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Television Academy: Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to be Inducted into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26
The Television Academy today announced the induction of seven television legends into the 28th Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday evening, Aug. 13, kicking off Televerse 26, the industry's flagship festival.
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television
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WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to be Inducted into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26
The Television Academy today announced the induction of seven television legends into the 28th Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday evening, Aug. 13, kicking off Televerse 26, the industry's flagship festival.
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of televisionover a lifetime career or via singular achievements. The 2026 Hall of Fame honorees join more than 150 individuals previously inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1984. The coveted honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
Televerse is the only festival from the presenters of the renowned Emmy Awards to take fans, television aficionados and industry insiders behind the scenes of award-winning shows from Aug. 14-16, 2026, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. The Hall of Fame will be separately ticketed.
The complete list of the new honorees includes:
Ed Bradley (posthumous)
Ed Bradley was among the first black journalists to make a name for himself on national television. He is one of the most recognized journalists in America, and his name is synonymous with the CBS News magazine 60 Minutes, where he showcased his immense talent. Bradley spent nearly his entire 39-year career with CBS News, which began with a position at WCBS radio in New York. He then served as CBS News' White House correspondent, anchor of the CBS Sunday Night News, and a principal correspondent for CBS Reports before joining 60 Minutes. He received 20 Emmys over the course of his career along with the George Foster Peabody Award, Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award and Overseas Press Club Award. Bradley died in 2006 at the age of 65 of complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe Award-winning actor known for an array of exceptional performances, most memorably for his portrayal of Boston bartender Sam Malone on NBC's multi-award-winning, iconic comedy Cheers, which ran for 11 seasons and won three Emmys as Best Comedy Series. Most recently, Danson has starred in the Netflix comedy series A Man on the Inside and has played himself in the quintessential comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, which recently concluded its 12th and final season on HBO. Danson also starred in the acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, for which he was nominated for his 14th Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and received a Critics Choice Award for his role as Michael. In addition to acting and producing, Danson is an environmental activist, co-founding the American Oceans Campaign in 1987, which merged with Oceana in 2001, and shows citizens how they can participate in protecting and restoring marine resources.
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins is a prolific American television producer and one of the most influential people in documentary filmmaking. In her remarkable career, she was both president of HBO Documentary Films and head of MTV Documentary Films division for MTV Entertainment Studios. During more than three decades with HBO, Nevins produced more than 1,500 documentaries, including Spike Lee's Hurricane Katrina, If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise, For Neda, Baghdad ER, Section 60 Arlington National Cemetery and To Die in Jerusalem. She has worked on productions that have been recognized with 36 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, 44 Peabody Awards, and 27 Academy Awards. Nevins has won 32 individual Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any other person. In 2000, Nevins was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2009 she was selected for the Television Academy's Governors Award in recognition of her contribution to the industry.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are animators, writers, producers, directors and songwriters best known for co-creating the animated series South Park and the musical The Book of Mormon. South Park, which has garnered 18 Emmy nominations and five wins for Outstanding Animated Program, is currently preparing for its 29th season. Since its 1997 debut, the Comedy Central series has remained a dominant force in both viewership and cultural relevance. Alongside award-winning songwriter Bobby Lopez, they developed the hit Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, which premiered in 2011 and celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. It is now the tenth longest-running show in Broadway history with nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, as well as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Ted Sarandos
Ted Sarandos was named co-CEO of Netflix in July 2020. He has been responsible for all content operations since 2000 and has led the company's transition into original content production beginning in 2013 with the launch of the series House of Cards, Arrested Development and Orange Is the New Black, among numerous others. Sarandos was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2013 and 2025 and received the Producers Guild of America Milestone Award in 2019. He is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute; a trustee of the American Film Institute and the Paley Center for Media; and on the boards of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Exploring the Arts, and Spotify. Sarandos was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) from King Charles in 2024 for extraordinary service to the creative industries in the United Kingdom.
Jean Smart
Jean Smart is a celebrated actress who can currently be seen in Hacks on HBO Max. She has won seven Emmy Awards and is one of only two actors to have earned the award in the comedy lead, supporting and guest categories. She has also received three Actor Awards (SAG-AFTRA), three Golden Globes, a Tony nomination, six Critics Choice Awards and a Grammy nomination. Her television credits include Mare of Easttown, Watchmen and Fargo. Smart received a 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Call Me Izzy on Broadway and earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Her Off-Broadway credits include Fit to Be Tied, The End of the Day and Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, for which she received a Drama Desk nomination and won an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award. Select film credits include Babylon, The Accountant, Garden State, Sweet Home Alabama, A Simple Favor and Guinevere (for which she received an Independent Spirit Award).
"These visionary performers, creators, executives and storytellers have made a profound and enduring impact on the television industry. Through their innovation, talent and dedication to their craft, they have helped transform and enrich the medium, influencing generations of audiences and professionals alike," said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy. "We are proud to induct these distinguished individuals into the Hall of Fame and celebrate their extraordinary contributions to the growth and advancement of television."
This year's Hall of Fame selection committee included chair Rick Rosen, WME co-founder and head of television; Karey Burke, president, 20th Television; Marcy Carsey, Emmy Award-winning producer; Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman, Universal Studio Group; Peter Roth, former chairman and CEO, Warner Bros., and former president, Fox; and Nina Tassler, former CBS Entertainment chairperson and producer.
"Each of these seven honorees has made an extraordinary contribution to television through their creativity, leadership and dedication to the craft," said Rick Rosen, chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. "Their work has left a lasting impact on the industry, and the Television Academy is honored to celebrate their achievements and the legacy they continue to build."
Hall of Fame and Televerse are made possible by Television Academy corporate partners Decoy Wines, FIJI Water, Franciacorta, LG, People, The Ritz-Carlton and United Airlines as well as this year's Televerse sponsors Google TV, LA Times/The Envelope, Scriptation, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap and Variety.
Further programming for Televerse 26 will be announced before the Aug. 14 festival opening.
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Original text here: https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/news/awards-news/260630-hall-of-fame-announcement
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Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers.
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a strategic partnership with nFACT, a platform that connects buyers and service providers through a trusted, curated marketplace for the commercial building trades.
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers.
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a strategic partnership with nFACT, a platform that connects buyers and service providers through a trusted, curated marketplace for the commercial building trades.
This partnership will enhance SIA membership value by prominently featuring SIA member companies and SIA-certified professionals on the nFACT platform, with verified member badges, certification indicators and algorithmic preference in buyer search results.
Over the next 30 days, SIA member companies will be added into the nFACT platform, and once that work is complete, every SIA credential a member holds, such as the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification or Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC), will be surfaced on their nFACT service provider profile, with dedicated badges, search filters and algorithmic preference inside the platform. Integrators searching for subcontractors will be able to filter specifically for SIA-affiliated providers. Additionally, SIA members will receive discounted access to the platform and a direct path to the 27,000+ service providers in the nFACT database.
"SIA has been following the development of nFACT's platform for some time, and we are proud to partner with them in this new initiative, which recognizes SIA membership, as well as our certifications and credentials, as top-tier factors in how users make decisions on the subcontractors and installation companies they work with," said SIA CEO Don Erickson. "This partnership will strengthen SIA's value proposition for both integrator and manufacturer member companies and professionals."
"For too long, security integrators have had no reliable way to find, vet and hire qualified subcontractors at scale, and for too long the best service providers in this industry, the ones who've invested in SIA membership and earned credentials like the CSPM and SICC, haven't had a way to make those credentials work harder for them when it's time to get hired. That changes today," said Mark Bono, CEO and co-founder of nFACT. "We're proud to put SIA credentials front and center, grateful to the SIA team for their partnership and excited about what we're building together."
Learn about SIA membership and the benefits of becoming a SIA member here. And learn more about nFACT here.
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About SIA
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,700 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision-makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry's top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.
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About nFACT
nFACT is the curated subcontractor marketplace for systems integrators, security firms and general contractors. The platform spans 21 trade categories and more than 27,000 provider listings across all 50 states, giving buyers one place to find, vet and maintain qualified subcontractors. Service providers list, verify and get certified for free, maintaining a single current profile that national buyers can find. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, nFACT launched its marketplace in late 2025 and is building the commercial building industry's trusted platform for trade service procurement. Learn more at nfact.com.
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Original text here: https://www.securityindustry.org/2026/06/30/security-industry-association-and-nfact-announce-partnership/
NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 1 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined conservation partners from Oregon and Washington for the annual Blue Mountain Elk Initiative field review, reinforcing the organization's commitment to collaborative, landscape-scale habitat restoration that benefits wild turkeys and countless other wildlife species.
In addition to the NWTF, representatives from the USDA Forest Service, Oregon
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EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 1 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined conservation partners from Oregon and Washington for the annual Blue Mountain Elk Initiative field review, reinforcing the organization's commitment to collaborative, landscape-scale habitat restoration that benefits wild turkeys and countless other wildlife species.
In addition to the NWTF, representatives from the USDA Forest Service, OregonDepartment of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation spent two days touring active restoration projects across eastern Oregon, including the NWTF-supported Sunflower Project near Paulina, Oregon.
During discussions at the project site, the unmistakable gobble of a wild turkey echoed across the landscape -- a fitting reminder of the impact that collaborative habitat restoration can have for wildlife.
"Partnerships like the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative demonstrate that meaningful conservation happens when organizations work together toward a common goal," said Krista Modlin, NWTF district biologist for California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada. "While the NWTF's mission centers on the conservation of the wild turkey, healthy turkey habitat supports entire ecosystems. By bringing our expertise and stewardship authorities to the table, we're helping restore landscapes that benefit wild turkeys, elk, mule deer, sage grouse, pronghorn and many other species."
Established in 1990, the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative has grown into one of North America's largest and most successful landscape-scale wildlife partnerships. The NWTF joined the initiative in 2015, expanding its role in restoring forest and rangeland habitats across Oregon and Washington through stewardship agreements and challenge cost-share partnerships.
One example is the Sunflower Project on the Ochoco National Forest. Located in an area where wild turkeys were successfully reintroduced in 2000 and 2006, the project focused on removing encroaching western juniper to restore sagebrush and bitterbrush habitats. These treatments improved winter forage and habitat for a broad suite of wildlife while increasing ecosystem resilience.
According to Monty Gregg, forest wildlife biologist for the Forest Service and Blue Mountain Elk Initiative operations coordinator, the NWTF has become an essential implementation partner.
"NWTF has added capacity to the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative through both their administrative and contracting capacity, alleviating stress on the agencies contracting capacity as well as streamlining projects," Gregg said. " There are very few NGO's that have the staff to administer stewardship agreements. NWTF has been a partner that has taken on the implementation of many projects on the BMEI landscape utilizing the stewardship agreements."
For the NWTF, participating in initiatives like the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative reflects a simple conservation principle: healthy habitats don't recognize organizational boundaries. Whether restoring ponderosa pine forests, improving oak woodlands or removing invasive western juniper, habitat work that benefits wild turkeys also strengthens watersheds, improves biodiversity, reduces wildfire risk and supports healthy populations of numerous wildlife species.
"The work that is completed by the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative and their partners is not only beneficial to elk but a variety of other species," Gregg said. "The scale in which habitat restoration needs to occur cannot be accomplished by a single organization, that is why the Blue Mountain Elk Initiative is unifying our conservation partners and utilizing each for the strengths to conduct landscape-scale treatments benefitting ecosystem and ecosystem function."
For NWTF members, seeing the organization involved in projects that also focus on elk or broader ecosystem restoration underscores the federation's long-standing conservation philosophy: restoring habitat for wild turkeys means restoring healthy, functioning landscapes for all wildlife.
"As conservation challenges continue to grow across the West, collaboration has never been more important," Modlin said. "Working alongside our partners allows us to accomplish more together than any one organization could achieve alone, ensuring these landscapes remain productive and resilient for wildlife and future generations."
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About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to create healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF is committed to creating a nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.
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Original text here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/nwtf-blue-mountain-elk-initiative
[Category: Animals]
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association: Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), continues to show that the equipment finance industry is on pace for another record year. Demand cooled but remained elevated compared to this time last year. Industry financial conditions remained resilient even though inflation has picked up and the Fed has shown little interest in lowering rates this year. The easing of hostilities
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WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), continues to show that the equipment finance industry is on pace for another record year. Demand cooled but remained elevated compared to this time last year. Industry financial conditions remained resilient even though inflation has picked up and the Fed has shown little interest in lowering rates this year. The easing of hostilitiesin the Middle East could further boost demand and improve financial conditions over the second half of the year.
* Total new business volume (NBV) among surveyed ELFA member companies was $10.2 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis.
* Year-to-date NBV rose by 11.5% relative to the same period in 2025.
* Year-over-year, NBV declined by 7.7% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis.
"Equipment demand cooled for a fourth consecutive month in May, but the overall level of new activity is still above its 2025 average pace," said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO at ELFA. "We're still headed for the strongest year on record, and I expect demand to remain solid over the second half of the year. Delinquencies picked up, but continue to hover in a narrow band, and the average loss rate fell for a second consecutive month. Our data continue to point to healthy financial conditions in the industry, which will continue to serve as a buffer should we encounter additional surprises in 2026."
Demand continued to ease, but remains healthy
Total NBV was $10.2 billion in May, a contraction of 2.3% from the previous month. The total new volume series tracks the amount of new activity added by banks, independents, and captives in a given month. While the total new volume series declined for a fourth consecutive month, May activity was still above its 2025 average of $10 billion a month. Equipment demand in the CFI is forecasted to reach $128 billion in 2026, the highest level recorded in any year since the survey began in 2006.
Small ticket volume growth tracks broader economic conditions and is an important barometer of aggregate demand for equipment. Small ticket deals grew by $3.5 billion, down 1.3% from March. Year-to-date, small ticket deal activity is up 29.9% from the same period in 2025.
Activity at banks rose by $5.0 billion, a slowdown from a very hot April, but still above its trailing six-month average of $4.9 billion a month. Activity at captives was down 3.7%, while new deals at independents grew by 2.1% in May.
Credit approvals rise
The industry-wide average jumped 1.9 percentage points to 79.0% in May. That is the highest average approval rate since December 2021. The average small ticket approval rate dropped by 0.7 percentage points to 80.4%. The small ticket approval rate is down around 0.5 percentage points since the start of the year. The rate at banks and independents jumped by 3.0 and 3.8 percentage points, respectively, while the rate at captives declined by 1.6 percentage points.
Delinquencies rise, but losses fall
The overall delinquency rate rose to 2.1% in May. It continues to oscillate in a narrow band between 1.8% to 2.1%. The rate at banks rose by 0.45 percentage points. On balance, the average delinquency rate at banks is down 0.07 percentage points so far in 2026. The rate at independents rose while the rate at captives declined.
The overall loss rate decreased by 0.05 percentage points to 0.49%, the second decline in as many months. The average loss rate for small ticket deals dropped by 0.13 percentage points to 0.71%. The rate at banks was essentially flat, while the rate at captives and independents both declined by 0.12 percentage points.
Industry Confidence
The Monthly Confidence Index tracks the sentiment of executives in the industry. The index in June is 63.7, an increase from the May index of 59.9, and the second consecutive increase since the start of the war in Iran.
"Underlying equipment demand remains resilient, though clients are taking a more measured, deliberate approach as higher interest rates and ongoing macro and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on decision making and extend deal timelines," said Linda Redding, Managing Director and Head of Equipment Finance at J.P. Morgan. "Inflation expectations and policy-related factors, such as tariffs and regulatory changes, also continue to influence project economics in many sectors. Increasingly, our clients are seeking out industry experts and research to help guide timing and structure to ensure they are accounting for all possible variables prior to execution. Looking through year-end, we expect activity to remain steady, supported by replacement-driven purchases and selective growth investments that can generate clear returns."
Technical Note
New business volume data are concurrently seasonally adjusted each month to capture the latest seasonal patterns. Data in previous months and years may change due to updated seasonal factors.
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Original text here: https://www.elfaonline.org/newsroom/cfi-may-2026
[Category: Facilities Management]
American Soybean Association Welcomes EPA Approval of New Soybean Crop Protection Tools
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes EPA Approval of New Soybean Crop Protection Tools
The American Soybean Association welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's long-awaited approval of new and innovative crop protection technologies to support soybean production efficiency, providing farmers with additional tools to effectively manage weeds, protect crop yields, and enhance regenerative farming practices.
"We appreciate EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and the agency for advancing registrations for a suite
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes EPA Approval of New Soybean Crop Protection Tools
The American Soybean Association welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's long-awaited approval of new and innovative crop protection technologies to support soybean production efficiency, providing farmers with additional tools to effectively manage weeds, protect crop yields, and enhance regenerative farming practices.
"We appreciate EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and the agency for advancing registrations for a suiteof new crop protection tools to ensure U.S. farmers have access to cutting edge technologies that promote efficient agriculture production," said ASA President Scott Metzger, a soybean farmer from Ohio. "Soybean farmers across the country continue to combat new and mounting challenges related to weeds and other pest diseases. To produce the world's most environmentally efficient and reliable soybeans, crop protection tools must evolve in alongside modernizing farm practices, making access to these innovative crop protection technologies critical to maintaining the competitive advantage of U.S. soybeans."
The EPA approval of new crop protection tools follows President Trump's signing of an Executive Order to promote regenerative agriculture and support farm resilience, which directed EPA to ensure access to modern farming products through timely review and approval of registrations. ASA appreciates President Trump for prioritizing timely, science-based regulatory decisions through his Executive Order, which recognizes that crop protection tools are essential to adopting regenerative agriculture practices, including planting cover crops to improve soil health.
Today's approvals are an important step forward, and ASA encourages EPA to continue building on this momentum by advancing additional science-based registrations that provide soybean farmers with the innovative tools they need to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable.
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-welcomes-epa-approval-of-new-soybean-crop-protection-tools/
[Category: Agriculture]
American Soybean Association Strongly Criticizes Glyphosate Trade Petition
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Strongly Criticizes Glyphosate Trade Petition
The American Soybean Association strongly opposes action taken by Monsanto Company and its subsidiary, Ruveon LLC, to file a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from the People's Republic of China - the world's largest producer and exporter of glyphosate. Bayer - the parent company of Monsanto - is the only domestic manufacturer and supplier of glyphosate.
Glyphosate
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Strongly Criticizes Glyphosate Trade Petition
The American Soybean Association strongly opposes action taken by Monsanto Company and its subsidiary, Ruveon LLC, to file a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from the People's Republic of China - the world's largest producer and exporter of glyphosate. Bayer - the parent company of Monsanto - is the only domestic manufacturer and supplier of glyphosate.
Glyphosateremains a critical crop protection tool that soybean farmers rely on to produce an efficient and reliable crop. At a time when producers continue to face tight margins and significant economic uncertainty exacerbated by rising costs, it is imperative that farmers have access to an affordable, reliable, and competitive supply of inputs they depend on to remain competitive in the global soybean marketplace. Soybean growers are dependent on a variety of input products to support crop production, and actions to impose import taxes on those products limits market competition, threatens cost spikes, and ultimately hurts U.S. farmers.
ASA has consistently opposed actions taken by input suppliers to restrict imports through countervailing duty and antidumping actions. ASA strongly opposed the countervailing duty petition filed by Mosaic and Simplot to restrict phosphate fertilizer imports. A recent Texas A&M study found that these duties cost growers $6.9 billion from 2021 to 2025. ASA asked the Trump Administration to terminate the duties on imported phosphate fertilizer; ASA cheered President Trump's recent Executive Order that suspended these duties for eight months and ASA is seeking to fully terminate the duties. Similarly, ASA strongly opposed action taken by Corteva to have countervailing and anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of 2,4-D, another important herbicide used widely by farmers. Last year, ASA argued against duties on 2,4-D at the U.S. Court of International Trade.
ASA is reviewing the petitions and evaluating the potential implications for soybean farmers. As this process moves forward, ASA will advocate for policies that protect farmers' access to essential crop protection tools while maintaining a stable and affordable supply of agricultural inputs.
Soybean farmers rely on science-based regulatory decisions, competitive markets, and a resilient supply chain to remain productive and globally competitive. ASA will continue to engage with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure the interests of America's soybean farmers remain at the forefront throughout this process.
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-strongly-criticizes-glyphosate-trade-petition/
[Category: Agriculture]
American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors
The American Counseling Association (ACA) announced its new board of directors for fiscal year 2027. Terms for the new officers and directors-at-large begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.
Victoria Kress, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, director of the clinical mental health and addictions counseling programs at Youngstown State University, was elected president. She takes over the role previously held by Elsa Soto Leggett,
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors
The American Counseling Association (ACA) announced its new board of directors for fiscal year 2027. Terms for the new officers and directors-at-large begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.
Victoria Kress, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, director of the clinical mental health and addictions counseling programs at Youngstown State University, was elected president. She takes over the role previously held by Elsa Soto Leggett,PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, who will now serve as immediate past president.
"I am deeply honored to serve as the 75th President of the American Counseling Association during one of the most significant periods of change in the association's history," said Kress. "As ACA implements a major governance restructuring that reduces the size of the Board of Directors by nearly half and welcomes a new CEO, we have an extraordinary opportunity to become more agile, responsive and effective in serving our members and advancing the counseling profession.
"My presidential initiatives will focus on two areas," continued Kress. "First, I hope to elevate awareness of childism and adultism and their impact on children, families, schools and communities. Counselors have long been leaders in addressing oppression and advocating for vulnerable populations, and I believe we have an important role to play in examining the ways children's voices, rights and experiences are often overlooked.
"Second, I want to help counselors strengthen their legislative advocacy skills. At a time when decisions made by policymakers increasingly affect mental health, education, healthcare access, and the counseling profession itself, counselors must be prepared to engage effectively in advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels."
Other newly elected officers include: John Curtis Nance, PhD, LCMHC-S, NCC, president-elect; Cassie Storlie, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, RN, treasurer; and Marcia McCall, PhD, MBA, LCMHC, NCC, treasurer-elect.
In addition, the following members were elected to serve as directors-at-large:
* Hannah B. Bayne, PhD, LPC, LMHC
* Angie D. Cartwright, PhD, LPS-S, LSOTP-S
* Michael P. Chaney, PhD, LPC, ACS
* Marcelle Giovannetti, EdD, LPC, NCC
* Harriet L. Glosoff, PhD, LPC, NCC
* Emily Goodman-Scott, PhD, LPC, NCC
* Kristopher M. Goodrich, PhD, NCC, ACS
* Kaprea F. Johnson, PhD, NCC, LPC
* Dilani M. Perera, PhD, LPC, LADC
* Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, PhD, LPC, NCC
* Julia Whisenhunt, PhD, LPC, NCC
Learn more (https://www.counseling.org/about/leadership-governance) about ACA's new board members.
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About the American Counseling Association
Founded in 1952, the American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. ACA represents more than 62,000 members and is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. Driven by the belief that all people can benefit from the power of counseling, ACA's mission is to promote the professional development of counselors, advocate for counselors, and ensure that ethical, culturally inclusive practices protect our members' clients and all people who seek counseling services.
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Original text here: https://www.counseling.org/publications/media-center/article/2026/06/30/american-counseling-association-elects-fy2027-board-of-directors
[Category: Psychiatry/Psychology]
