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 …
Huma® Expands Domestic Sales Team and Updates Staff Roles
Agricultural humic solutions leader, Huma®, Inc., has announced new additions to its domestic sales team. Based in Gilbert, AZ, the company, formerly known as Bio Huma Netics®, Inc., continues its global expansion, cementing its position as the leader in the humic industry. The new appointments and updated staff roles are intended to establish key points of contact across geographic locations …
Westway Feed Products President Announces Retirement
Westway Feed Products’ President, Rob Brock, has announced he plans to retire effective December 31, 2024. He will remain in an advisory role for at least one year to support the Westway team. Blaine Blackburn, current Vice President of Sales & Marketing, will assume the role of President effective January 1, 2025. Blaine’s experience with Westway and previous extended tenure …
Taranis Welcomes Jason Minton as Chief Commercial Officer
Former Bayer Lead to Drive U.S. Expansion in AI-Powered Crop Intelligence Westfield, IN, June 13, 2024 — Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Minton as its Chief Commercial Officer. With a distinguished career in the agriculture industry, Minton brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving …
MyLand Adds Mike LaMont as Senior Director, Algae Operations & Innovation
June 5, 2024 — Phoenix, Arizona — MyLand, a soil health company, announced that Mike LaMont has joined the company as Senior Director, Algae Operations & Innovation. With nearly three decades of excellence in biotechnology and algae innovation, LaMont will play a pivotal role in enhancing MyLand’s operations. In his role, LaMont will contribute to advancements in algae science that …
MyLand Welcomes Lucy Mailloux as Director, Talent & Human Resources
Nurturing Employee Excellence: Mailloux to Elevate Talent Management and Engagement May 16, 2024 — Phoenix, Arizona — MyLand, a soil health company, today announced that Lucy Mailloux has joined the company’s leadership team as Director, Talent & Human Resources. With over 20 years of experience, Mailloux will oversee human resources initiatives that support the company’s growth and its employees’ professional …
MyLand Welcomes Two New Directors of Grower Relations to Reinforce its Dedication to Exceptional Service
Planting seeds for the future: MyLand expands support for growers in Texas, California, and Washington May 9, 2024 — Phoenix, Arizona — MyLand, a soil health company, today announced it has hired Landon Gheer and Gilbert (Gil) Rodriguez as its new Directors, Grower Relations to enhance the company’s support for its increasing number of growers across Texas, California, and Washington …
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 …
AGTECH PR ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL AGTECH ADVISORY BOARD
All-Woman Board Represents the Impact of Women in Agriculture April 30, 2024, Kansas City, MO – AgTech PR, a global communications firm specializing in agriculture technology, announced today its inaugural Advisory Board composed of leaders driving transformative change in agriculture. Advisors will provide AgTech PR with industry insights and strategic guidance to help advance the organization’s purpose. “When I founded …
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 …
MyLand Welcomes Nicole Small as Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Phoenix, AZ – April 4, 2024 — MyLand, a soil health company, announced that Nicole Small has joined the team as Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications to assist in positioning the company as the leader in service-based soil health and to oversee marketing initiatives that support MyLand’s rapid growth. Charged with driving comprehensive marketing campaigns, Small will lead efforts to …
Lyndon Smith Named Chairman of the TFI Biostimulant Council
GILBERT, Ariz., March 26, 2024 – Huma® proudly announces the appointment of Lyndon W. Smith as the new Chairman of The Fertilizer Institute’s Biostimulant Council, effective January 1, 2024. Bringing decades of industry expertise and a profound understanding of the fertilizer and biostimulant sector, Smith is set to lead the council toward new heights. Smith, who plays a pivotal role …
MyLand Introduces Dave Booher as Senior Vice President of Sales to Drive the Company’s Growth and Deliver Exceptional Service to Growers
MyLand, a soil health company, announced that Dave Booher has joined the company’s leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales. With more than three decades of agriculture and food experience, Booher will spearhead the company’s growth while positioning MyLand as the preeminent soil health company worldwide. In his role, Booher will lead and scale the company’s Sales and Grower …
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 …