Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates have launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign to urge passage of the 2023 farm bill this year.
Farm Progress continues to enrich its offerings, as long-time broadcaster Mike Pearson takes over the reins to host “This Week in Agribusiness” and “Farm Progress America.” With extensive experience in radio and television farm broadcasting, Pearson brings a familiar face and respected knowledge, as he joins Farm Progress full time. Farm Progress also wants to extend congratulations to Armstrong on his retirement, as well as announce his continuing involvement on the broadcast team. Armstrong will remain on the air each week with Max’s Tractor Shed and special segments on “This Week in Agribusiness”.
Farm Aid 2023 is coming to Noblesville, Indiana, on Saturday, September 23. This year’s festival will showcase how farmers are leading the way to mitigate climate change with a specific focus on the essential role that water plays in farming and in our lives.
Huma, a company regarded for developing innovative humic solutions and technologies to support regen ag and soil health initiatives, has appointed two new members to its board of directors. This includes Chief Marketing Officer Fred Nichols and Chief Financial Officer Steve Lunt, effective immediately.
The Renewable Fuels Association announced that Rondo Energy has joined the association as its newest associate member. Rondo Energy is a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat, making industrial decarbonization possible and profitable today. The Rondo Heat Battery captures low-cost renewable electricity and delivers continuous high-temperature heat, enabling customers to power their operations with zero-carbon energy.
The National Cotton Council announced its Multi-Commodity Education Program participants and tours. Farmers from eight states in the southern half of the nation toured agricultural production and processing operations in Idaho on June 25-30.
The National Corn Growers Association joined over 90 other trade groups representing diverse businesses across the transportation sector in urging the Biden administration to reverse course on its proposed tailpipe emissions standards for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
Nancy Martinez, a seasoned Capitol Hill professional with extensive policy experience, has joined the National Corn Growers Association as director of public policy for trade.
Celebrate marketing excellence by submitting your nominations for the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Professional Development Awards by August 1.
IUNU announced the release of its 2023 State of CEA report. Since 2016, these reports have served as a trusted resource for the CEA industry, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing greenhouse operators.
The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board of directors seated officers for 2023/24 at their annual meeting July 12, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn. USW is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. Michael Peters, Okarche, Okla., accepted the USW Chairman’s gavel from 2022/23 Chair Rhonda Larson, East Grand Forks, Minn.
