Compilation of news from industry sources (September 11, 2026) What changing food trends mean for animal agriculture On this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Susan Backus, vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the Meat Institute (and upcoming speaker at the 15th annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, Sept. 22-24 in New Orleans), about the changing American diet and what those shifts mean for animal agriculture. Changes in nutr

NEW ORLEANS, September 9, 2026 – Women in Agribusiness (WIA) today announce the 28 students selected to receive its 2026 WIA Student Scholarship, an award that supports the next generation of women pursuing careers across the agriculture industry. Each recipient will receive a complimentary three-day pass to the 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit, opening the door to top-tier industry programming, extensive networking, and mentorship opportunities through pairings with sponsor