Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene. As a result, Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers, but AIPs typically issue payments much sooner.
Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New analysis in a Market Intel by American Farm Bureau Federation economists shows more than 230,000 farms are required to file, but government data indicates less than 11 percent of all eligible businesses nationwide have done so.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to announce that Jack Bobo, Director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute, will receive the 2024 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) during a special event held at the World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. The award presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM (CDT) at the Iowa Events Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Join the Livestock Publications Council for the October Coffee and Collaboration on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. CT! Internships are one of the best ways for companies and organizations to recruit new talent while giving students valuable real-world experiences before they enter the workforce. But what makes for a successful internship experience for both parties involved? This month’s LPC Coffee and Collaboration will explore these questions to help create a win-win scenario for both students and companies.
Think of an individual, organization or group that has profoundly influenced the soybean industry and the soy checkoff — who stands out to you? United Soybean Board (USB) has announced a call for nominations for the Tom Oswald Legacy Award. In its third year, this annual award honors the late Tom Oswald, who will always be remembered as a passionate farmer-leader and dedicated volunteer. The award honors someone who went above and beyond to advance research and promotes investments forward in an unconventional way.
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a renewed U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of farmers and rural communities, showing American-imposed tariffs would come at a steep cost to U.S. producers while benefiting Brazil and Argentina.
Faylene Whitaker, of Climax, North Carolina, has been selected as the overall winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award for 2024.
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 21-25, 2024, to promote the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,000 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies.
In response to the expanding opportunities in specialty agricultural markets around the globe, Meister Media Worldwide announces several new leadership roles on its Executive Team. Eric Davis has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer, Heather Tunstall has been promoted to Chief Content Officer, and Kat Howington has been promoted to Chief Business Officer.
With USDA projecting an agricultural trade deficit of over $42 billion for fiscal year 2025, more soybean growers are wondering how they can boost exports and regain a competitive edge. That’s why we’ve invited three farmer leaders to share their stories about sustainable soy production and the potential to expand and open new markets. Join Agri-Pulse Founder and Publisher Sara Wyant as she moderates a webinar at noon central time on Oct. 24 titled: “How can we drive more global demand for U.S. soybeans?” You can register for this free webinar, sponsored by the United Soybean Board, by clicking here.
