DULUTH, GA (May 21, 2008) — Bigger, better, cleaner and stronger, the ever-popular Massey Ferguson® 5400 Series mid-range tractors have new Tier III engines inside and a new look outside. The 110 and 115 hp models expand the mid-range line and its reputation for rugged durability with the right combination of weight and power to get the job done. The new hood offers mid-range tractor buyers the same serviceability and style as Massey Ferguson high horsepower 6400 and 7400 Series tractors.

“We understand how important mid-range tractor dependability is day-in and day-out,” explains Tom Weir, marketing manager, Mid-Range and Specialty Tractors, Massey Ferguson. “Our customers have told us they can’t afford a breakdown when livestock need to be fed, yards cleaned or hay baled. The 5400 Series tractors are designed to outlast and outwork the competition with a power train engineered to handle 50% more power than even these powerful Tier III engines produce.” more

Columbus, OH, April 17, 2008 – KeyBank has appointed Larry Davis as vice president for the Food and Agribusiness team. Davis will be responsible for managing relationships with existing clients and for business development activities for the agriculture, agribusiness and food segments within Key’s middle market commercial bank portfolio. Davis’ territory will include Ohio, Michigan and the Northeast.

Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management from Purdue University and an MBA from Ohio University. Prior to joining Key, Davis held sales and management positions in the agricultural finance industry for over 20 years with Telmark Leasing, Wells Fargo and, most recently, Agri-max Financial Services.

In the past 24 months, KeyBank has hired Food and Agribusiness team members that bring with them a combined 70 years of agricultural lending experience. more

May 14, 2008

[Lexington, KENTUCKY] - Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, has been named Communicator of the Year by the Central Kentucky chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award is bestowed annually to an individual who demonstrates an ethical approach to communication and an ability to effectively communicate with internal and external audiences. more