U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins praised President Donald J. Trump’s action to make adjustments to tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico that fall under his historic United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in addition to a reduction of tariffs on potash, a key ingredient in fertilizers that farmers depend on.
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Alabama Farmers Federation presented Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) with the Outstanding New Member of Congress Award. This award recognizes a member of Congress who is in, or has recently completed, their first term and has already proven to be a reliable partner for agriculture.
A letter signed by nearly 9,000 corn growers and advocates from 47 states was sent to House and Senate leadership calling for action to remove an obsolete federal policy that prevents the sale of fuel with 15 percent ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, during the summer months.
Building upon the stewardship of forefathers who were ahead of their time, Benjamin and Shannon Ellis have crafted a conservation legacy amid farming in the environmentally sensitive and highly regulated Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The American Soybean Association presented the Ellises with the 2025 National Conservation Legacy Award during the annual ASA Awards Celebration event at Commodity Classic in Denver.
CNH announces a key leadership transition in its Human Resources function. Effective May 1, 2025, Francesco Tutino will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, joining the Company’s Global Leadership Team. His future base will be at the Company’s North American headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA.
Farm Journal has expanded its reach to serve audiences with the launch of Farm Journal TV, a video streaming service dedicated to agriculture. Farm Journal TV debuted at Commodity Classic in Denver, giving attendees a firsthand look at what the service offers.
The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City will recognize Greg Krissek, CEO Emeritus of Kansas Corn, and Don Nikodim, the retired Executive Vice President of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) with the Jay B. Dillingham Award for Agricultural Leadership and Excellence.
Kevin Kuper, an experienced executive leader with 25 years of experience in the Farm Credit System, has joined Farm Credit Mid-America’s executive leadership team as chief credit officer. Kuper will lead the credit function for the financial cooperative, overseeing sound credit processes and decisions are made across all loan portfolios while mitigating risk, managing credit quality, and adhering to regulatory compliance.
After an exceptional 43-year career in the cooperative system, Jeff Troike has announced his retirement which will officially take effect on August 31, 2025. A steadfast advocate for agriculture and a visionary leader in agribusiness, Troike leaves behind a legacy of innovation, servant leadership, and unwavering commitment to farmer-members. Troike’s leadership culminated in the historic 2024 merger of Ceres Solutions and Co-Alliance, forming Keystone Cooperative. In his current role as Executive Vice President, he has continued to influence policy and strategic initiatives to benefit cooperative members and the broader agricultural industry.
The National Association of Wheat Growers welcomes Anthony Peña as the new Policy Manager. Anthony brings valuable experience from his nearly three-year tenure as Government Relations Manager at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association.
The National Association of Wheat Growers welcomed its new officer team at Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, CO. These officers will begin their one-year terms, continuing NAWG’s mission to promote the needs of our nation’s wheat growers. Pat Clements of Kentucky will serve as President, Jamie Kress of Idaho will serve as Vice President, Nathan Keane of Montana will serve as Treasurer, and Chris Tanner of Kansas will serve as Secretary. Keeff Felty of Oklahoma will take on the role of Past President.
The World Food Prize Foundation announced that Sydney Maras has joined its staff as a Senior Manager I, Communications.
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry kicked off the celebration by hosting the 2025 Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta, Georgia. During the event, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 7,200 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
