Industry Ag News 5/2

Carrie Muehling

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has rolled out a five point plan to lower the cost of eggs, worked to expand market access for American farmers, and empowered rural communities. Secretary Rollins also previewed her vision for restoring rural prosperity to America, affirming the importance of the President’s efforts to …

Zimfo Bytes

Passing of Charlie Harness

Chuck Zimmerman

Charlie Harness passed away on April 25, 2025. He was very well known and a mentor to many people in ag communications. Charles later used his communication skills as the Media Relations Manager and spokesperson for Iowa Beef Processors (IBP) in Sioux City from 1976 until 1983. After a brief stint as President of an advertising agency in Sioux City, …

Ag Groups, NPPC, Pork, Pork Checkoff, World Pork Expo

IFAJ Congress 2025

Chuck Zimmerman

The IFAJ Congress 2025 registration is now open. It will take place October 15-18, in Nairobi, Kenya with the theme: Unlocking the Agricultural Potential in the Cradle of Mankind. Find all about it on the Congress website. The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) is a globally respected organization committed to excellence in agricultural journalism. Since 1958, IFAJ has hosted …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, IFAJ, Media