Michigan native hired to lead ASA after Censky’s departure
Ryan Findlay joined the American Soybean Assoc. (ASA) Feb. 12 as its new CEO; he replaces Stephen Censky, who left in October 2017 after confirmation by the Senate as USDA deputy secretary.
Michigan Apple Committee OKs funding $217K in research ideas
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) announced a number of research grants for 2018. MAC funds research each year for the benefit of state apple growers.
SCN Coalition rebooted since soy nematodes now adapting
While Illinois enjoyed another record-setting year in soybean production in 2017, a renewed threat of soybean cyst nematode (SCN) damage is forcing farmers back to the drawing board to combat the familiar foe.
Federal court allows Iowa suit to proceed challenging ‘ag-gag’ law
A judge with the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Iowa has denied Iowa’s motion to dismiss a pending lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s existing “ag-gag” law.
Texas and Michigan candidates among Purdue ag dean finalists
Three educators have been named by a search committee as finalists for dean of Purdue University’s College of Agriculture. The three will be interviewed on campus next month.
