USW Board Elects Millershaski as 2024-25 Secretary-Treasurer
ARLINGTON, Virginia — At its Jan. 26 meeting in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors elected wheat farmer Gary Millershaski of Lakin, Kan., as Secretary-Treasurer for fiscal year 2024-25. The board also elected Clark Hamilton, of
NCBA Backs FAIR Labels Act to End Deceptive Fake Meat Labeling Practices
WASHINGTON (January 30, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the bipartisan Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act of 2024 (FAIR Labels Act) introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Rep. Mark
Lower Snake River Dam Proposal Dangerous for Agriculture
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 30, 2024 — In written testimony submitted today to the House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) expressed the concerns of the agricultural industry
John Deere, Corteva Partner to Deliver Customized Agronomic Solutions to Farmers
Olathe, Kan., and Indianapolis, Ind., (January 30, 2024) – For years, farmers have had to navigate a complex landscape of digital tools to harness the power of their on-farm data. Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) and John Deere (NYSE: DE) today
Cobb Encourages Research Proposal Submissions From Diverse Disciplines to Advance Poultry Genetics
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA, Jan. 30, 2024 — Researchers can submit pre-proposals for the 2024 funding round of the Cobb Research Initiative (CRI) beginning Jan. 30, 2024. The CRI was developed to help propel poultry genetics further by
New Company AcreShield™ Launches Yield Optimizer™
Des Moines, Iowa, January 30, 2024 – AcreShield™, a developer of innovative agricultural solutions focused on helping farmers achieve profitable operations, introduces Yield Optimizer™, the first independent seed selector program that arms farmers with objective seed performance data and
National Farm Machinery Show Announces Free Seminars for 2024 Event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 30, 2024) – Just a short 15 days away, the National Farm Machinery Show has announced over 30 seminars included with free admission. In addition to 1.2 million square feet of engaging exhibits highlighting
Iowa Pork Producers Announce 2024 Youth Leadership Team
(Clive, Iowa) January 30, 2024 – Lilly Bru, Gladbrook; Abby Elsamiller, Waverly; and Aubrey Johnson, Iowa Falls, are members of the 2024 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. They were selected during Iowa Pork Congress last week. The Iowa Pork Producers Association
USApple Announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class
Falls Church, VA (Jan. 30, 2024) — The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in
MFU Foundation Offers Loans to Help Small Meat Processors
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Foundation is now accepting loan applications from meat processors. The Foundation has a total of $900,000 in revolving loan funds to distribute to support small and medium-sized meat and poultry