The Cooperative Hall of Fame will honor Kevin Still, President & CEO of Keystone Cooperative, for his visionary leadership and lasting contributions to the cooperative movement by inducting him into the Cooperative Hall of Fame in 2026. Established in 1974 by the National Cooperative Business Association and administered by the Cooperative Development Foundation, the Cooperative Hall of Fame is the highest honor the U.S. cooperative community bestows on individuals who have made heroic contributions to cooperatives.
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to announce Chuck Spencer as the recipient of the 2025 ARA Excellence in Advocacy Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing sound public policy on behalf of the agricultural retail industry. Spencer is GROWMARK’s executive director of corporate and government relations.
The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC), which represents companies and stakeholders at the forefront of innovation in the ag bioeconomy, today released its 2025 Consumer Trends Research, revealing overwhelming public support for plant-based products. This is the sixth year PBPC has conducted annual research to track consumer awareness, perceptions, and purchasing behavior related to plant-based products.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has made U.S. corn growers more globally competitive and should be extended for 16 years, according to testimony from the president of the National Corn Growers Association before U.S. trade officials.
Former Virginia Farm Bureau Federation President Wayne Pryor will receive the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Farm Bureau Founders Award. Bill Northey, longtime agricultural leader from Iowa, will be honored posthumously with AFBF’s 2026 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is pleased to announce key updates within its Industry Relations team. Yesterday, Tracy Snider was promoted to Executive Director of State & Industry Relations and Michelle Hummel was promoted to Senior Director of Industry & Stakeholder Relations. Both Snider and Hummel are based in the ASA St. Louis office. Additionally, Kate Maher will join ASA as Director of State & Industry Relations on Jan. 5 in the Washington, D.C., office.
American Agri-Women (AAW) proudly presented its annual Leaven Award to Kim Bremmer of Wisconsin and Helle Goddik Ruddenklau of Oregon during the 2025 National Convention. The Leaven Award is one of AAW’s highest honors, recognizing members whose dedication, leadership, and service have greatly enriched the organization.
On behalf of the World Food Prize Laureates and our Council of Advisors, the World Food Prize Foundation extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jo Luck, 2010 Laureate, who peacefully passed away on November 26, 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 2026 Board of Directors. Elections were held at the recent NAFB Convention in Kansas City, where several agriculture leaders were elected to replace outgoing board members.
Global meat and agriculture leaders rely on Midan Marketing to turn unrivaled industry experience and deep consumer insights into strategies that drive measurable growth for their brands. For over 20 years, Midan’s founders, Danette Amstein and Michael Uetz, have been recognized as industry thought leaders, translating industry-leading consumer understanding into tailored marketing strategies and messaging that consistently drive client revenue and results. Now, Midan is adding significant horsepower, ensuring even more powerful outcomes for clients, through its acquisition by Trozzolo Communications Group.
