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Monday, December 23, 2024
ASA/WISHH’s 7 Global Trends for 2025: How WISHH is Building the Next Generation of Customers for U.S. Soy Protein
Dec. 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
During this webinar, we explored the top global trends for 2025, including how developing economies are growing economies, the rise of aquaculture, growing populations driving demand for protein, the bottleneck of commercial feed pellets, the positive health addition of U.S. Soy to Cereal-based foods, and stabilization to better markets and trade.
Agri-Pulse founder and publisher Sara Wyant served as moderator for this webinar, featuring the following speakers:
-Morey Hill, the Chair of ASA WISHH as well as an ASA Director and Iowa soybean farmer.
-Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin soybean farmer who serves as a Director on the United Soybean Board.
-Gena Perry, the Executive Director of WISHH.
This virtual event was sponsored by the United Soybean Board, ASA, and WISHH.
Watch the webinar recording here.
How can we drive more global demand for U.S. soybeans?
Oct. 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. EST
This webinar focused on driving global demand for US soybeans, with discussions on the importance of sustainability practices, partnerships, and collaborations in promoting exports. We discussed the challenges faced by the U.S. due to low water levels in the Mississippi River, the potential for increased soybean exports, and the importance of showcasing the quality of U.S. products in grocery stores. Additionally, the Farmers for Soil Health initiative was introduced, aiming to encourage farmers to adopt more sustainable practices. We also discussed potential benefits of the EUDR initiative for U.S. soy farmers.
Sara Wyant, Founder & Publisher of Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc., served as the moderator for this webinar, featuring:
-Steve Reinhard, USB Chair, Ohio Farmer Leader
-Lance Rezac, USB, USSEC Chair, Kansas Farmer Leader
-Jim Douglas, USB, Indiana Farmer Leader
This webinar was sponsored by the United Soybean Board.
Watch the webinar recording here.
With global food security under threat, new climate insights can help manage your business.
Sept. 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. EST
During this webinar on Sept. 5, 2024, we explored how you can navigate uncertainties surrounding climate change, identify where food production is most at risk, and mitigate the challenges.
The distinguished speakers were:
-Ambassador Kip Tom, seventh-generation farmer from Indiana and a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome
-Bill Hohenstein, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, USDA
-Kyle Tapley, Meteorologist and Senior Sales Manager, Maxar Intelligence
-Sean Miller, Lead Product Manager, Climate & Environmental Products, Maxar Intelligence
Agri-Pulse founder and publisher Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event. This webinar was sponsored by Maxar.
Watch the webinar recording here.
What Happens When Animal Diseases Cross Boundaries?
July 11, 2024 at 1 p.m. EST
During this webinar, we discussed what can be done to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other zoonotic diseases that have the potential to disrupt not only our food supply but the entire agriculture economy. We discussed how federal policies like the farm bill’s National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank and vaccine research being done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are critical to protecting livestock and safeguarding the world’s food supply both now and in the future.
Distinguished speakers included:
-Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee
-Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, veterinary consultant
-Doug Ensley, DVM, director of veterinary public health, Boehringer Ingelheim
-Jamie Jonker, Ph.D., chief science officer, National Milk Producers Federation
-Jonathan Zack, DVM, director, preparedness and incident coordination, USDA APHIS
This webinar was sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Watch the webinar recording here.
How the EU exports its crop protection policies to the developing world
Jan. 25, 2024 at 1 p.m. EST
For this webinar on Jan. 25, 2024, Agri-Pulse Editor-in-Chief Sara Wyant was joined by the following distinguished speakers to discuss how the EU’s crop protection policies are impacting growers around the world and the significant impact they are having on the developing world.
Speakers included:
-Macy Merriman, Independent Brussels-based consultant
-Lucy M. Namu, senior principal analytical chemist at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
-Neil Nagata, president of Nagata Bros. Farms, Inc.
-Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
-Hoang Thi Lien, president of the Vietnam Pepper Association.
This webinar was sponsored by Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT).
Watch the webinar recording here.
Beyond Cover Crops and Tillage: How Can We Really Calculate Farm Carbon Emissions?
Jan. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
Bruce Knight with Strategic Conservation Solutions, Grey Montgomery with DTN and Ben C. West, Ph.D., joined Agri-Pulse Editor-In-Chief Sara Wyant for this webinar.
With Scope 3 reporting requirements coming soon, CPG companies need quality data on the carbon emissions produced by the grain they purchased. But what kind of data do they need and how reliable is it? Our three panelists will highlight the opportunities that sustainably grown grain creates up and down the supply chain and discuss the type of data and insights that are needed.
This webinar was sponsored by DTN.
Watch the webinar recording here.
Our Soy Checkoff: Improving U.S. Infrastructure to Meet Demands for U.S. Soy
Sept. 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET
Demand for U.S. soy continues to grow, and it’s critical that we have the infrastructure in place to meet that demand. The American Soybean Association’s Chief Economist, Scott Gerlt, provided a market update on demand for U.S. soy. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares news on soy checkoff-funded infrastructure improvements designed to ensure that U.S. farmers can meet this demand.
Speakers included:
- Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition
- Scott Gerlt, chief economist, American Soybean Association
Agri-Pulse's Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event. This webinar was sponsored by the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association.
Watch the webinar recording here.
Building domestic stability and global influence through innovation
Sept. 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET
The Soy Checkoff – Building a Stronger Bottom Line for U.S. Soybean Farmers
Aug. 31, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET
May 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET
Uncovering soybean export potential
April 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. CT
Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase served as moderator for this event.
This webinar was sponsored by Northern Soy Marketing.
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Congressional event on common food and beverage names
March 1, 2023, at 4 p.m. ET
Farming in an integrated world
Jan. 19, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET
Concerns regarding global food security are greater than ever. Access to agricultural technologies–including crop protection products–is critical to increase productivity as we strive to sustainably feed our growing world population. Disparate crop protection standards not only disrupt trade but exacerbate food insecurity and restrict farmers’ ability to grow and export safe, high-quality food. Panelists will address the critical need for global regulators to rely on science-based standards to harmonize regulations, including MRLs, so together we can enable free trade and help meet the world’s food needs.
Speakers included:
-Sabina Neumann, senior trade advisor, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service;
-Paula de Vera, senior policy advisor, Copa-Cogeca in Europe;
-Luis Osorio, executive director, PROCCYT in Mexico
-Ted McKinney, CEO, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Agri-Pulse's Sara Wyant moderated this webinar. It was sponsored by the Crop Protection Action Coalition for Trade (CPACT).
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Understanding the CA regulatory environment and your role in bringing new technology to market
Dec. 14, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT
Agri-Pulse Founder Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event. This webinar was sponsored by BASF.
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How precision pays with crop insurance
Dec. 1, 2022, 12 p.m. CT
As farmers look ahead at rising operating costs and tightening margins, upcoming crop insurance decisions will be more important than ever before. Understanding how to leverage precision ag technology as part of crop insurance planning can make a difference in risk management and overall profitability. During this webinar, key leaders will discuss how utilizing precision data for crop insurance not only provides efficiency, but affects premiums and claim experiences. Speakers include: - USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger - Matt Olson, manager of Precision Ag Go-To Market, John Deere Agriculture & Turf Division - Jeana Harms, producer and agent, Agri-Risk Solutions - Zach Allsup, assistant vice president of external claims, Farmers Mutual Hail Agri-Pulse Founder Sara Wyant will serve as moderator for the event. The webinar was sponsored by Farmers Mutual Hail.
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What will the Midterm elections mean for you and the future of farm policy?
Nov. 9, 2022, 2 p.m. CT
With midterm elections less than two weeks away, there is plenty of speculation about what’s driving voters’ decisions and who will be in charge of the U.S. House and Senate. Whatever the outcome, there could be important differences in how farm and food policy will be shaped in the future. Join the Agri-Pulse team and our guests on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. CT for an hour-long recap of the election results and discussion about the potential impacts on legislative and regulatory issues.
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Growing new soy protein markets for global food security
Oct. 13, 2022, at noon CT
Why biobased products are a hot topic for today
Sept. 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. CT
A new White House Executive Order is adding more momentum for biobased products on the 20th Anniversary of the USDA BioPreferred Program. The United Soybean Board (USB) has decades of experience in innovating with biobased products in partnership with manufacturers, such as Goodyear. USB is also introducing these products for sustainability strategies in cities, such as New York and Los Angeles, and communities across the nation. Hear how farmers, such as USB Director Belinda Burrier, are using the products on the farm as well as hosting city officials to see biobased in action. Speakers include: - Belinda Burrier, director (MD), United Soybean Board - Karen Edwards, founder, KCE Public Affairs Associates Agri-Pulse Managing Editor Spencer Chase will serve as moderator for the event. The webinar is sponsored by the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board.
Farms under threat 2040: Choosing an abundant future
June 29, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET
American farmland and ranchland are rapidly disappearing, threatening our food security, undermining the agricultural economy, and making us vulnerable to climate shocks. What can be done? That question is at the heart of an upcoming June 29 Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. webinar. Speakers will address a new report from American Farmland Trust, which maps three alternative futures out to the year 2040, which will be released earlier that day. This webinar will highlight findings and what they mean for the future of agriculture. Speakers include:
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event. The webinar is sponsored by the American Farmland Trust.
Scaling innovation for climate action: The road map
April 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET
How can farmers address a changing climate during global volatility and market uncertainty? This was the topic of an April 27, 2022, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. webinar, “Scaling innovation for climate action: The road map.” This complimentary one-hour program discussed how technology and innovation will drive environmental change. Speakers included:
Agri-Pulse Managing Editor Spencer Chase served as moderator for the event. The webinar was sponsored by Pivot Bio.
Rural renaissance: How investments in transmission modernization can drive rural economic development
April 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. ET
How can we create more jobs in Rural America? That question is at the heart of an upcoming April 7 Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. webinar, “Rural renaissance: How investments in transmission modernization can drive rural economic development.” This complimentary one-hour program will address how expanding, integrating and modernizing the North American high-voltage grid can drive rural economic development. Speakers include:
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event. The webinar is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid.
Driven by data: Innovation in crop insurance & conservation
March 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET
Agricultural data can be used to expand and update federal crop insurance products to reflect the value of conservation practices to producers without undertaking undue risk. This year’s new crop insurance offering, Post-Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE), is an example of a new endorsement driven by data that accounts for practices that appropriately manage risk, reduce costs, and improve environmental outcomes. Speakers will discuss the benefits of PACE and the future of crop insurance.
Agri-Pulse Executive Editor, Philip Brasher, served as moderator for this event. The webinar is sponsored by Meridian Institute.
Creating the path to more sustainable pork
February 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. CT
Speakers will discuss how U.S. agriculture is key in solving the global climate challenge. They will also share the industry’s forward-looking goals and metrics connected to economic, social and environmental sustainability and how producers will achieve these goals. Through a process led by producers and facilitated by NPB, the U.S. pork industry will also announce action-based commitments and goals that align with the industry’s We Care® Ethical Principles and will shape the future of sustainable pig farming. This event is sponsored by the National Pork Board (NPB).
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event.
Speakers include:
Digging into the ag export supply chain crisis and how to fix it
January 31, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET
Members of Congress, Biden Administration officials and speakers representing agricultural exporters, coastal ports and the trucking industry will identify key areas for improvement and set the stage for much-needed reforms. The event is sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
Speakers included:
Jaime Castaneda, executive vice president of policy development and strategy, National Milk Producer Federation (NMPF) moderated the first panel. Participants include:
Krysta Harden, president and CEO, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) moderated the second panel that included:
AgriTalks Brazil/USA – Green technologies in agribusiness for a sustainable future
December 1, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. EST
“AgriTalks Brazil/USA” will consist of two panel discussions. The first will cover green agriculture policies and investments in Brazil and U.S. The second will discuss Agritech: startups and the innovation bridge. This complimentary 90-minute program is part of a webinar series created by Apex-Brasil. It includes the participation of high-level Brazilian and U.S. spokespersons, including ministers, CEOs and others.
Agri-Pulse Senior Trade Editor Bill Tomson will serve as moderator for the event. It is is organized by Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. and Apex-Brasil. The event is also supported by Brazil-U.S. Business Council, Embassy of Brazil Washington D.C., EMBRAPA (Brazilian Agricultural Corporation) and the Brazilian Government: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications (MCTI) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE).
Speakers include:
Keys to Feeding and Fueling Africa and beyond with U.S. Soy
October 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Central
Global demand for protein, oil and fuel continues to grow. In this webinar, you’ll hear from industry experts representing the Soy Checkoff, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA-WISHH), and how these partner organizations are working to meet these demands by building new markets and trade partners for U.S. Soy. Through these critical efforts, the U.S. Soy industry is also addressing global nutrition and food security needs. Spencer Chase, managing editor at Agri-Pulse, will serve as moderator. The webinar is sponsored by the United Soybean Board, the American Soybean Association, the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH). Speakers include:
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Conservation, Sustainability and Global Demand for U.S. Soy
October 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Demand for U.S. soy has never been stronger but there are changing dynamics on the horizon. In this webinar, you’ll hear from soy leaders representing the soy checkoff, American Soybean Association and the U.S. Soybean Export Council about how these partner organizations work together to promote your sustainability story to build new markets and create future opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers.
Sara Wyant, founder and editor at Agri-Pulse, will serve as moderator. The webinar is sponsored by the United Soybean Board, the American Soybean Association and the U.S. Soybean Export Council.
Speakers include:
Learn more about the “Conservation, Sustainability and Global Demand for U.S. Soy” speakers here.
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Future directions: Exploring farmers' climate-smart tools
September 10, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce a September 10 webinar focused on “Future directions: Exploring farmers' climate-smart tools.” This webinar is sponsored by the Water Grows Initiative, which is a partnership of the Texas Corn Producers and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas.
Speakers include:
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant served as moderator for the event.
Learn more about the “Future directions: Exploring farmers' climate-smart tools” speakers here.
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Sustainability in Agriculture: Moving from promise to practice
June 7, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce a June 7 webinar focused on “Sustainability in Agriculture: Moving from promise to practice.” This webinar is sponsored by Corteva.
Speakers include:
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant will serve as moderator for the event on June 7 at 9 am ET.
Learn more about the “Sustainability in Agriculture: Moving from promise to practice” speakers here.
View the webinar here.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Agriculture: Ideas for Improvement
April 23, 2021, 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce all speakers for a free webinar on April 23. They will discuss "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Agriculture: Ideas for Improvement." This webinar is the first in a series of discussions sponsored by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).
Speakers include:
Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant will serve as moderator for the first webinar on April 23 at 11 am EDT.
Learn more about the "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Agriculture: Ideas for Improvement" speakers here.
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February 12, 2021, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST
Many rural counties are still struggling with COVID-19, high unemployment and the environmental impact from natural disasters and wildfires. How will all these competing, and often complex factors be addressed in a new congress? Those are some of the topics Agri-Pulse plans to explore during a webinar discussion “Top rural issues in the New Congress: A discussion with Rep. Dusty Johnson, Rep. Abigail Spanberger and AEM’s Kip Eideberg” on Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST Agri-Pulse Managing Editor Spencer Chase will serve as moderator.
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FREE Agri-Pulse webinar: How pork exports can save your bacon
October 29, 2020 Noon to 1 pm EST
With COVID-19 disrupting millions of lives and the ability to process protein, thousands of pork producers were forced to pivot to an unprecedented new reality in 2020. But as producers worked their way through all of the volatility, one thing became clear: international exports became even more important to producer profitability. “Some might wonder why U.S. producers are working to expand exports when the domestic supply chain was so disrupted this year,” said Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant. “But when you look at the types of products that are exported plus the factors that enable producers to stay in business, it’s a much more complex conversation.” Agri-Pulse plans to explore these topics and more during a free one-hour webinar Oct. 29, from noon to 1 pm EST. The webinar is sponsored by the National Pork Board.
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Infrastructure: Connecting Farmers with the World
Release Date: September 24, 2020
Agri-Pulse Founder and President Sara Wyant moderates a conversation with Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek and American Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs Alexa Combelic about ag infrastructure.
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Agri-Pulse Webinar Series: Trade and market development
Release Date: August 21, 2020
In this educational webinar, Agri-Pulse President Sara Wyant discusses how the U.S. can expand trade relations and market growth across the globe with ag leaders from the U.S. Soybean Export Council, American Soybean Association, and United Soybean Board.
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Agri-Pulse Webinar Series: Rural Broadband
Release Date: August 14, 2020
In this educational webinar, Agri-Pulse President Sara Wyant discusses challenges surrounding rural broadband with NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association CEO Shirley Bloomfield and United Soybean Board Vice President of Sustainability Strategy Tim Venverloh.
View the webinar here.