2024 September Member Updates

2024 September Volume 18 Number 8

Registration Now Open!

Building A Member-Focused Long-Range Plan

By Brent Kemp, President and CEO

In the last third of 2024, AgGateway’s planning isn’t limited to preparation for a new annual tactical plan. We’re also laying the foundation for our 2026-2030 strategic program. Staff, volunteer leaders on the board, and regional steering committees are engaged in visioning and brainstorming activities intended to identify opportunities and obstacles in the years to come. Read more >

Six Things You Need to Know

By Paul Schrimpf, Director of Marketing and Communications

With the AgGateway North America Annual Conference now just 10 weeks away, the time is now for members to begin locking in plans to join us in Austin, TX USA this November. The keynotes are set, the agenda is nearing completion, and deadlines for the early registration discount and hotel room block are fast approaching. Read more >

Annual Conference Portfolio Priorities Taking Shape

By Ben Craker, Portfolio Manager

Despite our best laid plans and solid effort this year, it turns out that data interoperability is pretty complicated! So, while there will be some back patting and high-fives exchanged at the Annual Conference for completed work this November, the meeting is going to be plenty busy. Read more >

August Workshop Energizes Collaboration

By Jose Loyola, Regional Director

The Latin America Region of AgGateway held a successful member workshop on 20 August at the Eldorado Research Institute in Campinas-Sao Paulo, Brazil. Themed “Data Interoperability Challenges in the Carbon Chain in Agriculture,” attendees enjoyed high-value networking and informative lectures from regional experts. Read more >

AGIIS Learning Series 2: Directory Requests – Tips to Expedite the Review Process

By Chris Crutchfield, AGIIS Product Manager

As we continue our series on AGIIS (Ag Industry Identification System) tips and tricks for a better user experience, I want to take this opportunity to talk about Directory Requests – what they are, what is being reviewed, and ways you can help expedite the review process. Read more >

Join Us! Three Open Meetups Scheduled in September

AgGateway is inviting any interested stakeholder to join any of the upcoming open meetups on three topics of significant interest to agriculture stakeholders:

Contract Messaging
Mix Ticket – Dispensing Work Order/Work Record
PICS (Post Image Collection Specification) - Imagery Metadata Implementation Guide

Members are invited to participate in any or all these virtual meetups, which are designed to examine the topic in detail and set a course for next steps. These meetups are also open to non-members as well, so members are encouraged to invite non-member partners and stakeholders with an interest in the topical area. Read more >

2024 Gateway to Ag Careers Program – Nominations Close September 15

By Paul Schrimpf, Director of Marketing and Communications

AgGateway is accepting nominations for its 2024 Gateway to Ag Careers Program through September 15. This program offers an opportunity for selected students to attend the AgGateway Annual Conference this fall to network with agriculture industry professionals, take in high-value learning sessions, and get a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available in high-tech agriculture. Read more >