Agri Marketing articles from June 2004

Agri Marketing archives from June 2004

Soybeans ...(For Openers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... You'll note that we devote extensive discussion in both Agri Marketing and yield to this important crop... a commodity that is quickly beginning to take on brand-like qualities all of its own. In the YIELD supplement accompanying this issue,...

Summer activities ...(For Openers)
June 1, 2004... We hope to see many of you at various industry events this summer... whether at NAMA golf outings (click on the NAMA button at www.agrimarketing.com) or at the upcoming Agricultural Publications Summit (APS) meeting in July (search Industry...

Five years ago.(For Openers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * The J.C Robinson Seed Co. has named Lyn Ramsey as Western division director, Ron Schindler as Eastern division director, and Chuck Lee as director of marketing. * New Holland NV, The Netherlands, and Case Corp., Racine, Wis., combine to...

Ten years ago.(For Openers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * Calgene Inc., Davis, Calif., receives FDA approval for its Flavr Savr tomato, genetically altered to allow it to ripen longer on the vine and then to still be shipped long distances.

Twenty years ago.(For Openers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * Stauffer Chemical Co. offers rebates on the following herbicides: Sutan+, $2/gal; Eradicane 6.7E and Eradicane Extra, $2.50/gal; Sutan+10G, 5 cents/lb; Sutan+/atrazine 18-6G, 10 cents/lb; Sutazine+, $1.75/gal. * Gary Parker is appointed...

Quick hands make for winners at NAMA.(FYI News & Notes)(National Agri-Marketing Association )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Sometimes luck just comes your way--other times you need to reach out and grab it. Just ask Russ Weathers, CEO of the Agriculture Future of America. Weathers won $100 in cash during his time in the J.L. Farmakis Squandertron, where he grabbed...

Convention helps agrimarketers make their mark.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The 2004 National Agri-Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show drew nearly 1,200 marketing and communications professionals to Kansas City, Mo., to learn how to "make their mark" on the industry. The program offered a little something...

NFU honors Ed Slusarczyk for 56 years in broadcasting.(FYI News & Notes)(National Farmers Union )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The National Farmers Union awarded Ed Slusarczyk, founder of the Ag Radio Network, the Milt Hakel Award for excellence in agricultural communications, the NFU's highest honor for ag journalism. "Ed's progressive outlook has helped to create an...

Animal agriculture brings together stakeholders.(FYI News & Notes)(Animal Agriculture Alliance)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... More than 125 high-level representatives of American animal agriculture gathered in Arlington, Va., to share ideas at the Third Annual Stakeholders Summit, sponsored by the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The program, themed "Animal Welfare's...

Stock price at close of market.(AG Stock Index)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Exchange: Month Ago This Month Year Ago Ticker 3/31/04 4/30/04 4/30/03 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp. ...

Allflex.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Allflex, a global leader in livestock identification for traceability systems, appoints Brian W. Bolton as CEO of Allflex USA. Bringing a strong marketing and growth background in international agriculture, Bolton first became involved in the...

Arvesta Corporation.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Arvesta Corporation, San Francisco, announces that Elin D. Miller assumes the position of president and CEO, Ted (Toshihiro) Tsunoda is named executive vice president, Planning and Administration, and Tom Justmann is named vice president,...

Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc. (MANA) has announced the promotion of Gary Scharf to the position of national sales manager. Scharf replaces Kathy Bayers, who has announced her resignation in order to devote full time to her family's turf...

Gold Kist Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The board of directors of Gold Kist Inc. elects Wayne Lord as vice president corporate relations. Lord will focus on increasing communications and building relationships with the poultry and pork producers who are members of the cooperative,...

Data Transmission Network Corporation.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Data Transmission Network Corporation (DTN) appoints Robert D. Gordon as CEO, effective July 1, 2004. In addition, Gordon will become a member of the DTN board of directors. Gordon is currently president of DTN and CEO of DTN Ag and...

Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, has named Rhonda Ries-Aguilar as chief financial officer and Michael Turley as chief marketing officer.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, has named Rhonda Ries-Aguilar as chief financial officer and Michael Turley as chief marketing officer. Ries-Aguilar and Turley will join CEO Steve Barr, President Joe Osborn and Vice President Hugh...

Media minds.(At Closing People)
June 1, 2004... It suddenly dawned on Kevin, maybe farmers didn't have time to read all the national ag magazines.

John Deere, Delta and Pine Land Company (D&PL) and Monsanto--cotton industry leaders in equipment, plant genetics and crop care, respectively--have joined forces on a project aimed at helping growers learn more about the advantages and challenges of producing cotton in 15-inch-row systems.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... John Deere, Delta and Pine Land Company (D&PL) and Monsanto--cotton industry leaders in equipment, plant genetics and crop care, respectively--have joined forces on a project aimed at helping growers learn more about the advantages and...

Monsanto.(At Closing News)(Monsanto Co.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Monsanto, St. Louis, is realigning research and development investments to accelerate the development of new and improved traits in corn, cotton, and oilseeds. As part of this realignment, the company is deferring all further efforts to...

Nutra-Park.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Nutra-Park, Middleton, Wis., expands its worldwide presence with the opening of a sales office in Spain. "Spain is a major fresh-market produce supplier to Europe and the world," says Chris Elliott, CEO of Nutra-Park. "As we have further...

Syngenta, Basel, Switzerland, and Fox Paine, San Francisco, will acquire Advanta BV from AstraZeneca of the UK and Royal Cosun of the Netherlands for a consideration of EUR400 million.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Syngenta, Basel, Switzerland, and Fox Paine, San Francisco, will acquire Advanta BV from AstraZeneca of the UK and Royal Cosun of the Netherlands for a consideration of EUR400 million. According to the agreement: Syngenta will acquire NAFTA...

DIRECTV Inc. moves RFD-TV to its primary satellite location, making the 24-hour rural television network available for viewing by all 12.6 million subscribers of DIRECTV in their basic package.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DIRECTV Inc. moves RFD-TV to its primary satellite location, making the 24-hour rural television network available for viewing by all 12.6 million subscribers of DIRECTV in their basic package. This decision eliminates the previous need for a...

'Spring break' time: Agricultural Publications Summit offers 'spring break' this summer in Tampa.(Print Perspectives)
June 1, 2004... The organizers of the sixth annual Agricultural Publications Summit (APS) invite agrimarketers and publication professionals to join them for a "spring break" this summer at Saddle-brook Resort near Tampa, Fla., July 25-28. The theme of...

Northern Prairie explores the future of food.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... From beer to bread to milk and cookies, "The Future of Food" included a little bit of everything for a diverse audience interested in how our food gets from the farm to the table. Sponsored by the Northern Prairie Chapter of NAMA, the...

2004-2005 NAMA Executive Committee: leading the organization.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)
June 1, 2004... The 2004-2005 Executive Committee is set to lead the organization into the new program year. Below is information on each member of the committee. President * Tom Taylor (Great Plains Chapter/High. Plains Journal) Tom Taylor is currently...

NAMA chapters celebrate AG Day.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)
June 1, 2004... This year many NAMA chapters held Ag Day events. Below is a brief description of some of those chapter programs. Iowa NAMA Eighty-five smiling, bright-eyed preschool and kindergarten children bounced onto Living History Farms on March...

I can do that! NAMA leader's message.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... If you were fortunate enough to attend the Closing General Session at NAMA's 2004 Agri-Marketing Conference in Kansas City, you're probably still chuckling and smiling with Suzie Humphreys and her energetic thoughts on "Make My Mark?-I CAN DO...

Alberta's Minister of Economic Development, Mark Norris, names Art Froehlich, strategic consultant for AdFarm, to the province's AgriFood Industry Advisory Team.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Alberta's Minister of Economic Development, Mark Norris, names Art Froehlich, strategic consultant for AdFarm, to the province's AgriFood Industry Advisory Team. This group is made up of six individuals representing firms with significant...

American Angus Association.(Association News)(realignment of employees)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Mo., announces a realignment of staff positions to optimize resources. Bill Bowman is named vice president, information and data programs. Richard Wilson will serve as vice president of finance, and...

National Christmas Tree Association.(Association News)(market expansion)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) has embarked on a new mufti-year market expansion campaign designed to recapture market share and sales of real Christmas trees. "Our industry continues to lose market share to artificial trees,...

Irrigation Association.(Association News)(Irrigazette added to partner publications of Irrigation Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Irrigation Association (IA), Falls Church, Va., has added the Irrigazette to its list of official "partner publications." Irrigazette joins American Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Cotton Grower, Golf Course Management and...

David & Associates.(Association News)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... David & Associates, Hastings, Neb., announces that Dileep Sharma has joined the marketing communications agency as an account coordinator. Sharma comes to the agency from Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he served as a policy researcher for...

Osborn & Barr Communications.(Association News)(launch of Design Studio)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, announces the launch of its Design Studio, a team focused on fast-track production. Diana Sucher, recently promoted director of graphic services, is charged with managing the production workflow and...

BASF Canada's Agriculture Division selects Quarry Integrated Communications as agency of record after an agency review conducted to consolidate marketing efforts.(Association News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... BASF Canada's Agriculture Division selects Quarry Integrated Communications as agency of record after an agency review conducted to consolidate marketing efforts. Quarry, Waterloo, Ontario, will be involved in the strategy and implementation of...

Wisconsin Equine Clinic selects Charleston / Orwig Inc., Hartland, Wis., as its marketing communications agency of record.(Association News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Wisconsin Equine Clinic selects Charleston | Orwig Inc., Hartland, Wis., as its marketing communications agency of record. The agency will be responsible for integrating all marketing communications strategies and initiatives for the...

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Paradigm Genetics Inc.(Marketing News)(patent issued)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Paradigm Genetics Inc., Research Triangle Park, N.C., is issued a patent titled "Methods for the Identification of Inhibitors of Alpha-Aminoadipate Reductase as Antibiotics." The patent covers the discovery of a novel gene target...

Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation, Chesterfield, Mo., signs an agreement with Nordic Biofuels of Nebraska LLC to become the managing partner of a soon-to-be-completed ethanol manufacturing facility in Ravenna, Neb.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation, Chesterfield, Mo., signs an agreement with Nordic Biofuels of Nebraska LLC to become the managing partner of a soon-to-be-completed ethanol manufacturing facility in Ravenna, Neb. The name of the project,...

Beef checkoff.(Marketing News)(radio and print advertising for beef)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... New summer beef checkoff-funded radio and print advertising will be added to existing national consumer advertising and summer grilling promotions to address potential increased beef supplies caused by closed export markets for U.S. beef....

Syngenta Seeds.(Marketing News)(approval for import of food and feed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Syngenta Seeds, Golden Valley, Minn., announces that its NK[R] Brand YieldGard[R] hybrids received regulatory approval for import as food and feed by China. "An important part of our commitment to growers is continuing to invest in securing...

American Identity.(Marketing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... American Identity, Overland Park, Kan., names Roger Henry as CEO. Henry, the current president and chief operating officer, has a 24-year history with the company and served as president for the past 10 years. Henry began his career at American...

Chr. Hansen Inc.(Marketing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Luc Monbourquette joins Chr. Hansen Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., as territory manager for the company's food and beverage, meat and prepared foods, and human health and nutrition business areas. Monbourquette will provide sales service and support to...

Dow AgroSciences.(Marketing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Jeff Gordon is named Indianapolis district sales manager by Dow AgroSciences. Gordon will manage the company's sales force and crop protection sales efforts in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Gordon's most recent positions at Dow AgroSciences...

ARM & HAMMER Animal Nutrition Group.(Marketing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The ARM & HAMMER Animal Nutrition Group, Princeton, N.J., adds Renier Pistorius as national sales manager. Pistorius brings 26 years of sales and marketing experience in various species to a position where he will oversee an international team...

MachineryLink Inc.(Marketing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... MachineryLink Inc., Kansas City, Mo., announces that Dan Thome has joined the company as field operations manager. Previously, Thome was land application manager with Iowa Select Farms for three years and owned/operated a custom application...

Peer Influence, Kansas City, Mo., begins offering facilitated word-of-mouth marketing strategies targeting agricultural professionals.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Peer Influence, Kansas City, Mo., begins offering facilitated word-of-mouth marketing strategies targeting agricultural professionals. Mark Gipple will lead the company as president. Gipple has more than 12 years of experience in the...

Schering-Plough Corporation announces that a new computer-based tracing system for livestock, VeriSource[TM], is being introduced by Global Animal Management Inc.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Schering-Plough Corporation announces that a new computer-based tracing system for livestock, VeriSource[TM], is being introduced by Global Animal Management Inc. Global Animal Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schering-Plough Animal...

CHS.(Marketing News)(CHS Inc. (Minnesota) offers terminal-injected soy biodiesel products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... CHS, formerly known as Cenex Harvest States, has become the first company in the Midwest to offer terminal-injected soy biodiesel products at the petroleum loading racks. A milestone for the biodiesel industry, it will significantly streamline...

Served up daily: NFBS pleases varied industry groups with timely news service.(Farm Broadcast)(National Farm Broadcast Service)
June 1, 2004... The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) offers many services to its voting and associate members, but one tried-and-true resource used by both broadcasters and communications professionals is the National Farm Broadcast Service...

Changing channels: television broadcasting branches out in new directions.(Farm Broadcast)(U.S. Farm Report to expand to rural audience )
June 1, 2004... REDEFINING AGRICULTURE In the ever-changing world of agriculture, there are still some things that farmers can count on--such as seeing Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson on "U.S. Farm Report." For 29 years, the weekly television program...

Broadcasters on the move: farm broadcasters remain busy with NAFB member events.(Farm Broadcast)(National Association of Farm Broadcasters)
June 1, 2004... WASHINGTON WATCH A SUCCESS The largest contingent of National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) members in recent years was well received in the nation's capital with face-to-face sessions with two cabinet officers and the Australian...

Preparations underway for uncertain enemy: raising awareness of Asian soybean rust is first strategy of industry.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... The enemy hasn't even been found in the contiguous United States. But already the soybean industry is preparing for what plant pathologists say is the inevitable arrival of Asian soybean rust. The first step is to understand the disease and...

Incentive programs mean more than money to retailers.(Market Research)
June 1, 2004... When developing incentive or bate programs for ag retailers, manufacturers of crop protection products need to look beyond the obvious payment levels. While the rebates and black box payments have reached a level of "expected payment,"...

Survey says ...(Market Research)
June 1, 2004... Knowing your customers and potential markets can mean the difference between successfully launching a new product and wasting valuable time and resources. Four agrimarketing professionals weigh in with their thoughts on what matters in market...

Selling to key customers.(Sales/Marketing Insights)
June 1, 2004... Picture your largest-volume customer. Describe that customer's operation. What does it look like? How are decisions made? What role do the owners play in the operation? In a growing number of agribusinesses, these answers may be significantly...

Face-to-face meetings--gone by the wayside?(Thinking Outside The Box)
June 1, 2004... You might remember a United Airlines television spot about 10 to 15 years ago when a rather upset company executive calmly brought his sales staff into his office and handed each of them airline tickets. He explained to them that it was time to...

Diggin' deep: developing a dialogue with customers starts with a dependable database.(Relationship Marketing)
June 1, 2004... As growers are hit more often with information from a variety of sources, agribusinesses need messages that are even more relevant than they've been in the past. That's putting a lot of pressure on companies' databases to deliver the necessary...

Upcoming meetings for agri marketers.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JULY JULY 11-13: Chicken Marketing Seminar, Uncasville, Conn. Contact Bill Roenigk at 202/296-2622 or wroenigk@chickenusa.org. JULY 12-13: AEM High Performance Sales College, Rosemont, Ill. Contact Heide Kraus at 414/298-4143 or visit...

Gustafson's technology gaining attention.(View From The Top)(Interview)
June 1, 2004... Editor's Note: Rick S. Turner was named president of Gustafson LLC in April 2004 after serving 10 years as vice president of marketing for the company and president of the company's Canadian operations. He oversees all marketing activities for...

The ever-expanding power of the soybean ... that's what our cover should say.
June 1, 2004... The ever-expanding power of the soybean... that's what our cover should say. But as you read through this issue, I think you will come away with that perspective. We've known its potential all along. Henry Ford knew it but chose to go the...

Stock price at close of market.(Ag Stock Index)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Exchange: Month Ago This Month Year Ago Ticker 3/31/04 4/30/04 4/30/03 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp. ...

Soy: a history of improvement.
June 1, 2004... The soybean is often referred to as the "miracle crop." Providing both protein and oil for human and animal consumption, as well as an alternative to petrochemicals in the industrial market, the soybean is an example of how versatile renewable...

The history of soy.
June 1, 2004... 1804 Soybeans arrive in the United States--Chinese sailors used them as ballast and dumped them to make room for cargo. 1829 U.S. farmers grow soybeans for the first time. 1842 First grain elevator is erected in Buffalo, N.Y. 1888...

The soy economy: past, present and future.
June 1, 2004... The soybean has been around for centuries, but only relatively recently has it become a staple in the lives of Americans. Today it is almost impossible to go through a day without consuming soybean products or products that depend on soybeans....

A United front: QUALISOY[TM] coalition unites U.S. soybean industry to improve competitiveness, soybean trait quality.
June 1, 2004... The United States' soybean industry is making groundbreaking moves that will answer the call for healthier food and feed products, while maintaining a competitive edge in a surging global market. All segments of the U.S. soybean industry...

Health and nutrition opportunities appear endless: unleashing soyfoods' potential.(soyfoods offer health and nutrition opportunities )
June 1, 2004... If you haven't tried soyfoods lately, you haven't tried soyfoods. A far cry from the meat extenders many of us remember not-so-fondly from the 70s, those involved with the soyfoods industry today say that better-tasting soyfoods offer a whole...

Keying in on consumer health.(soy benefits for protecting consumers health)
June 1, 2004... As more of soy's health benefits are proven and publicized, consumers are keying in on soy to protect their health. Other, equally exciting applications show promise in the laboratory. "There are several extremely active areas of research...

Seeding soy solutions.(striving to enhance soybean products )
June 1, 2004... Public researchers, seed companies and others within industry are working to enhance the soybean profile at the seed level to meet specific demands. Traits sought in new U.S. soybean varieties include those that can reduce saturated fat,...

Marketing soy for the future.(food companies to focus in soyfoods)
June 1, 2004... The United Soybean Board (USB) in 2003 found that nearly nine out of 10 consumers surveyed remain somewhat or very concerned about the nutritional content of food. During the past five years, seven in 10 consumers changed eating habits to...

From fields to factories: new industrial uses for soybeans.
June 1, 2004... As part of his effort to make Ford Motor Company a steward of the environment, Henry Ford became one of the first well-recognized users of soy-based products when he incorporated soy plastic into his automobile panels back in the 1940s. ...

Soybean farmer company ventures along the open road of possibilities.
June 1, 2004... South Dakota Soybean Processors (SDSP) is taking multiple avenues toward ensuring continued demand for soybeans. A group of soybean farmers formed SDSP in 1993 and built a soybean processing plant in Volga, S.D., to crush 50,000 bushels of...

What does the market hold for soy?(Investing)
June 1, 2004... During the past year, prices of commodity soybeans have nearly doubled (1). This increase in price has been brought about by a number of factors, including increased demand from a variety of sectors as well as a below-average 2003 North...

From hydrocarbons to carbohydrates: biodiesel business booms.
June 1, 2004... A crowd of farmers, petroleum workers and others gathered in April at a petroleum terminal in McPherson, Kan. They watched with interest as an ordinary fuel truck filled its gigantic reservoir. It was just another day to the driver, but to...

Welcome aboard: U.S. Navy adopts biodiesel technology for operations.
June 1, 2004... If the emerging commercial biodiesel industry needed more validation as a legitimate piece of America's fuel portfolio, the largest diesel fuel user in the world may have given the industry a boost. On Oct. 30, 2003, at Naval Base Ventura...

Pilgrim's Pride.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Pilgrim's Pride reported second-quarter earnings more than double what the company posted for the same period a year ago. For the three months ended April 3, 2004, the company reported earnings of $33 million, compared with $10.8 million in the...

Land O'Lakes.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Land O'Lakes reported net sales of $2.0 billion and net earnings of $46.5 million for the quarter, as compared to sales of $1.45 billion and a net loss of ($0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2003. Company officials noted that $175 million...

Tyson Foods Inc.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Tyson Foods Inc. unveiled plans for the company's new Discovery Center, a 184,000-square-foot research and development/training facility, to be built on the campus of Tyson's corporate headquarters in Springdale, Ark. The facility will house...

Wildwood Natural Foods Inc. enters a strategic alliance with Pulmuone U.S.A. Inc.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Wildwood Natural Foods Inc. enters a strategic alliance with Pulmuone U.S.A. Inc. This relationship provides for significant equity investments into Wildwood as well as a broad collaboration on research, production, marketing, and sales. Billy...

Iogen Corp.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Canada-based biotech company Iogen Corp. announces a technology breakthrough allowing commercial use of industrial enzymes to convert agricultural biomass, or crop residues, into bio-ethanol. It uses recombinant DNA-produced enzymes to break...

The Solae Company.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Solae Company raised the price of its soy-protein product portfolio by 5 to 15 percent, effective June 1, 2004. The price increase is a result of recent escalation in manufacturing, energy and packaging costs. A sharp increase in the price...

ConAgra Foods.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., promotes Dennis F. O'Brien to president of the company's retail consumer packaged foods business. Previously, O'Brien was president of the company's division with the largest number of its brands, its Grocery Foods...

Archer Daniels Midland.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Martin A. Lyons has been named senior vice president of ethanol sales and marketing for the Archer Daniels Midland Corn Processing division. Lyons joined the Company in 1979 and previously served as vice president and director of ethanol for...

Deere & Company.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Deere & Company, Moline, I11., announces record worldwide net income of $477.3 million for the second quarter, compared with net income of $256.9 million last year. For the first six months, net income was a record $648.1 million compared with...

A new agreement between Monsanto Co., the University of Illinois and the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is expected to generate a greater understanding of soybean rust and provide plant breeders with a new ability to select for rust resistance more accurately and more efficiently.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... A new agreement between Monsanto Co., the University of Illinois and the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is expected to generate a greater understanding of soybean rust and provide plant breeders with a new ability to select for rust...