A letter signed by 124 organizations representing the American food and agricultural value chain, including the National Corn Growers Association, filed a letter voicing support for a full 16-year renewal of the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement in the public consultation process for the 2026 Joint Review of the USMCA.
Meister Media Worldwide announced the next major evolution of the company’s long-term growth strategy with the launch of MMW 4.0 – Leading Forward, a strategic shift to advance the tech-enabled digital future of global agribusiness.
Founded in 2000 with the merger of Novartis and AstraZeneca, Syngenta proudly marks its 25th anniversary as a leading agribusiness. This milestone caps a quarter century of innovation built on a legacy extending back more than 250 years to the founding of the Swiss chemical company Geigy in 1758.
The 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team was elected during the final session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Members from Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Tennessee were elected by the National FFA Delegates to serve as the 2025-26 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year.
The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to announce that Kathleen McCracken joined the organization earlier this year as Manager I, Global Programs and Strategic Engagements.
As harvest continues across the country, National Crop Insurance Services released on social media a new series of short, educational videos to help explain the history of crop insurance and why it’s essential to America’s farmers, rural communities and food security. The first video in the series highlights the history of investment in risk management — from crop insurance’s humble beginnings during the Dust Bowl to the modern-day public-private partnership that covers more than 540 million acres.
Sara Steever has announced her retirement from Paulsen after more than 34 years with the agency. Steever’s journey at Paulsen began in 1991 as a graphic designer. Her insatiable curiosity and ability to embrace emerging technologies propelled her through various roles, including web developer and VP of Digital Services, before she assumed the presidency in 2014. Under her seven-year tenure as president, Steever guided the agency through rapid digital transformation while maintaining its strong foundation in agricultural marketing. She later transitioned to Chief Technology Officer, continuing to advance the agency’s digital capabilities.
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF.
The National Wheat Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest during its annual fall meeting in Austin, TX. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the contest, which continues to highlight excellence and innovation in U.S. wheat production.
The Nebraska Ag Expo returns to the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE, from December 9-11, 2025. This must-attend event brings together 1,700 ag industry experts from 26 states and 6 Canadian provinces, along with thousands of farmers and ranchers from Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and beyond, all under one roof. As the second largest indoor farm show in the country, the Nebraska Ag Expo offers a unique, three-day opportunity to explore the latest advancements in agriculture—from big iron machinery to precision ag, soil health solutions, irrigation innovations, and cutting-edge livestock production technologies. Attendees can discover the latest tools and technologies designed to optimize farming operations, improve yields, and drive sustainability.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is expanding the reach of its landmark Farm State of Mind initiative to a broader coalition of food and farming sector partners by joining forces with the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to launch the Farm State of Mind Alliance.
