While the largest cattle industry event in the country wrapped up only a few weeks ago, plans are already underway to get “Onward to Orlando.” Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, which is heading to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, January 31-February 2, 2024. Meanwhile, relive the 2023 convention in …
DWFI Podcast 23 – Dan Snow – Water Sciences Lab Director
In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, Nebraska Water Center Public Relations and Engagement Coordinator Ann Briggs sits down with her colleague and Water Sciences Laboratory Director Dr. Dan Snow who shares his path to water quality research in Nebraska and beyond. They address known and emerging contaminants throughout the state, building international partnerships, and the importance of …
Industry Ag News 3/24
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) has named 10 outstanding agricultural journalists to participate in the 2023 IFAJ/Corteva Agriscience Master Class. The 13th annual Master Class will be held in conjunction with IFAJ’s World Congress in Calgary, Alberta from 24 to 26 June 2023. Master Class participants will then participate in the 2023 IFAJ World Congress to be held …
#Classic23 Smashes Records
According to organizers, the 2023 Commodity Classic was the biggest ever with over 10,400 attendees – farmers as well as exhibitors, industry stakeholders and members of the media. That smashed the previous record of 9,770 attendees for the 2016 Classic in New Orleans. “The excitement in Orlando was energizing,” said George Goblish, a Minnesota farmer, ASA member, and co-chair of …
Precision Ag News 3/22
Syngenta Group sales for full year 2022 were $33.4 billion, up $5.2 billion or 19 percent, year-on-year. Syngenta Crop Protection sales grew 27 percent to $12.6 billion in the first nine months of 2022. Syngenta Seeds sales grew 14 percent to $3.2 billion in the first nine months of 2022. The Nominations are now open for the Global Ag Tech …
Another Successful National Ag Day
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosted a great celebration Tuesday honoring the 50th National Agriculture Day, which included an official proclamation by President Joe Biden declaring March 21, 2023 National Ag Day. This was only the seventh year that The White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and …
Venture Capital Platform for Sorghum Launches
The Collaborative Sorghum Marketing Transformation Program (cSmart) has announced the launch of the first-ever venture capital platform dedicated exclusively to attracting capital for companies, projects and innovations that create opportunities for sorghum farmers. cSmart matches private capital with funding to support startups and established companies investing in sorghum and also facilitates a network of private investors seeking opportunities for competitive …
Happy 50th Anniversary to National Ag Day
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack celebrated the 50th anniversary of National Agriculture Day Tuesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but he said he wasn’t really that interested in celebrating it. “Why today? Why just one day? Why not every day?” asked Vilsack. “I think we let the country get off the hook a little easy by having only one day. …
Agri-Pulse Hosts Most Successful Summit Ever
Congratulations to the Agri-Pulse team for the most successful Ag and Food Policy Summit ever on Monday with the theme “Next Gen Farm & Food Policy.” “It was a great day for attendance and we are so thankful for all of our sponsors who made it all possible,” said Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse editor and founder. The team picture here represents …
ASTA Releases 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recently released its policy recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. The recommendations fall under the following priority areas: 1) conservation; 2) agriculture research; 3) trade; 4) innovation; and 5) risk management. “Farm bills are meant to be a safety net for farmers,” said Janae Brady, ASTA Vice President for Government Affairs. “For us, the …