Register here for Experiential Storytelling:Tapping into what matters to your audience with Shannon Peel on September 19 at 11 a.m. central. This webinar is free to members of the National Agri-Marketing Association and $50 for non-members. U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, …
Precision Ag News 8/15
Mark your calendars and make plans to join the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse for the Ag Outlook Forum on September 16. Register here. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally known as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council) …
Animal Ag News 8/13
The National Pork Board (NPB) partnered with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) to convene a group of public health, animal health and swine professionals in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to build relationships and explore opportunities for One Health collaborations. The event was sponsored by the Pork Checkoff with the support of several state pork associations and producers from …
Industry Ag News 8/12
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce Hannah Fonseca has transitioned to the Agri-Pulse sales and marketing team as the digital media firm’s Eastern sales representative. Looking to expand Agri-Pulse’s reach along the East Coast, Fonseca will be based in Durham, North Carolina. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. …
Precision Ag News 8/7
Last week’s Tech Hub LIVE 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together nearly 700 industry leaders and passionate ag tech professionals and more than 70 companies on the expo floor. Tech Hub LIVE captured the current state of agriculture technology through engaging discussions, innovative sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
Animal Ag News 8/5
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) expressed its disappointment over the Food and Drug Administration and Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) announcements that they will be ending their longstanding relationship for the review of new animal food ingredients on Oct. 1, abolishing a system that has worked well for decades. The AFIA believes this relationship has been vital …
Industry Ag News 8/2
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the appointment or reappointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. A complete roster of members and additional information about the committees is available at www.fas.usda.gov/atacs. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced Dr. Samuel Crowell, Senior Director, International Programs …
2024 Sunbelt Expo Announces Southeastern Farmers of the Year
The Sunbelt Ag Expo has announced Southeastern Farmer of the Year state winners for 2024. The Farmer of the Year Program selects one farmer from each of the participating states for recognition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, where the overall winner is announced. State winners for 2024 include: Joel Sirmon | Alabama Farmer of the Year 2024 Ted Huneycutt | …
Precision Ag News 7/31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Watersheds report, which provides data that supplement the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Volume 1. Watersheds is the first of six Subject Series reports to be released for this Census of Agriculture. The Watersheds report breaks down select ag census data – including farms, land in farms, land …
Animal Ag News 7/29
In its mission-driven work to provide the U.S. animal food industry with tools to support industry members in developing and advancing internal sustainability programs, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has added new materials to its Animal Food Industry Sustainability Toolkit. The new resource defines 16 material issue areas identified as important for consideration in animal food industry …