Milwaukee, WI — Chr. Hansen Animal Health & Nutrition has launched a new website at www.chr-hansen.com/animal-health. The new easy-to-navigate website is a very useful education tool for the agriculture industry delivering information on microbial science as a whole and Chr. Hansen direct fed microbial and forage inoculant products. more

With Robust Pipeline, Broader Product Portfolio and Expanded Global Presence

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – November 4, 2009 – Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) today outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck’s merger with Schering-Plough Corporation announced yesterday. The new Merck is a global health care leader aimed at providing innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, while satisfying customer needs and creating long term shareholder value. more

Nov. 4, 2009 (Arden Hills, Minn.) – The Land O’Lakes Foundation today announced the establishment of a new program, Feeding Our Communities, focused specifically on helping alleviate hunger in rural America. The program, which includes direct and matching grants, has the potential to generate up to an additional $1 million for hunger-related initiatives in rural communities.

Foundation officials said Feeding Our Communities is a very focused and strategic approach to the growing issue of rural hunger. more