NEW ORLEANS, May 11, 2026 – Deadlines are approaching for two Women in Agribusiness (WIA) initiatives that recognize and support women across the ag and food value chain. Nominations for the WIA Demeter Award of Excellence are due June 22, and applications for the WIA Student Scholarship Program are due July 12. WIA Demeter Award of Excellence The WIA Demeter Award honors three outstanding women in the ag each year, notable for their exceptional professional achievements

By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (May 5, 2026) With deep agricultural expertise and extensive experience in the Washington, D.C. policy environment, Christy Seyfert took the helm of Farm Credit Council as president and CEO in January 2025. In doing so, she made history as the first woman to lead the organization, which serves as the national trade association representing nearly 60 Farm Credit institutions before Congress, the Executive Branch and o