Syngenta Awards Sugarbeet Scholarships to Four Students
    Syngenta is investing in the future of agriculturally focused college students interested in taking a lead in sugarbeets.  For the third year, Syngenta has awarded scholarships through the annual Syngenta Sugarbeet Scholarship program.  The 2012 winners are Stephanie George of Moxee, Wash.; Connor Cook of Baker, Minn.; Aleighica Keeran of Torrington, Wyo., and Matthew Singer of Vassar, Mich.

29th International Sweetener Symposium Set for Aug. 3-8
    The 29th International Sweetener Symposium, hosted by the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), is scheduled for August 3-8 at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 
    Traditionally, about 400 people attend the International Sweetener Symposium to hear about timely issues of significance affecting the sweetener industry, and to interact with industry colleagues.