Right before the NAFB Convention again this year is the NAMA Agribusiness Forum. It’s not too early to start making plans. This is going to be a challenge for me since opening day of Missouri deer season is the Saturday before the Forum. Normally I’d be in the woods through Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Depends on how good the hunting is those first few days!
Global forces are shaping agriculture, from the influence of consumer choices to bio fuels, American farmers and the businesses that support them are at a unique crossroads. Today the production system is aligned to serve consumers across the globe, from food processors in China to ethanol plants in Iowa, farm products are hot commodities. Where is it headed?
Policy makers, producers, consumers and suppliers in the American food, feed and fuel system are strategizing to identify direction and added value for the system’s future. This fall’s Agribusiness Forum, hosted by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), will give you a glimpse into the role each of these entities expects to play in the evolving marketplace here and across the globe as we explore the Global Forces Shaping Agriculture.
Register here.
I can’t believe another year has gone by so quickly and that we’re looking ahead to the 
With farmers in the United States and Canada producing more food than we can collectively eat, exports and trade agreements help feed the system. In fact, those trade agreements are necessary for the survival of farmers, particularly in Canada. 
I’ve never been to a 
Post Update:I asked for and received some pictures from Paul McKellips to add to this post from yesterday. They certainly help tell the story!
In the last three years, American agricultural experts have introduced drip-line irrigation, fertilizers and modern cultivation techniques. Now, the country desperately needs a comprehensive national farm policy that supports farmers and provides motivation for producers to invest in their businesses and bring their products to market profitably. Iraq currently imports more than 85% of their fruits and vegetables from Iran, Syria and Turkey. Produce prices are ridiculously low as these countries dump their B-grade products into the marketplace.
There’s a new photo album available from the Agricultural Media Summit. It’s got lot of pictures. Even more than mine! In fact it reminded me that I never did upload mine and provide you with a link to the album. That’s done now. 
If you want your burger to be made out of some heart healthy soy protein and the meat of cows that ate “natural” then you should be looking for the 
My sponsor for my coverage of the Farm Progress Show last week was Monsanto and while sitting in the media tent there I had an idea for this week’s program that you might find interesting.
I’ve got 2 interviews for you. The first one is with Carly Kaufmann, Public Relations Account Exectuve for 
Before my interview with Carly though I had already interviewed