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Connected Nation wins four Telly Awards for 'National conversation on the Digital Divide'

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) was honored this week with four wins in the 43rd annual Telly Awards two silver and two bronze.

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  • BOWLING GREEN, Ky, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) was honored this week with four wins in the 43rd annual Telly Awards two silver and two bronze.
  • We created a truly national conversation on the Digital Divide.
  • "We moved 'technical mountains' to create a truly national conversation on the Digital Divide.
  • Established in 1979, the Telly Awards honor the best in video and television work across multiple platforms .

Tallgrass to Capture and Sequester CO2 Emissions From ADM Corn Processing Complex in Nebraska

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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In preparation for this initiative, Tallgrass recently announced plans to develop a commercial-scale CO2 sequestration hub in eastern Wyoming expected to be in service in 2024.

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  • In preparation for this initiative, Tallgrass recently announced plans to develop a commercial-scale CO2 sequestration hub in eastern Wyoming expected to be in service in 2024.
  • We are excited to work on this project with ADM, a company thats already demonstrated it is on the cutting edge of carbon capture, said Kyle Quackenbush, segment president at Tallgrass.
  • Were able to repurpose existing infrastructure to create significant CO2 transportation capacity without impacting natural gas service in that region.
  • Our CO2 pipeline will be capable of transporting significant additional CO2 volumes to accommodate the capture, transportation, and sequestration of many other emissions sources in the region.

Maryland Opens Gate to Farm Stays, Economic Opportunities With New Legislation That Expands Definition of Agritourism

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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The bill modernizes the states definition of agritourism, opening critical economic opportunities to Maryland farmers.

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  • The bill modernizes the states definition of agritourism, opening critical economic opportunities to Maryland farmers.
  • Hipcamp partnered closely with the Maryland Farm Bureau and Hipcamp Hosts across the state to advocate for the change.
  • This change to the state definition of agritourism also sets the roadmap for counties to add farm camping to their definition of agritourism to help farmers add value to their farm.
  • MARYLAND FARM BUREAU, INC. is a 501(c)(5) federation that serves as the united voice of Maryland farm families.

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Application Deadline Extended to May 13

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge .

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  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge .
  • The competition opened in January and the application deadline has been extended to May 13.
  • Recent winners of the Ag Innovation Challenge include Grain Weevil Corporation, a grain bin safety and management robot that improves farmer well-being by controlling risks and costs (2022 Ag Innovation Challenge Winner) and Harvust, a software platform that helps farmers successfully hire, train and communicate with employees (2021 Ag Innovation Challenge Winner).
  • Other examples of successful Ag Innovation Challenge participants, as well as detailed eligibility guidelines and the competition timeline, can be found at fb.org/challenge .

Insuranks Updates 2022 Average Costs for Different Lines of Insurance

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insuranks, the insurance quote comparison and educational website, has updated its 2022 cost estimates of bounce house insurance , box truck insurance , tractor insurance , and business hazard insurance cost .

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insuranks, the insurance quote comparison and educational website, has updated its 2022 cost estimates of bounce house insurance , box truck insurance , tractor insurance , and business hazard insurance cost .
  • According to Insuranks, the average business hazard insurance cost per month is $63.
  • According to Insuranks, the primary liability coverage included in tractor insurance costs $695.66 a month or $8,348 a year.
  • In terms of bounce house insurance, Insuranks states that the average cost is $41.66 a month or $500 a year for a $1 million general liability insurance.

Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance and InvoiceCloud to Launch New Online Payment System

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance has selected InvoiceCloud , an EngageSmart ( NYSE: ESMT ), utilizing InvoiceClouds solution for online bill payment services, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for members of Georgia Farm Bureau.

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  • Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance has selected InvoiceCloud , an EngageSmart ( NYSE: ESMT ), utilizing InvoiceClouds solution for online bill payment services, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for members of Georgia Farm Bureau.
  • Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance was created in 1958 by Georgia Farm Bureau, the states largest agriculture-based membership organization whose mission is to advocate for Georgias farm families and for a strong agriculture industry.
  • You dont have to be a farmer to have Georgia Farm Bureau insurance, but you must be a member of Georgia Farm Bureau to gain access to Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance products.
  • About Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance:
    Georgia Farm Bureau opened the doors to the Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company in 1959 to offer much needed financial services to farmers and rural communities.

Michael Conlon Joins AmericanAg® as General Counsel

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmericanAg, a global provider of reinsurance services, announced that Michael A. Conlon, JD, has joined the company as General Counsel.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmericanAg, a global provider of reinsurance services, announced that Michael A. Conlon, JD, has joined the company as General Counsel.
  • He is replacing Andrew Boris, who recently transitioned to the role of Executive Vice President and CEO.
  • Michael comes to AmericanAg from QBE North America, where he served as Vice President Product Development, responsible for overseeing the development of property and casualty products across all lines at the company.
  • American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) ranks among the top domestic reinsurers in the United States.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Members of Farm Bureau of Idaho Group

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of a- (Excellent) of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho and its indirect subsidiary, Western Community Insurance Company, collectively referred to as Farm Bureau of Idaho Group (Idaho Farm Bureau).

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  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of a- (Excellent) of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho and its indirect subsidiary, Western Community Insurance Company, collectively referred to as Farm Bureau of Idaho Group (Idaho Farm Bureau).
  • The positive outlooks also reflect AM Bests expectation that volatility in Idaho Farm Bureaus key operating metrics will remain moderate, inclusive of the impacts from weather-related events.
  • Idaho Farm Bureaus neutral business profile reflects the groups large market share, brand recognition and loyal customer base in Idaho across farm, home and auto clients.
  • AM Best considers Idaho Farm Bureaus ERM program to be appropriate for its size and scope of operations.

CADMIUM RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH COGENT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Cogent Global Solutions, a leading audio/visual and production services provider, provides streamlined event planning experiences through longstanding alliance with Cadmium

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  • Cogent Global Solutions, a leading audio/visual and production services provider, provides streamlined event planning experiences through longstanding alliance with Cadmium
    FOREST HILL, Md., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmium announced today that they have renewed a longstanding partnership with Cogent Global Solutions that facilitates the seamless execution of in-person and hybrid events.
  • Cogent Global Solutions is an event design and production company that promotes attendee engagement through stage and lighting design, presentation room staging, and more.
  • "Cogent and Cadmium have had a partnership for several years producing live events,"said James Rut, Chief Information Officer at Cogent.
  • As in-person and hybrid events bounce back from the effects of COVID-19, Cadmium and Cogent Global Solutions will pave the way for streamlined, seamless event planning experiences.

SCHOOL LUNCH SUPPLY CHAIN UNIONS CALL FOR ROBUST BUY AMERICA REGULATIONS

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three unions that represent workers in the national school lunch supply chain sent a letter last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking for action to enforce the Buy America mandates in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three unions that represent workers in the national school lunch supply chain sent a letter last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking for action to enforce the Buy America mandates in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
  • The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is leading industry efforts to enforce Buy America in the school lunch supply chains.
  • The Coalition for a Prosperous America has made Buy America a central feature of their larger "fair trade" agenda.
  • Environmental groups have pointed out that unnecessarily importing food for school lunch programs increases the carbon footprint in that procurement supply chain, thereby exacerbating climate change.