Season’s Greetings from HighQuest

Jamie Johansen

Season’s greetings! During this time of year, we stop to reflect upon those people that we are most thankful for. With that in mind, we’d like to thank you — our valuable partners and clients — for your continued support. On behalf of all of us at HighQuest Group, we’d like to wish you a joyous holiday season and may …

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Happy Holidays from the Missouri 4-H Foundation

Jamie Johansen

The Missouri 4-H Foundation wishes you joy and happiness for the New Year. For the best in this new year… Throughout the year your generosity changes young lives, provides new possibilities and fosters community. From all of us at the Missouri 4-H Foundation, thank you for your support, and best wishes for a happy and healthy new year! Trustees and …

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A Time for Celebration from Joyent

Jamie Johansen

A Time for Celebration from Joyent. We’d like to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty this past year. Wishing you a 2015 filled with happiness and prosperity, Scott Hammond

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Farm Aid Grants to Empower Family Farmers

John Davis

At this time of giving, it’s nice to hear about giving back to those who feed the world. Farm Aid has given $585,700 in grants to 83 family farm, rural service and urban agriculture organizations in 36 states and the District of Columbia with the hope of strengthening family farm agriculture. “Thanks to the generosity of supporters from across the …

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Farm Bureau Names New Promotion Committee

John Davis

In an effort to develop and centralize resources that inspire and equip Farm Bureau members to convey the significance of agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has appointed farmer and rancher members to the organization’s new national Promotion & Education Committee. AFBF President Bob Stallman announced the appointment of the following members to the committee: Phyllis Couture, West Valley, …

AFBF, Ag Groups

NFU Disagrees with RFS Report Recommendations

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Farmers Union (NFU) represented agriculture on a Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) advisory group that helped develop a new report on “Options for Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard.” “It was very important that agriculture that supports the renewable fuels industry be present at the table,” said NFU vice president of programs Chandler Goule, who notes that while the meetings …

Ag Groups, Audio, Biodiesel, Ethanol

Agriculture May Benefit From Cuba Relations

Cindy Zimmerman

The White House announcement Wednesday that the United States will begin the process of normalizing relations with Cuba brought positive responses from the agriculture industry. “Throughout history, agriculture has served as a bridge to foster cooperation, understanding and the exchange of ideas among people,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a statement. “I have no doubt that agriculture will continue …

AFBF, Ag Groups, ASA, Rice, Soybean, Trade, USDA

Get ARC Activities on 2015 Calendar

Chuck Zimmerman

We’ve got a lot of activities on our 2015 calendar and here are a few more we need to add. How about getting them on your calendar? Agricultural Relations Council President Mike Opperman says he is expecting continued growth in the next year. The board also developed and put into place a strategic plan that will help guide future ARC …

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