Livestock Publications Council

06/16/2026

Do you love hands-on training? Then the AMS tour is right for you! Check out the information below and register soon to reserve your spot.

06/08/2026

Ask anyone what makes LPC special and they're sure to tell you it's the people. Are you interested in being more involved by serving on the LPC board or directors or a committee? Now is your chance! Fill out the form at the link below to tell us more about what interests you.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in serving on LPC committees or the board of directors.

05/28/2026

Back by popular demand! Check out this message from repeat AMS speaker Khara Plicanic. We can't wait for her deep-dive Photoshop session. Have you registered?

05/22/2026

The results are in!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the LPC Student Contest — and this year's entries did not disappoint. From stunning photography to compelling storytelling, these students reminded us exactly why the future of agricultural communications is in good hands.

Congratulations to all of our winners:

Photography
🥇 First Place — "The First Connection," Berkley Carver, Texas Tech University
🥈 Second Place — "Chasing Tonight to Clothe the Tomorrow," Addison Carlson, Texas Tech University
🥉 Third Place — "Sunset Harvest," Braelyn Pointer, Texas Tech University

Short Form Writing
🥇 First Place — "Federal Shutdown Puts Strain on Lubbock Cotton," by Tayla Wiedeman, Texas Tech University
🥈 Second Place — "McKinzie Leaves Legacy in Agricultural Education," by Addison Carlson, Texas Tech University
🥉 Third Place — "Community Steps Up as Food Insecurity Rises," by Tayla Wiedeman, Texas Tech University

Long Form Writing
🥇 First Place — "A Decade of Development," by Savannah Sinclair, Texas Tech University
🥈 Second Place — "Young Teacher Sparks New Growth," by Savannah Sinclair, Texas Tech University
🥉 Third Place — "Raising Excellence," by Lydia Hill, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Thank you to our judges and to every student who entered. We can't wait to see what you do next.

05/19/2026

Be sure to join us for tomorrow's Coffee and Collaboration! Sign up here → https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yumfuzq

05/15/2026

Early bird registration for Agricultural Media Summit ends May 17th. Don't wait!

Check out two of the incredible sessions headed to St. Louis this July. Khara Plicanic is leading a Deep Dive into Adobe Photoshop, and Manuel Herrera is breaking down how to Master Canva. Whether you're a designer, communicator, or somewhere in between, these sessions are packed with practical skills you can put to work immediately. Reminder: All LPC members receive the member registration rate.

AMS 2025 | July 19-21 | St. Louis, MO
Register before May 17th to lock in your early bird rate!

https://www.agmediasummit.com

05/11/2026

We are getting excited for Ag Media Summit! Check out this message from keynote speaker Aaron Putze below. Who's joining us in St. Louis.

05/08/2026

Today is it, LPC members. The 2026 contest closes TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. CDT. ⏰Submit your best work from 2025 now at https://livestockpublications.com/lpc-contests/

Don't let the deadline pass you by!

We want to thank Modern Litho for their continued support of this contest.

05/06/2026

⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

The 2026 LPC Contest deadline is THIS Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Don't let your best work go unrecognized — submit your entries now at my.reviewr.com/s2/site/lpcawards.

05/01/2026

There is just one week left to get your awards contest entries in! Don't miss your chance to have your work recognized and receive feedback from judges.

Learn more → https://livestockpublications.com/lpc-contests/