The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Eric Deeble has been promoted to Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Cindy Long has been promoted to Deputy Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Service and Sean Babington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary.
Two of the most popular seed industry networking events of the year have recently opened for registration. ASTA‘s Forage, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference, which is co-located with the Western Seed Association’s 2024 Convention, will be held October 29 in Kansas City. Meanwhile, America’s largest seed industry convention, the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention, has also opened for registration for attendees, exhibits, private meeting space, and sponsorships earlier than ever before.
Brownfield Ag News is pleased to announce Brandon Peoples has joined the Brownfield team as Anchor/Reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. Brandon graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Media from the University of Central Missouri in 2007. He’s worked in radio in both Kansas and Nebraska, including as News Director for KMAN in Manhattan, KVOE in Emporia and KHAS in Hastings, NE.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) with its prestigious President’s Award during its summer Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) elected four new farmers to its corn board this week. The organization also re-elected a farmer currently serving on the board. Those elected were Jon Miller of Pleasantville, Ohio; Jason Lewis, of Henderson, Neb.; Dan Nerud, of Dorchester, Neb.; and Jay Schutte, of Benton City, Mo. Randy DeSutter, of Woodhull, Ill., was re-elected to the board.
The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2024 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.
If you are passionate about farming, ready to grow your leadership skills and connect with agricultural industry leaders committed to creating a better future for farmers, Young Leaders is the program for you! Sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva seek farmers to apply for the 2025 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program.
NAMA Boot Camp is next month! Be sure to register before it’s too late, and join us in Kansas City, August 20–22. Wherever you are in your career, #NAMACAMP24 has lessons and insights to help you rise to the next rank. It’s also one of the best agri-marketing networking events. You’ll have so many chances to meet colleagues, mentors and leaders to help you grow.
The next Ag Outlook Forum presented by Agri-Pulse and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City is scheduled for September 16, 2024 from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm central. In-person and virtual registration options are available.
