The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on April 29, 2025, starting at 12 p.m. ET. This virtual meeting is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required to attend this event. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share updates to USDA data and statistical products with the public and to solicit input on agency programs important to agriculture.
The World Food Prize Foundation announced that Ellen Lupkes has joined its staff as Senior Manager I, Global Youth Programs and Partnerships.
Applications are now open for the 2025 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders Program. A unique opportunity for agricultural journalists age 35 and under to gain international recognition and boost their careers. This milestone class marks the 20th year of the IFAJ/Alltech Young Leader Award program, a great partnership that has strengthened guilds and boosted careers since 2005.
The United States Postal Service, an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government, announced, its proud support of Antique Tractor Preservation Day (Kansas House Legislature Resolution HR 6011) with an exclusive, limited time only Pictorial Postmark (designed by Michael Hinton, Founder Antique Tractor Preservation Day); to be made available starting August 22, 2025 in person at the Hutchinson, KS Post Office or by Mail Order request.
The newest title from Feeding Minds Press, “I LOVE Blueberries,” is bursting with farm fresh facts, bringing the joy of farming to readers of all ages. “I LOVE Blueberries,” written by Shannon Anderson and illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, is the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning “I LOVE Strawberries.” The story follows Jolie and her new friend Margot as they work together with their classmates and their community to set up a hydroponics growing station in their classroom to grow their own blueberries.
Join us at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento, or tune in virtually for the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit on June 10, 2025. Experience a day full of illuminating speeches and panel discussions, an immersion into California agriculture and food issues. Secure your spot today and take advantage of early bird pricing until May 10 with promo code MEDIA25.
Farm radio is local, it’s mobile and it’s trusted. Even with the abundance of multiple media and information sources that U.S. farmers have at their fingertips today, new market research shows the trust in the farm broadcaster still leads listeners to rank ag radio as their #1 choice for daily ag news and information. The new national farm radio listenership study of 1,001 farmers and ranchers conducted by Kynetec Research also validates the importance of ag radio as a primary source for learning about ag products and services – and driving action.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced that Gretchen Kuck was hired to serve as an economist for the organization. She started her new position this week. Kuck will work in NCGA’s Washington office and report to Chief Economist Krista Swanson.
CNH announces that Oddone Incisa, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will step down and will be succeeded by James (Jim) Nickolas. Mr. Nickolas will be based at the Company’s North American headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA and will present the financial portion of the Company’s Strategic Business Plan at Investor Day on May 8, 2025.
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently published its 2025 Public Policy Agenda, outlining policy priorities that support the growth and resilience of the fresh produce and floral industry. The agenda is a strategic roadmap for advancing key legislative and regulatory goals that ensure consumers have access to a diverse, affordable, and safe supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products year-round.
