2017 ACI Golf Outing
Weather Looks Great!
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Weather Forecast for Wednesday, July 26th - Party Cloudy, mid 80's and perfect for a round of golf! The
2017 ACI Annual Golf Outing is this Wednesday at The Trophy Club in Lebanon. What a great way to spend the day with fellow ACI members, meet our 2017 Emerging Professionals or introduce prospective members to the opportunities available through our organization!
Each year our members enjoy a fun day of competition at the beautiful links course north of Indianapolis.
Looking for a great way to show your support of ACI? Why not register as a sponsor? Join the following ACI members
- ABIS/JH Ward
- Beck's Hybrids
- Belstra Milling
- Bose Public Affairs
- Cargill
- CIE
- Consolidated
Grain & Barge
- Gavilon Grain
- Growmark
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- Ice Miller LLP
- Kova Fertilizer
- Lafayette Terminal
- MacAllister Machinery
- Matthews Feed & Grain
- Monsanto
- Potash Corporation
- ResponsibleAg
- The Andersons
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For more information, click HERE and register TODAY!
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ACI Board Members Visit DC
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Last week, five ACI Board Members attended the
2017 State Agribusiness Association Summer Legislative Fly-In co-hosted by The Fertilizer Institute along with the Agricultural Retailers Association, American Seed Trade Association, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, and CropLife America. Seven state associations (Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Neb., and Va.) attended bringing in more than 30 people and participating in more than 60 meetings with congressional offices. Members were briefed on policy issues and heard updates on 4R initiatives, industry economic impact, and the Congressional Fertilizer Caucus. Additionally, James Glueck, staff director at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry spoke to the group.
The trip included productive conversations with the Indiana Delegation about issues related to trade, regulatory and environmental issues and polices among others. Our members met with both Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young along with Congressmen Banks, Hollingsworth, Messer and Rokita and Congresswomen Brooks and Walorski. The group met with National Grain and Feed Association President Randy Gordon and Bobby Frederick, Director of Legislative Affairs and Public Policy. Each ACI Board member commented that it was an incredible opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with those directly involved in legislation important to our members. Special thanks to Lesa Dietrick, Ice Miller, for coordinating these Hill visits.
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Brad McCord, Phill Zimmerman, Lesa Dietrick, Mike Hucker, Amy Cornell, Dave Reichhart and George Greenwood visit with IN Rep Todd Hollingsworth
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Perdue Applauds Selection of
ISDA Director Ted McKinney to
USDA Post
Source: USDA Press Release 0071.17
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(Washington, D.C., July 19, 2017) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump's declaration of intent to nominate Ted McKinney for Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Dr. Sam Clovis for Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics.
Secretary Perdue issued the following statements:
Regarding Ted McKinney:
"For our new under secretary position emphasizing international trade, I have always said that I want someone who wakes up every morning asking how we can sell more American agricultural products in foreign markets. Ted McKinney is that person. His longstanding background in agriculture, economic development, and global issues will make him an unapologetic advocate for U.S. products in the world marketplace."
Regarding Dr. Sam Clovis:
"Dr. Clovis was one of the first people through the door at USDA in January and has become a trusted advisor and steady hand as we continue to work for the people of agriculture. He looks at every problem with a critical eye, relying on sound science and data, and will be the facilitator and integrator we need. Dr. Clovis has served this nation proudly since he was a very young man, and I am happy he is continuing to serve."
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ACI Government Affairs Survey
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The ACI Government Affairs Committee is seeking input from members about their policy engagement and more. Please click HERE
to take a short survey which will help the committee develop communications, programming and more.
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ACI Education Committee:
Opportunities for You!
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- INTL FC STONE Offers Grain Merchandiser Risk Academy in Chicago August 1-3. Click HERE for more info.
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Ag Retailer Roundtable Event
Open to All Ag Retailers. Click HERE
for more info.
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Due to the Mr. Kopperud's traveling schedule, the weekly Washington Report is unavailable. An update will be in the 7/31 issue of ENews.
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ACI Board of Directors
ACI/IGFA Chair
Dave Reichhart
AgPlus
IPFAC Chair
Michelle Vigna
Monsanto
ACI Treasurer
Mike Hucker
CGB Enterprises
ACI/IPFACA
Past Chair
Sal Sama
Winfield Solutions
IGFA Past Chair
Alan Lowe
Lowe's Pellets & Grain
IGFA BOARD MEMBERS
Max Deatsman
Deatsman Grain
George Greenwood
ADM Grain
Mike Hucker
CGB Enterprises
Ed Korniak
Iroquois Bio-Energy
Alan Lowe
Lowe's Pellets & Grain
Brad McCord
Co-Alliance
Mike Schweickert
J. P. Morgan Securities, LLC
IPFACA BOARD MEMBERS
Justin Daugherty
GROWMARK
Drew Garretson
Winfield/Land O'Lake
Jennifer Long
Dow AgroSciences
Rod Miller
Crop Fertility Specialist
Scott Sharp
Premier Ag
Marv Ulmet
Groundwork BioAg
Jackson Umbarger
Roy Umbarger & Son
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Phill Zimmerman
AgWorld
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