combine operating at the highest levels of efficiency and productivity.
Claiming the title of the highest capacity combine in the world, the new CR9090 builds on the proven qualities of the award-winning CR9000 Series while adding big features of its own including market-leading power from the latest turbo compound engine, a huge grain tank as well as the largest cleaning area on the market. more
St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 2009 — Novus International Inc., a global leader in animal health and nutrition announces the launch of a bi-weekly podcast series titled, “What’s New with Novus”. The first podcast was made available November 18, 2009 on iTunes, Zune and www.novusint.com/podcasts for download or streaming. more
Washington, DC (November 18, 2009) –Broadhead + Co announced today the opening of an office in the nation’s capitol to serve its growing association and government practice. Tom DiBacco, Broadhead’s Director of Consumer and Government Relations, and a former network journalist based in Washington, DC, will return to familiar territory to lead the effort.
“I’m very excited and honored to be given this opportunity to come home and build upon a lifetime of contacts in a city where I have deep roots,” said DiBacco. “It is the best of both worlds. I’ll be continuing to work for a great agency in a challenging arena at an exciting time in the nation’s capitol.” more
Batavia, IL, November 16, 2009 — AGCO Parts and Service announce a new electronic way for farmers to order the technical publications they need, including parts catalogs, operator manuals and repair manuals, and promises shipment in hard-copy paper format within 72 hours. more
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, November 18, 2009 – BASF Plant Science is pleased to announce the addition of Perdue AgriBusiness to the list of companies now contracting for NutriDense Grain. Perdue, a leading merchandiser, processor and exporter of grain, is committed to working with local farmers to enhance their profitability through NutriDense Grain. more
SINGAPORE – November 9, 2009 – Kemin Industries announces its manufacturing facility in Singapore has received FAMI-QS (European Feed Additives and PreMIxtures Quality System) certification under the category of pre-mixtures.
After a very thorough audit, Kemin became the first company in Singapore to receive FAMI-QS certification. more
Last week Genesus honoured several of its 66 customers who weaned over 25 pigs in the last calendar year. Genesus is fortunate to have such an excellent group of high achieving producers. It takes diligence and 365 days of intensity to achieve production in the top 8% of all producers.
We congratulate all Genesus 25+ award winners.
Also receiving recognition was Woodland Colony the first herd in North America to reach 30 pigs per sow and now the first in North America to reach 30 pigs per sow for three consecutive years. This in turn has led to an astounding 28.5 hogs marketed per sow per year. Top Producer, Top Result. Genesus congratulates Woodland for these industry leading results.
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