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 …
Land O’Lakes President and CEO, Beth Ford Named to Inaugural TIME100 Climate List
Beth Ford is recognized for expanding access to sustainable agriculture practices to America’s farmers. ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (November 17, 2023) — TIME named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. “Thank you, TIME, for including Land O’Lakes on the list. It’s an important …
Truterra Appoints Jamie Leifker as New President
Farmer and seasoned agronomy leader takes helm to continue Truterra’s focus on ag sustainability and profitability for farmers ARDEN HILLS, Minn., November 15, 2023 – Today Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools and solutions for the ag and food value chain, announces Jamie Leifker as its next President. Leifker brings over 25 years of experience …
American Vanguard Expands Latin American Presence by Acquiring Punto Verde in Ecuador
Newport Beach, CA – October 9, 2023 -American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced today that its subsidiary AMVAC LATAM has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to strengthen its product portfolio and market access in the Latin American region. AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Vital Tools in Range and Pasture Management
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Vital Tools in Range and Pasture Management In this episode, we’re discussing pasture and range management with our KAS experts, Technical Agronomist, Lacie Thomas, and Territory Business Manager, Ryan Walker. They’ll address pasture management and …
Alltech ONE World Tour – Calgary
The annual Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) has been transformed into a series of exciting international events that will invite collaboration on the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry. The Alltech ONE World Tour will bring the ideas and inspiration of our ONE conference to communities throughout the world. This means more people than ever will have the opportunity to engage …
Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo Announces Keynote Presenter Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft, Director of NASA Harvest and NASA Acres
Tech Hub LIVE, the premier event for advancing tech-enabled agriculture, is thrilled to announce Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft as the keynote presenter for this year’s event taking place July 24-26th in Des Moines, Iowa. Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge about and expertise in the intersection of technology and agriculture, making her an ideal choice to address the audience of ag …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Micronutrient Deficiencies
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Micronutrient Deficiencies In this episode, we’re talking about micronutrient deficiencies. We’ll learn what growers can do to optimize their crops’ yield potential and how growers in each region can utilize testing and solutions to overcome …
Athian Names Scott, Livestock Sustainability Expert, to Leadership
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) Corey Scott of Scandia, Minn., has been named Athian’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Scott is an experienced livestock sustainability professional who understands how to bridge the gap between farmers and ranchers and the remainder of the animal agriculture value chain. Prior to joining Athian, Scott spent 15 years in food agriculture, most recently with Truterra LLC, …
Alltech and Agolin Partner for Cattle Production and Sustainability Goals
Alltech announced this week it has acquired a majority interest in Agolin, a Swiss company founded in 2006 to develop and produce plant-based nutrition solutions that improve herd performance, profitability and sustainability. Pictured L-R: Michael Roe, commercial director of Agolin; Kurt Schaller, managing director of Agolin; Beatrice Zweifel, technical director of Agolin; and Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of …
IRS Audits 1 In 4 Companies Over ACA Non-Compliance
Trusaic Research Finds Agriculture Industry at Higher Risk, According to Study Los Angeles, Calif., May 11, 2023 – While most employers say they believe they are fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), approximately one in four have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service, according to new research from HR technology company Trusaic. Among the industries most at …
National Ag Day Celebrates 50 Years
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is celebrating 50 years of National Agriculture Day this year on March 21, with the theme “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” ACA will host a virtual Ag Day event and events in Washington, DC and will bring college students to Washington “virtually” to deliver the message of Ag Day to the Hill. A core …
2023 Commodity Classic with Syngenta
The 2023 Commodity Classic takes place March 9-11 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos: 2023 Commodity Classic Photo Album Audio: General Session Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addresses Commodity Classic (28:49) Secretary Vilsack and USDA …
Chris Olson Named Head of Rural, U.S., at Rabo AgriFinance
The newly created role will implement business strategy, growth initiatives and culture for Rabo AgriFinance CHESTERFIELD, MO (February 15, 2023) – Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, today announced that Chris Olson has been appointed to the position of Head of Rural, U.S. effective March 1, 2023. Olson has served Rabo AgriFinance since 1998, most recently as the General Manager …
AgGateway 2022 Annual Conference
“Create, Engage, Grow – 2.0” is the theme for the AgGateway 2022 Annual Conference, November 14-16 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach, Florida. The AgGateway Annual Conference is a benchmarking event, where the industry gathers to understand the state of interconnectivity in agriculture, what the association and its membership has accomplished over the past year, and the core …