Forums Archive - Farm Foundation https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/ Home website for Farm Foundation Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:19:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Defining Sustainability: Industry Leaders on Actionable Goals https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/defining-sustainability-industry-leaders-on-actionable-goals/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:51:50 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=11786 The December 2023 Farm Foundation® Forum, Defining Sustainability: Industry Leaders on Actionable Goals, explored the frontiers of sustainability in the...

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]]> The December 2023 Farm Foundation® Forum, Defining Sustainability: Industry Leaders on Actionable Goals, explored the frontiers of sustainability in the food system. Industry leaders at top firms shared their unique strategies and experiences in driving sustainable and regenerative practices that are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, December 12, at 9 a.m. CT.

 

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FORUM PRESENTATION SLIDES

 

Moderator:
Trey Malone, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
University of Arkansas
Farm Foundation Agricultural Economics Fellow

Panelists:

Gregory Bohrer
Director, Natural Capital, Walmart

Philip “P.J.” Haynie III
Owner/CEO, Haynie Farms/Arkansas River Rice

Richard Heath
Executive Director, Australian Farm Institute

Sylvia Wulf
Chair and CEO, AquaBounty Technologies Inc.
Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow

 

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]]> Innovation in Gene Editing and Plant Breeding: A Look at Scientific Advancement and Consumer Perspectives in Food and Agriculture https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/innovation-in-gene-editing-and-plant-breeding-a-look-at-scientific-advancement-and-consumer-perspectives-in-food-and-agriculture/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:48:10 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=11445 The November 2023 Farm Foundation® Forum, Innovation in Gene Editing and Plant Breeding: A Look at Scientific Advancement and Consumer...

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]]> The November 2023 Farm Foundation® Forum, Innovation in Gene Editing and Plant Breeding: A Look at Scientific Advancement and Consumer Perspectives in Food and Agriculture, took place via Zoom on Tuesday, November 7, at 2 p.m. CT.

In this forum, we looked at the scientific advancements happening in plant breeding and gene editing in food and agriculture, as well as the impacts for agricultural productivity. Beyond the science, we heard updates on the regulatory environment as well as insights into consumer perceptions, preferences, and demand.

 

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Moderator:
Jayson Lusk, Ph. D.
Vice President and Dean, Division of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources,
Oklahoma State University

Panelists:
Fan-Li Chou, Ph. D.
Senior Vice President, Scientific Affairs and Policy, American Seed Trade Association

Richard Lawrence, Ph.D.
Head of Genome Editing, Yield, Disease, and Quality Research,
Bayer Crop Science

Allen Van Deynze, Ph. D.
Director, Seed Biotechnology Center and Associate Director, Plant Breeding Center,
University of California, Davis

Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D.
Professor of Cooperative Extension in Animal Biotechnology and Genomics 
University of California, Davis

 

 

 

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]]> What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/what-to-expect-from-the-2023-farm-bill-now/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:39:39 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=11272 The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, provided an updated forecast into the...

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]]> The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, provided an updated forecast into the current factors influencing how the next farm bill is being shaped and what the likely policy outcomes will be.

The Forum took place via Zoom on September 26 at 9 a.m. Central. An audience Q&A session followed the live presentation.

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Forum Panel:
Jonathan Coppess, moderator and presenter
Director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program and Associate Professor of Law and Policy, Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

John Newton, Ph.D.
Chief Economist, United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (Ranking Member John Boozman) 

Joe Outlaw, Ph.D.
Regents Fellow, Professor, and Extension Economist, Texas A&M
Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow
2023 R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award Recipient

Emily Pliscott
Economist/Senior Policy Analyst, United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture

Steven Wallander, Ph.D.
Senior Economist (Detailee), United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow)

 

 

Related Resources:
FORUM RECORDING: What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill
FARM FOUNDTION ISSUE REPORT: Could Climate Change Produce a Revolutionary 2023 Farm Bill?

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]]> Ownership and Investment in U.S. Farmland https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/ownership-and-investment-in-u-s-farmland/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:23:18 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=11136 The July Farm Foundation® Forum, Ownership and Investment in U.S. Farmland, explored a variety of themes tied to agricultural land...

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]]> The July Farm Foundation® Forum, Ownership and Investment in U.S. Farmland, explored a variety of themes tied to agricultural land ownership. These included agricultural land quality and natural resources in America relative to other nations, historical issues with agricultural land ownership and issues of land theft and dispossession, agricultural land ownership and national security, competition for land between farmers/ranchers and real estate/energy development interests, and more.

The Forum took place via Zoom on July 18 at 9 a.m. Central.

Forum Recording

Forum Presentation Slides

 

Moderator:
David Haight
Vice President for Programs, American Farmland Trust

Panel:

Howard Halderman
President, Halderman Farm Management Service and Halderman Real Estate Services

Whitney Sawney
Director of Communications and Policy, Native American Agriculture Fund

Eloris Speight
Director, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center

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]]> Water Rights and Policy in Agriculture Today https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/water-rights-and-policy-in-agriculture-today/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:39:05 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=10486 As population centers grow and drive competition for water resources, as changing rainfall patterns alter where, when, and how much...

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]]> As population centers grow and drive competition for water resources, as changing rainfall patterns alter where, when, and how much water is available, and as modern demands interplay with many-decades-old water laws and regulations, water rights and policies are top of mind for many farmers and ranchers today. This Forum discussed some of the current factors in this complex and ongoing conversation.

This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, April 25, at 11 am CT.

Forum Recording

 

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Moderator:
Richard Morrison
Manager, RNM Enterprises
Round Table Honorary Life Fellow

Panelists:
Matt Moreland
Partner, Moreland Farms
Round Table Fellow

Sarah Porter
Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy
Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy

A. Dan Tarlock
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Professor of Law Emeritus
Chicago-Kent College of Law

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]]> Greening the Fertilizer Industry https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/greening-the-fertilizer-industry/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:15:28 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=9915 Global conflicts, broken supply chains, climate action, and many other factors have created the perfect storm to push the agriculture...

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Global conflicts, broken supply chains, climate action, and many other factors have created the perfect storm to push the agriculture sector to think about the future of the fertilizers we use to grow food, feed, fiber, and fuel. Can we make enough fertilizer here in the U.S. to supply our farms? Can we make it using less energy and other dwindling natural resources? This Forum examined where we stand today with fertilizer production and usage, and where we might go to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly fertilizer products in the future.

This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, March 21, at 9 a.m. CT.

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Forum Recording

Presentation 

 

Moderator:
Jay Vroom
Chief Innovation Officer, Vroom Leigh Agriculture, LLC
Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow

Panelists:
Cheri De Jong
Principal Owner, Natural Prairie Dairy
Owner and CFO, AgriVision Farm Management
Farm Foundation Board Member

Alzbeta Klein
CEO/Director General, International Fertilizer Association

Corey Rosenbusch
President and CEO, The Fertilizer Institute

Karl Theis
Founder, Greenfield Nitrogen

Linda Thrasher
President and Co-Founder, Greenfield Nitrogen

 

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]]> What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/what-to-expect-from-the-2023-farm-bill/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:54:34 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=8772 The December Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill, was an evolution of a conversation started...

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]]> The December Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill, was an evolution of a conversation started in a recently published Farm Foundation Issue Report on the upcoming farm bill and provided further insights informed by developments since its publication. This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, December 6, at 9 a.m. CT.

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Congressman Thompson’s Recorded Comment

Moderator:
Spencer Chase
Managing Editor, Agri-Pulse

Panelists:
Christopher Adamo
Former Staff Director, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Chuck Conner
President and CEO, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

Jonathan Coppess
Director, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program
Associate Professor of Law and Policy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson
Pennsylvania’s 15th District, U.S. House of Representatives (*via recording starting at minute 7:00 )

Additional Resources:

Farm Foundation Issue Report: Could Climate Change Produce a Revolutionary 2023 Farm Bill?

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]]> Ag Trade and Commodity Outlook for 2023 https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/ag-trade-and-commodity-outlook-for-2023/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:32:52 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=8754 The November Farm Foundation® Forum, Ag Trade and Commodity Outlook for 2023, took a look at the year ahead in...

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]]> The November Farm Foundation® Forum, Ag Trade and Commodity Outlook for 2023, took a look at the year ahead in terms of what to expect for U.S. markets and agricultural trade in 2023. The discussion provided a broad perspective, covering topics such as US-China trade and the EU Farm to Fork strategy. This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, November 1, at 9 a.m. CT.

 

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Presentation Slides

 

Moderator / Speaker:
Brian Kuehl
Director of Government and Public Affairs, Pinion

Panelists:
Dr. Amanda Countryman
Associate Professor, Colorado State University

Ambassador Gregg Doud
Vice President of Global Situational Awareness & Chief Economist – Aimpoint Research

Dr. Seth Meyer
Chief Economist, USDA

 

Additional Resources:
Dig deeper on US-China trade or the EU Farm to Fork strategy ahead of the Forum with these recently published issue papers.

The Future of Food and Agricultural Trade with China
A Primer on Farm to Fork: European Agriculture in Transition?

 

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]]> Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture: How Far Have We Come and What’s Next? https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/antimicrobial-stewardship-in-agriculture-how-far-have-we-come-and-whats-next/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:52:54 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=8306 Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture: How Far Have We Come and What’s Next? examined upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

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]]> Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture: How Far Have We Come and What’s Next? examined upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation changes affecting antibiotic use in livestock production. Private companies and producers are carefully considering when and how antibiotics are used in order to comply with these new restrictions to satisfy consumers’ demand for products raised with little or no antibiotics. The conversation also went beyond livestock and antibiotics to consider proper stewardship of antifungals in crop production. This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 9 a.m. CT.

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Informational Flyer 

Moderator and Presenter:
Dr. Paul Plummer
Director, National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education; Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University

Panelists:

Dr. William Flynn
Deputy Director for Science Policy, Food and Drug Administration

Dr. Megin Nichols
Veterinary Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Chelsey Shivley
Antimicrobial Resistance Coordinator, Office of Interagency Coordination for USDA APHIS Veterinary Services

Dr. Alison Robertson
Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Dept. Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Iowa State University

Farmers, ranchers, government officials and staff, industry representatives, food and agribusiness leaders, NGO representatives, academics, researchers, students in agricultural disciplines and members of the media are encouraged to attend.

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]]> Customer Demand for Environmental Reporting: A Look at Environmental Impact Measurement https://www.farmfoundation.org/forums/customer-demand-for-environmental-reporting-a-look-at-environmental-impact-measurement/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:31:57 +0000 https://www.farmfoundation.org/?post_type=forums&p=8106 Customer Demand for Environmental Reporting: A Look at Environmental Impact Measurement discussed the growing consumer demand for environmental impact reporting....

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]]> Customer Demand for Environmental Reporting: A Look at Environmental Impact Measurement discussed the growing consumer demand for environmental impact reporting. Topics covered what customers are looking for, what actions companies are taking, and how the measurements are being validated. During the Forum we heard about companies’ efforts to provide their customers with evidence-based research on the environmental, climate, and human health impacts of their products. This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, July 19, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. CT.

Moderator:
Bruce Knight
Principal and Founder, Strategic Conservation Solutions

Panelists:
Dr. Dorn Cox
Research Director, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
Project Lead, OpenTEAM

Michele Demers
Founder and CEO, Boundless Impact Research & Analytics 

Fernanda Avila Swinburn
Senior Research Analyst, Boundless Impact Research & Analytics

Keith Pitts
Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP, Regulatory and Government Affairs,
Marrone Bio Innovations

Kate Zook
Senior Program Analyst, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy,
Office of the Chief Economist, USDA

Farmers, ranchers, government officials and staff, industry representatives, food and agribusiness leaders, NGO representatives, academics, researchers, students in agricultural disciplines and members of the media are encouraged to watch the recording.

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