Significant downward revisions to monthly payroll estimates in August led many market observers to anticipate the Federal Reserve would begin cutting interest rate cuts more aggressively. However, recent economic data has generally been positive, tempering expectations for more significant cuts before the end of the year. According to a new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the most likely scenario is an additional four or five cuts of 25 basis points through 2026, leaving the overnight rate around 3.0 percent by the end of 2026. The actual outcome will depend heavily on how the economic data looks and how successful the White House is in influencing monetary policy.
A just-launched national Women in Agriculture Study is a comprehensive effort to capture women’s voices from across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The survey remains open through March 31 to gather insights from women working in production agriculture, agribusiness, education and advocacy, as well as from men and others in related fields who can offer perspectives on women’s roles in agriculture.
Farm Journal has launched a new ad insights tool, which is the agriculture industry’s first universal digital advertising analytics solution designed specifically for agrimarketers who want to measure, optimize and prove the impact of every digital dollar.
The Charleston Orwig Collective, comprised of Milwaukee-based full-service agencies C.O.nxt and Jigsaw, announced that President and CEO, Marcy Tessmann, has been named to the Wisconsin Titan 100 list for the second consecutive year. The 2026 Wisconsin Titan 100 honors the state’s top CEOs and C-Level Executives. Collectively, this year’s Titan 100 honorees oversee companies generating more than $14 billion in combined revenues and a workforce of over 64,000 employees.
Join the Livestock Publications Council for the next Coffee and Collaboration on Wednesday, October 22, at 12 p.m. CT. The program is titled “Building Relationships That Last” with speaker Leah Mindemann of Brock & Associates, National Sales Rep, Farm Journal and Lee AgriMedia. Register here.
Kent Hamilton has been named 2025 Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Hamilton is CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable, Inc., based in Norman Park, Georgia. As the state winner of the Sunbelt Expo award, the Hamilton family will receive a $2,500 cash award and an expense-paid trip to the Sunbelt Expo from the sponsors.
Florida Farm Bureau has announced the top three finalists for its 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year award. This award recognizes outstanding agriculturists who demonstrate excellence in agriculture, leadership, innovation and stewardship of the land. The finalists for the award are Lucy Abell of Desoto County, Dr. Hal Phillips of Levy County and Woody Larson of Okeechobee County. These individuals will be recognized on stage, and the 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year recipient will be announced on October 29 at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 84th State Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce that the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) unanimously elected Constance Cullman, President & CEO of the AFIA, as chair for 2026–27 in Rome, Italy during the annual IFIF meeting last week. She will succeed Ruud Tijssens, who served as chair from 2022 to 2025.
Bimi® Baby Broccoli, the global sponsor of the World Food Photography Awards, is set to take center stage at next month’s International Fresh Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California. Visitors to the Sakata America booth #4363 will be treated to live tastings from Chef Thai Dang of HaiSous Kitchen, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and Bimi® brand ambassador. Chef Dang will prepare two signature dishes that highlight the versatility and stemsational flavor of Bimi® Baby Broccoli, giving buyers and industry partners the opportunity to experience the brand’s unique appeal firsthand. In addition to representing Bimi® in Anaheim, Chef Dang will also serve as a judge for the 2026 World Food Photography Awards — a natural connection that underscores the brand’s global commitment to celebrating food in all its forms.
In partnership with the National Agri-Marketing Association, Agoro Carbon will present an educational overview of the ag carbon landscape and why it’s an important leadership opportunity for agriculture amid the growing importance of sustainability and corporate net-zero commitments. Ag marketers will leave this session with an understanding of how ag carbon fits into broader sustainability trends and a working knowledge of opportunities that exist for farmers and ranchers today. Register here.
