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American Farm Bureau acquires farm show, publication business

The American Farm Bureau has acquired Cygnus Business Media’s agricultural events and publications. The purchase includes five IDEAg branded farm shows, including Minnesota Farmfest, Dakotafest, Northern Illinois Farm Show, the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show, and the IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference. The business also publishes Feed & Grain Magazine and Case IH’s Farm Forum magazine.

A news release from the Farm Bureau says all of the current managers and staff of the events and publications have agreed to continue in their positions.

Minnesota Farmfest, held in Redwood County, Minn., is one of the largest agricultural events in the world.

Dakotafest, held in Mitchell, S.D., attracts attendees from the entire Northern Plains region.

Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is an ag show for High Plains farmers and ranchers and has been held for 28 years.

The Northern Illinois Farm Show in DeKalb, Ill., has attracted farmers and ranchers from throughout the Midwest for 31 years.

Launched in 2012, the IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference is held in Altoona, Iowa.

Feed & Grain Magazine is a publication and digital news service for the grain processing industry, with almost 16,000 subscribers.

Farm Forum is a magazine published on behalf of Case IH and Case IH dealers.