CLUTCH continues to redefine the consultancy-agency model, bolstering its strategic expertise with the addition of veteran leaders Anna Stassen and Wayne Carlson. Stassen joins the Minneapolis firm as Senior Vice President, Brand, Content + Engagement, while Carlson assumes the position of Associate Vice President, Business Lead – Building Materials.
June 10 marked the official launch of the Japanese Soy Milk Exchange (JSME), an initiative that brings together soybean innovators, culinary experts, nutrition professionals and food industry executives to introduce Japanese soy milk in the United States. The JSME will establish Japanese soy milk as a distinct premium category in the U.S. and serve as its authoritative voice, educating consumers on what sets it apart from other soy milks.
The Farm Progress Show, which drew 161,000 attendees and 548 exhibitors in 2025, returns to Boone, Iowa, Sept. 1-3, 2026, featuring three groundbreaking additions that elevate the farmer experience and spotlight cutting-edge agricultural technology. These include: the Agronomy Zone, an expanded partnership with Ag PhD and the Hefty Brothers that brings research-grade crop plots and live field demonstrations with daily expert-led tours; Premium Ticket Packages where $60 includes admission, a limited-edition hat and a lunch voucher (available through Aug. 28); and the Drone Zone, an interactive precision agriculture exhibit with live demonstrations and first-person drone camera views.
Antique Tractor Preservation Day holds special significance during the America 250 celebration. Observed on August 22, 2026, the day provides an opportunity to recognize the important role antique tractors and agricultural machinery have played in shaping American agriculture, strengthening rural communities, and preserving the family-centered traditions that have long defined life in rural America. Find out more at TalkingTractors.com.
The Cooperative Communicators Association thanks those who participated in this year’s CCA Communications Contest and congratulates the 2026 winners! View the complete list of 2026 CCA Communications Contest winners here.
The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City has selected veteran agricultural educators Jason Larison of Holton, Kansas, and Keith Dietzschold of Boonville, Missouri, as recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Award.
The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced that its Board leadership will transition as longtime Chair Bernie Sheff of Burns & McDonnell hands the ABC Board gavel to Randy Beck, Senior Director of Renewable Energy at WM. Sheff will step down after 15 years of dedicated service to the organization, including 12 years as Board Chair.
Clean Fuels Alliance America is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members, Jason Brasier as Digital Content Creator and Paul Houf as Outreach and Development Manager.
Six independent consultants with deep roots in agriculture announced the launch of ACME Ag Consulting, a St. Louis-based network giving ag and food companies on-demand access to senior expertise without the overhead of full-time hires or large agency relationships.
The theme of the 108th American Farm Bureau Convention is Driven to Lead. Fueled by Community. We’re so proud of the contributions of thousands of volunteers, committee members and communities across the country. Join us January 8-13, 2027, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where we celebrate our grassroots and the hard work of our Farm Bureau family.
