The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for February 27-28, 2025. Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will address the Forum with a plenary speech on the morning of February 27. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will be the dinner speaker on the evening of February 27, where he will discuss his vision for making Nebraska a frontrunner in building a biobased economy while promoting practices that maximize the productivity of the state’s agricultural resources.
More than 1,000 seed professionals gathered December 10-13 in Orlando, Florida, for American Seed Trade Association’s 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention. Dan Basse kicked things off Wednesday morning with his ever-popular global ag economic forecast for 2025 with a standing room only audience, providing a look ahead for the American agriculture commodity sector.
Longtime member and past president of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC), Michael Salisbury, was honored posthumously for his ‘steadfast commitment, thoughtful guidance and inspiring leadership’ during the organization’s recent annual meeting held in Ft. Myers, Florida. Salisbury passed away at his home in Kalamazoo, Mich., August 18.
Entries to the 2025 Golden ARC Awards contest are now being accepted. Find out how your work stacks up against the best in the business. This contest, run by the Agricultural Relations Council, provides an opportunity for agricultural communicators to have their 2024 tactics and campaigns evaluated by marketing and public relations (PR) experts, and receive valuable feedback. New for 2025 is the Grassroots Advocacy category. Its purpose is to recognize and celebrate the individual contributions of farmers, ranchers and independent advocates in public relations and consumer outreach for the agriculture industry.
CNH announces leadership changes designed to capitalize on current market opportunities in its Agriculture business in the North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. These developments will support the Company at this stage of the agricultural cycle, readying it for the upswing. Scott Harris will assume the role of President, North America, effective January 1, 2025. Markus Müller will join CNH as President, EMEA, effective March 1, 2025.
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), an organization dedicated to lead, promote and support the growth of agricultural and rural lifestyle broadcasting, announces its 2025 Board of Directors. Elections were held at the recent NAFB Convention in Kansas City, where five agriculture leaders were elected to replace outgoing board members.
Farm Credit Council has selected Christy Seyfert to be President and CEO beginning in mid-January. Seyfert, currently Executive Director of Government Affairs for the American Soybean Association, was selected by the FCC Board of Directors following an extensive search process.
Farm Credit Administration Board Chairman and CEO Vincent Logan has selected Ben Mosely as director of the agency’s Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA). Mr. Mosely’s first day was Monday, Dec. 16. As OCPA director, Mr. Mosely will serve as FCA’s principal point of contact for Congress, the media, other government agencies, System borrowers, and the general public.
One new board member appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was sworn in, and three other producers began their second terms after reappointment by Secretary Vilsack during the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s annual December meeting. The board also elected Ethan Miller of Columbia, Missouri, as the 2025 chairman.
Meyocks announces the appointment of three experienced professionals to key leadership positions: Beth Ann Boyd assumes the role to vice president of digital delivery, where she’ll leverage her deep understanding of the digital landscape to drive impactful campaigns. Beth Davis steps into the position of vice president of public relations, social media and content. Katie Schetzsle has been promoted to vice president of account service and brand strategy.
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced a one-year partnership to become the presenting sponsor of the American Rally Association (ARA) Championships for the 2025 season. With the partnership, Kubota becomes the Official Land Management Equipment of ARA and the presenting sponsor for the eight-event ARA National Championship, as well as the East, Central, and West Regional Championships.
