Archive for January 20th, 2015

MANHATTAN, KANSAS, U.S. — Tom Ogle has been named AIB International’s chief financial officer (CFO) and vice-president, finance and IT. He will officially join the company Feb. 2.

“We are thrilled to have Tom join the AIB team,” said Andre Biane, president and chief executive officer. “As we streamline our day-to-day business and continue growing internationally, Tom’s expertise will be critical to AIB International’s long term success.”

Ogle has more than 20 years of experience with multiple financial functions along with information ...

The Nation (Thailand)
Petchanet Pratruangkrai

The Nation

Thailand achieved its highest-ever rice export volume of 10.8 million tonnes last year, enabling the country to reclaim its crown as the world’s largest rice exporter, according to the Commerce Ministry.

The target for this year is to continue the huge export volume in a range of 10 million to 11 million tonnes.

Commerce Minister General Chatchai Sarikalya said yesterday that 10.8 million tonnes of rice valued at US$5.37 billion (Bt174.8 billion) were shipped overseas last year.

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U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the industry’s market development organization working in more than 100 countries. Its mission is to “develop, maintain and expand international markets to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” The activities of USW are made possible by producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and through cost-share funding provided by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. For more information, visit www.uswheat.org or contact your state wheat commission.

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