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Otto-Tice joins Indiana Soybean/Corn</p><p>
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Emily Otto-Tice of Tipton, Ind., has joined the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) as director of grain marketing, replacing Melanie Batalis, who is now education director for the two organizations.</p><p>
As the grain marketing director, Otto-Tice will focus her attention on international marketing, grain quality and specialty trait production opportunities for Indiana soybean and corn farmers.
With a master’s degree in animal science, experience as director of business development for Indiana Pork and nutrition specialist for JBS United (formerly United Feeds), Otto-Tice intends to move quickly in her new position.</p><p>
Originally from Ohio, Otto-Tice earned a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from Ohio State University and her master’s degree in animal sciences – non-ruminant nutrition from Michigan State University. She is also a graduate of Indiana Agricultural Leadership Institute, Class 11.</p><p>
Leadership named for Jersey Show & Sale</p><p>
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The team of Jersey breeders who will lead The 56th All American Jersey Show & Sale were announced by the general chairman for 2008, Scott Wickstrom of Hilmar, Calif.
An annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Assoc., the All American is held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. </p><p>
More than 100 Jersey breeders and enthusiasts from across the country donate their services to planning and staging the three shows, two sales and youth awards banquet that make up the most exciting weekend of dairy breed promotion in the world. </p><p>
James S. Huffard III of Crockett, Va., will chair the sale committee, succeeding Craig Rhein of Pine Grove, Penn., who will serve as the 2008 associate general chairman. </p><p>
The 2008 associate chair for the sale committee will be James Van Buskirk of Carleton, Mich. Chair of the open show committee will be Kevin Williams of McConnelsville, Ohio. Named associate chair was Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y. Diane Smart of Anna, Ohio, will chair the meeting of the junior activities committee, with Merna Fremstad of Westby, Wis., serving as the associate chair. </p><p>
Also serving on this committee will be the 2007 National Jersey Queen, Rachel White of New Castle, Ind. The National Jersey Jug Futurity committee will be led by Lauren Black of Saluda, S.C. Darlene Williams of McConnelsville, Ohio, is the associate. The 2008 events will run from Nov. 7-9 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, coordinator, for more information on the events or available sponsorships, at 614-861-3636.</p><p>
Cooper elected USB executive committee</p><p>
PRINCETON, Ky. — The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board is honored to announce that Benny Cooper, United Soybean Board (USB) director and farmer from Kevil, Ky., has been elected by his peers to the USB Executive Committee.</p><p>
Cooper will chair the Competitiveness Task Force in the upcoming year. In previous years, Cooper headed up the International Marketing Committee on a national level. USB formed the Competitiveness Task Force in 2002 to identify actions it should undertake to address existing and emerging issues that impact the competitiveness of the U.S. soybean industry. </p><p>
Globally, demand for soybeans has been growing faster than other crops – more than double that of corn. </p><p>
With that in mind, the U.S. soybean industry continues to capture its share of this global growth.</p><p>
Herrick joins CountryMark management</p><p>
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — William D. Herrick of Greenwood, Ind., has joined CountryMark’s senior management team as director of business development.
In this executive level position, Herrick will spearhead the growth of CountryMark’s business beyond its current core operation as Indiana’s only American-owned oil refining and marketing company.</p><p>
Over the past 30 years, he has held numerous positions within the Indianapolis corporate banking community, including Merchants National Bank, Bank One (now J.P. Morgan Chase), Merrill Lynch and Regions Bank. </p><p>
For the past five years, he held the position of senior vice president and manager of corporate banking at Regions. He is past president of Gleaners Food Bank and has been involved with a number of local not-for-profit organizations.</p><p>
Herrick holds B.S. degrees in both Economics and Accounting from Millikin University.</p><p>
Ralph Named Indiana Rural Champion</p><p>
ANDERSON, Ind. — Lane Ralph, a longtime aide to Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), was named the 2007 Mayor William Graham Rural Champion Award recipient for his tireless efforts to strengthen rural communities in Indiana.</p><p>
The Indiana Rural Development Council, Inc. (IRDC) presented the award during the Indiana Rural Development Conference Dec. 6.
Ralph is a longtime board member of the IRDC, serving on behalf of Lugar.</p><p>
A native of Gary, Ralph attended Indiana State University where he earned a B.S. degree in political science, followed by a Master of Public Administration degree. He was instrumental in getting the Indiana General Assembly to establish the two-year term student trustee’s position for all of Indiana’s state universities.</p><p>
From 1975-78, he worked for Indiana Vocational Technical College before joining Lugar’s staff. He was responsible for environmental and energy issues, coordination with state and local government officials, sewer and water system programs, soil and water conservation programs, grants, loans and transportation issues. Ralph served as assistant state director for both of Indiana’s U.S. senators, from 1981-97. This included Dan Quayle from 1981-88 and Dan Coats from 1989-98.</p><p> |
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