The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Farmers National Company has released its mid-year land values report with some interesting findings. There’s been a slight reduction in both sales volume and value growth within the …
Industry Ag News 7/14
Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates have launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign to urge passage of the 2023 farm bill this year. Farm Progress continues to enrich its offerings, as long-time broadcaster Mike Pearson takes over the reins to host “This Week in Agribusiness” and “Farm Progress America.” With …
Industry Ag News 7/7
Register here for a July 13 NAMA webinar at 11 a.m. central time titled “Brevity: Being a More Effective Communicator” with presenter Merritt Neil of M&C. Celebrate marketing excellence by submitting nominations for the NAMA Professional Development Awards by August 1. Individuals may nominate agribusiness and marketing professionals for the awards. NAMA chapters may also host awards at the local …
Industry Ag News 6/30
Join fellow agri-marketers of all skill levels in Kansas City, August 9–11, for a fast-paced, jam-packed crash course in how to grow and succeed as a well-rounded professional. Sign up for NAMA Boot Camp now. The Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor survey, a joint effort between Farm Journal and agricultural policy research centers at the University of Missouri, launches with results …
Industry Ag News 6/23
The 2024 Commodity Classic trade show floor opened to new exhibitors today at 9:30 a.m. CT. Commodity Classic’s “New Frontiers in Agriculture” will be held February 28 through March 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas. The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed its newest producer member, Aztalan Bio LLC, with operations based in Jefferson, Wisc. After completing significant technology upgrades, Aztalan Bio’s ethanol …
Industry Ag News 6/16
The outdoor recreation boom is paying dividends — as much as $20,000 per year — for farmers and ranchers using alternative passive income strategies by listing their land for hunting, fishing and other activities. In a free webinar, set for Tuesday, June 20, at 12 p.m. CDT, landowners will share how they have added income to their operations. Hosted by …
Industry Ag News 5/26/23
In 2019, Alltech committed its team to a single, shared purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, viewing it even more broadly as a vision for the global agri-food sector. As collaboration is essential for the achievement of shared goals, Alltech is inviting the global agriculture and agri-food industry to participate in the company’s inaugural Sustainability Insights Survey …
Industry Ag News 5/17/23
LEARFIELD News & Ag has launched a 24/7 online streaming farm news channel designed for America’s farmers and ranchers. AgriAmerica combines the latest in ag information with top country music. AgriAmerica features agricultural programming from land grant institutions, such as Iowa State University. It also airs premier ag programming farmers have grown to love and depend on such as Agri-Pulse, …
Industry Ag News 5/5/23
The upcoming ASTA Leadership Summit, June 10-14 in Sacramento is offering leadership development training and networking for those newer to the seed industry. The conference agenda features an entire track of leadership development sessions and a robust new student program, in a partnership between ASTA, Seed Central and UC Davis. New this year, companies can elect to send early-career professionals …
Industry Ag News 4/28/23
After 26 years at Farm Progress, Willie Vogt is retiring. Vogt has served as Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, for Farm Progress and has been covering agricultural technology advancements for more than 40 years. Announcing his retirement on Facebook, Vogt said, “Bobbi and I are looking forward to what’s next. I won’t disappear, and hope to do some other …