- International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) announces the 2019 Exposure-4-Development tour, to Brazil, March 31-April 7, 2019. This week-long tour will provide an opportunity for 14 journalists to explore production, processing, and exports in Brazil’s Parana State.
- Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has named Cynthia (CJ) Warner to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 14, 2019, at which time she will also join the Board of Directors.
- National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen congratulated Warner on the Renewable Energy Group position. “REG continues to be a strong leader in the biodiesel industry and Warner’s extensive experience in the energy sector will be a great addition to the company’s tremendous leadership team. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with REG and all of our members across the country to continue expanding America’s advanced biofuel.”
- Register for the American Seed Trade Association‘s 58th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference by Friday, January 4, 2019 to take advantage of early registration rates and ASTA’s hotel block. ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference is February 1-5, 2019 at the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando.
- The American Farm Bureau Federation has appointed farmer and rancher members to the organization’s Promotion & Education and Young Farmers & Ranchers committees. National committee members are nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus. Learn more online: Promotion & Education and Young Farmers & Ranchers.
- The 2019 Water for Food Global Conference is scheduled for April 29-30, 2019 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Registration will open in late January.
- Rhea + Kaiser welcomes Account Supervisor Cheryl Winkelman, Senior Copywriter Ryann Flynn and Public Relations Assistant Account Manager Erica Ballmer.
