More than 217,000 people took part in the virtual 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo last week, where the 2020-21 National FFA Officer Team was announced. Two FFA members serving on the new team come from right here in the Southeast. The new president is Doster Harper from Covington, Georgia; an agriscience and environmental systems major at the University of Georgia. The new …
Commodity Classic Announces Transition to Digital Experience
(NCGA) — Commodity Classic has announced it will transition its annual conference and trade show, originally scheduled for March 4-6, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas, to an alternative digital format. The change was necessary due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new format is expected to be offered the first week in March 2021. “This is about doing …
More Than $7 Billion Already Paid Through CFAP 2
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved more than $7 billion in payments to agricultural producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the increased marketing costs …
In-Person Food Trade Shows Returning in Some Asian Markets
Due to Covid-19, in-person food trade exhibitions have been rare across the World here in 2020. While some events have been conducted virtually, others have been postponed until next year. But according to a story from Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), food trade shows are returning to some Asian markets. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Perdue Participates in FFA Convention Opening Session
Sonny Perdue, the Agriculture Secretary was among those greeting attendees at this year’s National FFA Convention – an event held virtually for the first time. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
93rd National FFA Convention and Expo Next Week
(NAFB) — FFA members and supporters from across the country will log on to their smart devices next week to celebrate agriculture during the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo. The event, which is traditionally the largest student convention in the country, will be held virtually this year. While the event will look different this year, an FFA spokesperson says …
Latest Outlook for Meat Imports and Exports
We hear information from time to time that exports of some agricultural products are doing better this year than expected. Stephanie Ho has a story looking at the latest outlook for not only meat exports but also imports. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski notes they are expecting increases in beef imports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
USDA Offers Secure New Options for Signing, Sharing Documents Online
Farmers and ranchers working with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or Farm Service Agency (FSA) can now sign and share documents online in just a few clicks. By using Box or OneSpan, producers can digitally complete business transactions without leaving their homes or agricultural operations. Both services are free, secure, and available for multiple NRCS and FSA programs. Box is a secure, cloud-based site …
Syngenta Buys Biologicals Company Valagro
Syngenta Crop Protection recently announced the acquisition of Valagro, a leading Biologicals company. This positions Syngenta as one of the key global companies poised to shape the rapidly growing Biologicals market, which is set to nearly double in size over the next five years. While bio-stimulants are nothing new, there is a growing interest in this area. Global Head of …
AFBF Moves 2021 Convention to Virtual Platform
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced Thursday that its 102nd Annual Convention will be held online. The announcement follows the cancellation of all events through Jan. 31, 2021, at the San Diego Convention Center where the convention was scheduled to take place. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says, “While we are saddened to not meet in person for …