AgriLabs® announced it has appointed Sean O’Hare as executive vice president effective March 1. O’Hare will be leading the marketing, sales and technical service business entities and will play a key role in the business development process and management of the company. “Sean’s deep marketing and sales background, as well as the respect of the Animal Health industry, will help … Read More
Sodexo Announces New Animal Welfare Requirements
Recently, Sodexo sent out a joint release with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) stating their “new commitment to eliminate veal crates from its supply chain and a phased-in approach to sourcing all egg products exclusively from cage-free hens.” Sodexo takes additional steps within its animal welfare policy in U.S. operations today, outlining a phased approach to sourcing … Read More
Avery Weigh-Tronix Partners with Nestle
Avery Weigh-Tronix is pleased to announce its new partnership with Nestle as the preferred partner in weighing technology for their prestigious Dairy Farming Institute (DFI) in Shuangcheng, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China. The partnership with Nestle will see Avery Weigh-Tronix offer their expertise and advise on accurate weighing equipment for the three progressive farms of varying size located at the … Read More
Casto Joins Udder Tech as Business Manager
Udder Tech Inc., announces the hiring of Dana (Mohn) Casto as the business manager. Casto will be helping with daily operations as well as assisting in decisions for production, logistics and sales. Casto joins the team at Udder Tech Inc. after spending more than three years working as a territory sales representative for Mycogen Seeds, where she gained experience in … Read More
American Royal 2015 Chairman of the Board
Recognizing agriculture as the foundation of the region’s economy, coupled with an invigorating vision for the future, the American Royal Board of Governors’ held its Annual Meeting February 10 at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. 2015 American Royal Chairman John Mitchell Jr. was energizing and vocal in his visions for the upcoming season. “The American Royal is indeed Kansas … Read More
Ward Named Interim Executive Vice President
Jack Ward has been named interim Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association (AHA). Eric Walker, AHA president, announced the appointment following the resignation of Craig Huffhines. “As a Board we agree that naming Jack as interim Executive Vice President is what is best for the Association during this time of transition,” Walker says. “We are confident that Jack … Read More
Brangus Welcomes Newsom to Team
Mallory Newsom has joined the staff as Communications Coordinator at the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. This position involves the task of writing articles for the journal, graphic design, filming for the Brangus Beat, and much more. Newsom started February 2, 2015 at the NCBA Conference. Growing up in a West Texas farming family has … Read More
Hereford Leadership in Transition
Craig Huffhines, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president, has announced his resignation after 18 years at the helm of AHA. Huffhines has accepted the position of executive vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association with offices located in Amarillo, Texas. “We are going to miss Craig’s enthusiasm, charisma and steady leadership,” says Eric Walker, AHA president from Tennessee. … Read More
Alltech Purchases The E-CO2 Project Limited
A leading provider of on-farm environmental assessments and programmers, The E-CO2 Project Limited (E-CO2), has recently been acquired by Alltech. The new partnership will strengthen Alltech’s service offering to livestock producers nationwide while maintaining efficiency, profitability and sustainability. “Carbon and water efficiency are a growing issue within both the food chain and everyday life,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and … Read More
American Agri-Women Leader Joins Ag Advisory Committee
Doris Mold, First Vice-President for Resolutions and Vital Issues for American Agri-Women, was recently appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Agricultural Advisory Committee. Mold owns and operates a dairy farm in Wisconsin and an agricultural consulting business. She also teaches farm and agri-business management courses at the University of Minnesota. Mold has served on numerous agricultural committees on … Read More