The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) presented Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) with the Outstanding New Member of Congress Award. This award recognizes a member of Congress who was recently elected and has already proven to be a reliable partner for agriculture. The Georgia Peanut Tour Committee has decided to cancel the 2021 Georgia Peanut …

The Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasted soybean and corn production up from 2020. Soybean production is up 5% from last year, forecast at 4.34 billion bushels; corn growers are expected to increase their production 4% from 2020, forecast at 14.8 billion bushels. AgTech Insight is pleased to support the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, …

American Soybean Association (ASA) President Kevin Scott has confirmed the election of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) officers and committee members for fiscal year 2021-2022. New to the WISHH Committee are Doug Darling (MI) and Denny Mertz (MO). George Goblish (MN) is reappointed. Officers are Chairman Gerry Hayden (KY), Vice Chair Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare (IL), Treasurer Bob …

The inaugural episode of the Grower Talks podcast features Drew Echols, President of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and owner of Jaemor Farms. Join with Drew as we discuss Georgia’s thriving fruit and vegetable industry and how Jaemor, now five generations strong, provides a wide variety of Georgia-grown produce to consumers. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) …

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced it has joined the Decade of Ag movement, recognizing that a unified vision of sustainable food, fiber and energy systems for the future requires collaboration, endorsement and advancement from across the agricultural value chain. The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announces the promotion of Sarah Gallo to Vice President, Agriculture and Environment. In her …

If you want to honor a cotton consultant, nominate him or her for the prestigious 2021 Cotton Consultant of the Year (CCOY) Award. Click here to access the 2021 nomination form. The deadline for nominations is July 31. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) announced that Krysta Harden, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Dairy Export …

The Georgia Peanut Commission will return to support Anthony Alfredo and the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team this weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Commission returns after running their colors with Alfredo earlier this year at the same track. The Georgia Peanut Commission will also make a second donation to Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization, dedicated to educating …

U.S. consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, says the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau analysis reveals the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people remains affordable at $59.50, or less than …

An advocate for sustainable agriculture with more than four decades of experience in the ag arena, Markus Heldt is joining the Biotalys Board of Directors effective July 5th. WATT Global Media announces the addition of Chad Forster to its agrifood sales team and Emily Anderson to the marketing team. The company continues to build its resources for integrated client-focused solutions, …

The Scoop and Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative, have been named exclusive media partners of the 2021 InfoAg Conference, presented by The Fertilizer Institute. The event is set for Aug. 3-4, 2021, at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Norman Kidd, 77, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, in Jamestown. Kidd, also known as …