Custom Agronomics Acquires BioTek Ag

Expands Focus on Nutrient Use Efficiency Products PALM CITY, FL (APRIL 16, 2024) — Custom Agronomics, a custom formulator and manufacturer of private-label liquid plant nutrition, nutrient use efficiency, and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that it has acquired BioTek Ag to expand its focus on nutrient use efficiency products. BioTek Ag is …

Custom Agronomics Appoints New CEO

PALM CITY, FL (APRIL 10, 2024) — Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Tom Snipes has been appointed CEO. “Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Custom Agronomics. He has a track record of innovation and growth …

University of Kentucky Study Finds 11 Bushel Higher Corn Yield with Pivot Bio Microbial Nitrogen

Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 bridges the nitrogen gap that can occur in fields with cover crop rotations. AMES, Iowa — The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, a leading land-grant institution, recently found that replacing 40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen with Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 can increase corn yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizer. This …

RhizoSorb® Grower Guarantee: Providing assurance and confidence in The Next Generation of Phosphorus Fertilizer

State College, PA: RhizoSorb® is setting a groundbreaking industry standard for phosphorus fertilizer efficiency. To help growers adopt RhizoSorb 8-39-0 in 2024, corn growers who purchase a minimum of 200 acres will receive a warranty that will reduce their risk of adopting the new fertilizer technology. The RhizoSorb Grower Guarantee is designed to empower growers to embrace “The Next Generation …

MyLand Welcomes Kelsey Neppel as Director, Ag Science to Lead Research and Development

Harvesting Excellence: MyLand Appoints Agronomist and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) to Further Agricultural Research and Support Grower Success January 23, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ — MyLand, a soil health company, announced today that Kelsey Neppel has joined the company’s leadership team as Director of Ag Science to lead MyLand’s Agricultural Science research and development efforts. In her new role, Neppel …

Amy Rial Honored as Fruit & Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

MyLand CCA and Agronomist recognized for commitment to improved soil health and dedication to supporting MyLand’s growers. Phoenix, AZ — MyLand, a soil health company, announced today that Amy Rial, Senior Manager, Agriculture Research, was named to the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 class of 2023. The award honors 40 outstanding individuals who exemplify leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment …

Pivot Bio Presents 14 Abstracts on Its Breakthrough Crop Nutrition Technology at Industry’s Leading Research Conference

Company-Led and Independent Research Presented at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting Demonstrates Pivot Bio’s Commitment to Rigorous Product Evaluation Nov. 15, 2023 (St. Louis, Mo.) – Pivot Bio, Inc., a sustainable agriculture company, solidified its leadership in the development of breakthrough crop nutrition technologies at the 2023 International Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 31

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services

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. Reaping the Benefits of Cover Crops In this episode, we’ll learn more about the benefits of cover crops and how they can fit into your nutrient management plan. KAS technical agronomists, Lacie Thomas and Evan …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Vital Tools in Range and Pasture Management

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services

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 …

Nature-Positive Food Production Explored Through New Dairy Management Inc. and Yara Partnership

Yara North America and U.S. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) have launched a first-of-its-kind soil health collaboration. Yara brings world-class agronomic expertise to help accelerate learnings in regenerative agriculture practices that can benefit the dairy industry. The partnership will complement the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration (DSWR) project and explore the use of organic fertilizers derived from manure for the benefit …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Micronutrient Deficiencies

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services

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 …

Custom Agronomics Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Jerry Cook has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. “We are excited to have Jerry join our executive leadership team,” said Brian Scott, Custom Agronomics co-founder and co-CEO. “He is a skilled financial leader who will help …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 28

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. The Dangers of Drought In this episode, we’re talking about drought dangers growers face as it pertains to soil health and nutrients in the field. We’ll speak with KAS technical agronomist, Matt Fryer and Kansas …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 27

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. Discussing Input Costs and Protecting Your Investment In this episode, we welcome two KAS experts to discuss input costs. Regional technical agronomist, Evan King, and product manager, Brandon Peterson, talk about how not protecting nitrogen …

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services Episode 26

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services

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. Nutrient Access is an Important Key to Maximizing Yield Potential In this episode, we welcome our new Field Notes moderator, Ken Root, as he talks with KAS technical agronomist, Matt Fryer, about nutrient access and …