INDIANAPOLIS, IN – October 21, 2025 – Traction Ag Inc., the first cloud-based farm accounting software delivering solutions to growers across the Midwest, has appointed Hannah Parsons as Chief Operating Officer. Parsons is an experienced operator known for building structure around innovation and aligning vision, people, and process to deliver results. At Barn Owl Technologies, she established the systems, teams, …
FUSIONWARE EXPANDS TEAM TO SUPPORT RAPID GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Idaho Falls, Idaho, Oct 15, 2025 — Following a year of record customer growth and product innovation, Fusionware — the leading cloud-based Digital Operations platform built for the fresh produce industry — announced several key hires that strengthen its leadership and technical capabilities across implementation, analytics, and solution engineering. “Fusionware continues to grow because we’ve built a platform that truly …
DWFI Podcast 45 – Unexpected Connections: From Chance Encounters to Global Impact
This episode of the Water for Food Podcast explores the valuable collaborations that can arise from in-person interactions, even in a digital age. Host Frances Hayes, DWFI director of communications and public relations, shares a story that perfectly illustrates the lasting impact of those face-to-face moments, which can lead to unexpected and valuable partnerships. Adam Keough, program manager with Catholic …
Arkion Life Sciences Announces Promotions
NEW CASTLE, DE, Aug. 13, 2025 – Arkion Life Sciences announced today the promotion of two executives in its EgCel® IgY Technology business unit. Shawn W. Jones, PhD, has been promoted to Director of Innovation & Manufacturing, EgCel IgY Technology and Michelle Tollefson has been promoted to Director of Commercialization, EgCel IgY Technology. Both are key executives within the business …
VANE Agricultural Insurance Solutions Appoints Clayton Becker as Chief Operating Officer
[New Prague, Minnesota] – August 6, 2025 – VANE Agricultural Insurance Solutions, a leading provider of custom agricultural insurance, announced today the appointment of Clayton Becker as Chief Operating Officer. Becker will be responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, driving business development, and accelerating sales growth while ensuring operational excellence. Becker brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, with …
New Azotic CEO Positioned to Accelerate Company’s Global Commercial Success
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) specialist Azotic® Technologies Limited has appointed Sander Pabbruwee in the role of CEO, as the company steps up activities to engage more growers in adopting its sustainable agriculture solutions worldwide. Pabbruwee joins the York, UK-based agritech company from Koppert in the Netherlands, where he was general manager. “Azotic is not only the most cutting-edge business in …
INSPIRE PR GROUP NAMED AMONG TOP FIVE AGRICULTURE PR FIRMS IN THE U.S. & RECOGNIZED WITH NATIONAL AWARDS
Woman-owned agency based in central Ohio is one of the highest-ranked firms nationwide in agriculture communications, according to O’Dwyer’s PR News COLUMBUS, OH (June 3, 2025) – Inspire PR Group (Inspire) is one of the top agriculture PR firms in the country, ranking fourth on the O’Dwyer’s PR News annual list of Top Agricultural PR Firms. With a deep practice …
Custom Ag names Scott Addy as Chief Executive Officer
Industry veteran brings decades of agricultural leadership and market insight PALM CITY, FL (MAY 27, 2025) — Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Scott Addy has been named CEO. “Retailers are looking for solutions that deliver real value, and the private label products …
Advanced Agrilytics™ Names Chris Kallal Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead
[Indianapolis, IN – February 10, 2025] Advanced Agrilytics, a leading agricultural solutions provider, announced today Chris Kallal has joined the company as the Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead. Role with Advanced Agrilytics As a Regional Agronomy Lead at Advanced Agrilytics, Kallal plays a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring a team of Precision Agronomists to deliver advanced, data-driven agronomic solutions to …
Pivot Bio Appoints Melih Keyman to Board of Directors
New director brings deep agriculture and fertilizer experience to leading growth company BERKELEY, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2024) — Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, announced today Melih Keyman has been elected to the Pivot Bio Board of Directors, effective Dec. 1. Keyman brings to the company more than 40 years of leading expertise in the global …
Advanced Agrilytics Names Kenny Avery as Chief Executive Officer
[Indianapolis, IN – December 3, 2024] Advanced Agrilytics, a leading agricultural solutions provider, announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Kenny Avery as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Avery brings a distinguished career of more than 35 years of experience in leadership, operations, and financial management in the agricultural industry to Advanced Agrilytics. He excels in building high-performing …
Ag Secretary Nominee Ready to Make Ag Great Again
After a fake news rumor late Friday naming a former U.S. Senator from Georgia, President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Texas native Brooke Rollins, president and chief executive officer of the America First Policy Institute, to become the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are …
Pivot Bio Names Jason Hoag Head of North American Commercial Distribution
Former Bayer Crop Science VP to Lead Growing Sales Channels in North America ST. LOUIS, Missouri, November 20, 2024 – Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative ag tech companies, today named Jason Hoag head of North American commercial distribution. The role includes development and management of channels and distribution networks, retail expansion and ongoing fostering of commercial partnerships. …
Trump Election Reaction Interview with Kip Tom
Indiana farmer Kip Tom is one of several names being mentioned as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Tom runs a successful international farming operation and served as Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture during President Trump’s previous term. In this interview, Tom talks about his reaction to the Trump victory, what he …
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 …