AgGateway Joins Celebration of Modern Ag on the Mall

Cindy Zimmerman

AgGateway and the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), two global non-profit associations working to ensure the interoperability between agricultural brands and technology platforms, were among the groups that participated in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) second “Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall” event last week. Paul Schrimpf, AgGateway Director of Marketing and Communications, says they participated in …

AEM, Ag Groups, AgGateway, Agribusiness, AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture

2nd Celebration of Modern Ag is a Success

Cindy Zimmerman

More than 15,000 people visited the National Mall this past week for the second Celebration of Modern Agriculture spotlighting the Future of Food and Farming. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) partnered with member companies and ag organizations to hold the three-day event which featured combine harvesters, milking equipment, sprayers and planters, irrigation equipment, tractors big and small, as well …

AEM, Ag Groups, AgWired Precision, Audio, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Ag on the Mall Showcases Future of Food and Farming

Cindy Zimmerman

The Future of Food and Farming on the National Mall kicked off today on the National Mall to showcase America’s equipment manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and innovators, working together to drive the tradition of producing more with less environmental impact. The event is coordinated by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and is held the National Mall to allow the public, …

AEM, Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Audio, Equipment

NAMA Presents Highest Honors

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) presented its three highest honors Thursday for Agribusiness Leader of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Ag Association Leader of the Year. Todd Frazier, Vice President of U.S. Marketing for Corteva Agriscience, is the 2024 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. Frazier credits his success to a listening first approach, using each day as an …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Audio, NAMA

Grounded in Ag Training Platform Introduced

Cindy Zimmerman

Communications and training firm Grounded Communications LLC is launching Grounded in AgTM, a new online training platform to address the agricultural knowledge gap for organizations. The platform is designed to meet the needs of anyone seeking a better understanding of agriculture starting with foundational topics, according to Janice Person, founder of Grounded in Ag and CEO of parent company Grounded …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Education

Spencer Chase Moves to Corn Refiners Association

Cindy Zimmerman

Spencer Chase has spent the last decade helping farmers and ranchers better understand the policy process as one of the lead journalists with Agri-Pulse Communications. Now he is moving on to a new challenge as Senior Director of Communications for the Corn Refiners Association (CRA). In his new position, Chase will also lead the external communications and media relations efforts …

Ag Groups, Agri-Pulse, Agribusiness, NAFB

Huma® CEO Named Chair of TFI Biostimulant Council

Cindy Zimmerman

Huma® CEO Lyndon Smith was recently named chairman of The Fertilizer Institute’s Biostimulant Council. Smith has been involved in the humic space and with TFI since the mid-90s. “Huma®’s long-standing participation with TFI has provided me an opportunity to understand the intricacies, challenges, and untapped potentials of the fertilizer and biostimulant industry. It’s a unique privilege to be part of …

Ag Groups, Biologicals, Fertilizer, people

Big Names Confirmed for Agri-Pulse Summit

Cindy Zimmerman

Agri-Pulse has confirmed that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are scheduled to appear at next week’s Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit March 18 in Washington DC. With a farm bill yet to be passed, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) will be able to provide the latest insight …

Ag Groups, Agri-Pulse, Agribusiness, politics

Commodity #Classic24 Was a Record Breaker

Cindy Zimmerman

The 2024 Commodity Classic blasted off into a new galaxy last week in Houston with the largest attendance ever at 11,500 attendees, smashing the previous record of 10,400 last year in Orlando. There were more than 4,600 farmers at the February 28-March 2 event this year along with exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and ag media. This year’s event featured more than …

AEM, Ag Groups, ASA, Audio, Commodity Classic, Corn, NAWG, NCGA, NSP