- Vermeer Corporation has announced the sale of its minority interest in Lely Vermeer Maschinenfabrik, Gmbh to Lely Holding. The two companies have successfully collaborated on a number of projects over the last two decades, and this move will allow each organization to focus on their respective core markets.
- West Hills Community College will be offering a condensed version of their Advanced Precision Farming course on-line. The lecture part of the course will be offered online from November 14, 2016 to December 16, 2016 with a hands-on lab part to be offered on three weekends: Nov 19-20; Dec 3-4; and Dec 10-11 at West Hills College in Coalinga, California.
- NCGA promoted Rachel Orf to director of stewardship and sustainability. Orf’s new roll will include leading efforts to bring farmers together for conversations and action to improve the health of air and water in the United States.