This is Heather Lassen, special projects editor for the Angus Journal, with the November 1, 2023, update from the AJ Daily. Today’s update contains information about how to apply to attend the 2024 Young Cattlemen’s Conference, and announcements from USDA about registration for its Agricultural Outlook Forum as well as additional investments in international trade and food aid.
Applications Open for 2024 Young Cattlemen’s Conference
Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications
Each year, the Angus Foundation supports tomorrow’s beef leaders by sponsoring one individual to represent the Angus breed at the Young Cattlemen’s Conference. The educational event, spearheaded by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is planned for May 30 to June 6, 2024. Applications for the Angus Foundation’s spot on the trip can be found on the Angus Foundation website and are due Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is a program developed for up-and-coming cattle producers who are interested in seeing every part of the supply chain from production to marketing, to Capitol Hill. The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and women and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry while building their professional network.
For more information or to apply, visit angus.org.
Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum
Adapted from a release by the USDA
The USDA announced Oct. 31 the opening of registration for the 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. This landmark event, titled “Cultivating the Future,” will be hosted in person at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, on Feb. 15-16, 2024. All Forum sessions will also be livestreamed on a virtual platform.
The 2024 Forum program will feature a keynote address by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the outlook for agricultural markets and trade by USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a plenary panel of distinguished guest speakers, and 30 breakout sessions covering a wide range of timely agricultural, food market and environmental issues.
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USDA Bolsters Investments in International Trade and Food Aid
Adapted from a release by the USDA
Vilsack announced Oct. 24 that the USDA is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid.
Consistent with a bipartisan request from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, USDA is utilizing funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation to address challenges related to trade and food insecurity affecting U.S. farmers and the international community. USDA will use:
• $1.3 billion for the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and support for specialty crop industries to diversify export markets.
• $1 billion to help address global hunger.
The FY23 agricultural trade deficit is $19 billion, and USDA has projected that it will grow to $27.5 billion in FY24.
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The AJ Daily is compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor for theAngus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.