Barnesville, OH—Dickinson Cattle Co. (DCCI) General Manager, Darol Dickinson was presented the International Texas Longhorn Assn.’s coveted Pioneer Breeder Award for the year 2008. The award stated, “In recognition and appreciation of your dedication as an active member of the ITLA. You have made a noticeable impact in the preservation and promotion of Texas Longhorn Cattle.” more

Knapp, Wis., November 21, 2008- BOMAC Vets Plus, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to announce that we have entered into a strategic alliance with Albion Animal Nutrition to manufacture and support their Replamin® gel and Pull Thru® branded products. more

Rumensin is a proven management tool that protects your investment by increasing the selling weight of your stockers while preventing and controlling coccidiosis. more

The Angus Foundation has announced that with $5.12 million in out-right cash gifts, pledges and planned giving commitments, it is steadily progressing toward its $11 million Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus fundraising goal. The new amount, reached by auctioning the “Looking to the Future” bronze at the Angus Foundation’s Supporter Recognition Event Nov.15, in Louisville, Ky., will help the Angus Foundation continue its mission of supporting the education, youth and research activities of the Angus industry. more

Jay King, Rock Falls, Ill., was elected the American Angus Association® president and chairman of the board at the group’s 125th Annual Convention of Delegates, Nov. 17, 2008, in Louisville, Ky. He follows Paul Hill, Bidwell, Ohio. more

Vermeer Corporation, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, introduces a new wagon-style cob collection system that will revolutionize corn harvesting by enabling farmers to harvest corn and cobs simultaneously. The Vermeer CCX770 Cob Harvester is designed to tow immediately behind select corn harvesting combines to collect and unload the cobs. more

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  APPLETON, Wis., November 18, 2008–Hobart Welding Products introduces a variety of welding apparel, meeting the demand for quality protective gear at an affordable price. New items include leather and cloth welding jackets, a leather apron and welding sleeves. Ideal for the garage, shop or outdoor use, the new items are made from high-quality materials designed to keep sparks, heat and ultra-violet rays from harming exposed skin. more

Miller’s Diversion 165 AC/DC TIG welder makes TIG welding steel, stainless and aluminum easier than ever before because it features just two controls. Designed for first-time TIG welders, this affordable TIG welder has a list price of $1,617. more

DULUTH, Ga. — November 14, 2008 — The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) entered into a distribution agreement with Merial that provides a more convenient option for utilizing the power of the comprehensive IGENITY® profile. The agreement gives Limousin breeders a unique opportunity to put the power of DNA to work in their herds. It also brings beef producers to a significant milestone in the application of the IGENITY profile and the development of marker-assisted expected progeny differences (EPDs). more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Buyers and sellers gathered for the largest offering yet at the annual Tennessee Hereford Marketing Program feeder calf sale Oct. 27, 2008. Ninety-six consignors sold 1,121 head of age, source and health-verified Hereford and Hereford-influenced calves in the program’s 10th year, earning sellers more than $29,000 in premiums. more