The highly anticipated fourth Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo, powered by CropLife Media Group®, is July 29-31 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Powered by the CropLife Media Group®, the nations leading voice for the ag retail industry for many decades, in collaboration with the Global AgTech Initiative and AgriBusiness Global™ brands, Tech Hub LIVE is the …
Rivulis Appoints Irrigation Industry Veteran Joshua Dixon as CEO
Dixon to lead Rivulis’ continued growth and international market penetration, as the Company transforms global irrigation to address climate change, water and food security Richard Klapholz to step down in September 2024 after more than a decade of service KFAR SABA, ISRAEL – (July 15, 2024) Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”), a global leader in advanced irrigation and climate solutions, today …
2024 Rabobank BBQ Index
Consumers Battle Fatigue Over Food Inflation Inflation has been running hot for a prolonged period and while some relief from the heat is evident, consumers are exhausted from historically high food prices and now exhibiting greater frugality. In 2024, hosting a 10-person barbecue on the Fourth of July will cost $99, the highest on record. This year, beer, beef, soda …
UFA Co-operative and MyLand Announce Commercial Pilot to Enhance Soil Health in Alberta
(Calgary, Alberta) – UFA Co-operative Ltd. (“UFA”) and MyLand, a pioneering soil health company based in Phoenix, Arizona, are excited to announce a three-year collaboration on a commercial pilot with various growers in Alberta, Canada. This initiative is set to transform responsible farming practices and soil health management, leveraging advanced microbial technologies to benefit farmers and the environment. The commercial …
AMVAC® Promotes Rick Rice to Business Unit Leader, Application Technologies
Industry veteran leads AMVAC’s Application Technology Business Unit, including SIMPAS® and SIMPAS-applied Solutions® NEWPORT BEACH, California, June 25, 2024 — AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® Company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Rice to business unit leader, application technologies. In his new role, Rice leads the company’s application technology business unit (ATBU) which oversees the commercial aspects of AMVAC’s …
AgGateway Releases ADAPT Standard Version 1.0
The extremely popular ADAPT Framework, with more than a half million downloads, inspired the development of a global industry standard that significantly improves its utility and capabilities. ARLINGTON, VA [18 June 2024] AgGateway is pleased to announce the release of ADAPT Standard version 1.0 (ADAPT Standard), another high-value tool in the ADAPT set of resources alongside the ADAPT Framework, ADAPT …
2024 AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting
The 2024 AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting is being held June 10-12 in Altoona, Iowa. The AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting is the place where the work of digital connectivity gets done. In-person Working Group meetings catalyze the progress made through the first half of the year on existing projects, while new work is identified and prioritized through Meet-Ups. General sessions provide background on …
Rabo AgriFinance Names John Steeves as Head of Rural Business Economics, North America
Seasoned financial services leader appointed to lead the Rural Management Team CHESTERFIELD, MO (May 6, 2024) – Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank, today announced John Steeves as its new Head of Rural Business Economics, North America, effective May 1, 2024. Steeves, a financial services veteran with more than thirty years of experience, will …
Industry Veteran Chris Turner Joins Pivot Bio as Chief Commercial Officer
Former Head of U.S. Crop Science at Bayer to bring extensive expertise to propel Pivot Bio into next phase of growth. St. Louis, Missouri; Berkeley, California (May 1, 2024) — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Chris Turner as Chief Commercial Officer. In this executive role, Turner will lead the company’s global …
NEW GROUNDED IN AG TRAINING PLATFORM AIMS TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT KNOWLEDGE GAP FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN AGRICULTURE
ST. LOUIS, MO (April 24, 2024) – As the business of agriculture grows increasingly more complex, acute pressure for talent is leading to an influx of professionals new to the industry. the resulting agriculture knowledge gap has never been bigger – or more consequential. Against this backdrop, communications and training firm Grounded Communications LLC is launching Grounded in AgTM a …
2024 Agri-Marketing Conference
Don’t let your future pass you by at the 2024 Agri-Marketing Conference April 24–25 in Kansas City, Missouri. There will be lots of photos and some interviews for you. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos 2024 National Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album Interviews/Audio Agribusiness …
Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford featured in TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world
Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford featured in TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world Arden Hills, Minn. (April 17, 2024) — Today, TIME named Beth Ford, Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO, to the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list recognizes the impact, innovation and achievement …
2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit: Revitalizing Rural Revenues
The topic for the Agri-Pulse 2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit was Revitalizing Rural Revenues, exploring a wide variety of options, from local food systems to biomanufacturing, environmental markets and the potential to increase overseas demand. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos Agri-Pulse …
ZimmCast 723 – 2023 Events Compilation
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. As we come to the end of 2023, we already have dates on the calendar going into the new year for about the same events we did this year, most of which we have been doing for about 15 years. From Beltwide Cotton Conferences right after new years to the American Seed Trade association …
ZimmCast 722 – Interviews from NAFB Trade Talk
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. During this year’s NAFB Trade Talk I interviewed a lot of company representatives and am taking this opportunity to share some of them. These folks had a lot more than just the Golden ZimmComm Microphone in their face! But they are now members of the Golden Mic Club. Here’s who you can listen to …