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  • Farm Journal Foundation marked National Ag Day in Washington D.C. with a groundbreaking celebration at the Voice of the Farmer Garden exhibit, located at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s headquarters on the National Mall. The Voice of the Farmer Garden is a permanent learning exhibit that showcases the major crops grown in America and teaches visitors about agriculture’s contribution to U.S. food security, nutrition, economic growth, and more.
  • Reps. Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) and Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) introduced H.R. 8137 the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to incentivize the production of biobased chemicals and materials, which will create new markets for American farmers.
  • The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Madison Sifford as communications coordinator. In this role, Sifford will help advance the organization’s communications strategy and increase the visibility of state departments of agriculture’s work. She will develop digital and print communications, including managing NASDA’s social media platforms and website.
  • The AgCareers Agriculture and Food Roundtable Conference is coming to Champaign, Illinois, August 4–6, hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This three-day event brings together agriculture and food industry leaders, employers, educators, and recruitment professionals to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of industry talent.
  • Registration is now open for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 21-23, 2026 at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. View the conference schedule and register online.
  • Join FAPRI at the 2026 Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference on April 8, 2026 at MU’s Bradford Research Farm in Columbia. Registration is FREE but required so we have enough food for attendees. Register now.
  • The California Antique Farm Equipment Showâ„¢ is returning to the International Agri-Center, with a weekend full of history and family-friendly entertainment. For more than 30 years, the event has celebrated antique farm equipment with fun for attendees of all ages.
  • The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a comprehensive framework for advancing the fresh produce and floral industry’s priorities across six critical areas at a time of significant legislative and regulatory activity in Washington.
  • The International Agri-Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Lausten as Assistant General Manager. In this new role, Lausten will continue to lead the organization’s marketing efforts while taking on expanded leadership responsibilities across the organization.
  • Idea Ranch has been selected as agency of record for Nutrena, a trusted name in animal nutrition serving livestock, poultry, equine, pet, and lifestyle animal owners across North America. The partnership aligns Nutrena’s proven leadership in animal nutrition with Idea Ranch’s approach to smart strategy, strong creative, and results driven marketing. Idea Ranch will support Cargill® Animal Nutrition and Health across brand strategy, creative, paid and earned media, and performance focused execution across key species and retail channels.
  • The ARC Annual Meeting will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the TractorWorks building, home of Curious Plot. The former home of the Deere & Webber tractor factory has the perfect meeting space for ARC members. Save the dates and watch for more details on preferred hotels in the area and booking information. June 16 will be all-day education featuring a welcome from Thom Petersen, Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture, and so much more. On June 17, the famous ag tour day will be held.
  • It’s time for the 2026 LPC awards contest! Find rules, fees, deadlines, entry instructions and other information HERE. All categories now include more specific descriptions, which can be found here.
  • A scientist who led a global food safety movement that prevented millions of cases of foodborne illness, dismantled barriers to trade and humanitarian aid, and reduced food loss and waste has been named the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate. Huub Lelieveld, a humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands, has been recognized for marshaling a movement across 113 countries to deliver the scientific evidence for modern regulations, legislation and international standards that safeguard the world’s food supply. Through six decades of research, institution-building and tireless advocacy, he has united scientists, industry leaders and policymakers around a commitment to safe and nutritious food for all.
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