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, …

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 …

Chris Olson Named Head of Rural, U.S., at Rabo AgriFinance

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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 …

Yield10 Bioscience Hires Davis McCarthy as Manager, Sales and Logistics

WOBURN, Mass. – Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced the hiring of Davis McCarthy, Pag, to serve as a Manager, Sales and Logistics with the Company. In this position, he will engage with growers to sign Camelina production contracts, and support grain off-take logistics and commercial contract seed production. Mr. McCarthy was previously …

New Leadership Team of Ag Industry Experts Announced

Hires signal the company’s focus on growth through innovation JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – HGS BioScience™ announces an impressive list of new hires to fulfill its aggressive growth plans. It follows the recent naming of Michael Steffeck as chief executive officer. HGS BioScience™, formerly Humic Growth Solutions, is a leading producer of humic & fulvic acids and has perfected a dry delivery …

GROUNDWORK BIOAG EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN TEAM TO SUPPORT FARMER DEMAND FOR MYCORRHIZAL INOCULANTS

Industry Leader Andrew Duff named General Manager for North America MAZOR, ISRAEL – January 18, 2023 – Groundwork BioAg announced today that industry leader Andrew Duff has joined as General Manager – North America. Duff’s more than 20 years of experience in biostimulants, seed technology and U.S. crop production will help the company accelerate the adoption of its Rootella mycorrhizal …

Lucas Fuess Named Senior Dairy Analyst at RaboResearch North America

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Dairy market analyst and economist to serve Rabobank and Rabo AgriFinance clients CHICAGO, IL – Rabobank has appointed highly accomplished dairy industry research analyst and economist Lucas Fuess to its RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America. Fuess has extensive experience, effectively serving the dairy industry throughout his entire career. He has gained recognition domestically and globally for …

Ethanol Report on YPN Growth

Several ethanol industry veterans have retired lately after serving in the business for some 30-40 years. But right behind the old guard there is a new guard taking shape and the Renewable Fuels Association’s Young Professionals Network is helping them get involved for the future of the industry. In this episode of the Ethanol Report, we hear from Janet Fisher …

Plant Response Adds to Team, Aligned with Continued Growth Plans

(Research Triangle Park, NC) — Plant Response Inc. announces new employees joining the company as its biologicals business continues to grow. Two of the roles add sales and agronomy leadership in the field, while the third role is based in the company’s Research Triangle Park headquarters. “Nutrient utilization and soil health have been getting more attention on farm and our …