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As part of a transition to the next generation, Carson Ward takes over the helm of Gayland Ward Seed, opens a new headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, and launches a new logo as GW Seed.
MaxYield with 25 locations in Iowa and NEW Cooperative with 39 locations in Iowa are progressing to the next step in a potential merger.
Landus is expanding its footprint into Minnesota but using a “new tool” in its business toolbox. It’s not an acquisition–it’s an optimization of back-end business.
“We are pleased that STB took our testimony and comments seriously and are hopeful they will continue to move other issues in the right direction for ag retailers to continue to serve their customers” said Daren Coppock
Weed Science Society of America recognizes AMVAC V.P., Product Development and Technical Support
Johnson replaces IFCA President Jean Payne after her retirement on March 31, 2021. Payne has served as IFCA President from 2004 – 2021.
Frank Peterson has more than 30 years of experience in agribusiness, coming to Meristem from AgVenture.
In 13 months, all three crop protection label databases have been acquired by ag software and tech companies
If approved by the Surface Transportation Board, the railroads predict any final merger could happen in mid-2022.
Since 1986, ASFMRA, The Scoop magazine and Syngenta have teamed up to present the Professional Farm Manager of the Year Award.
“ARA is pleased that the Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as USTR today. The 98-0 vote underscores her demonstrated ability to build bipartisan support for trade policies,” says Daren Coppock.
Shannon Huff of Bell Buckle has been selected to succeed Bart Krisle as chief executive officer of TFC.
5th generation farmer Will Glazik was named the inaugural recipient of the Glen “GB” Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism presented at the 2021 AgTech Innovation Summit at the University of Illinois Research Park.
Issues we are currently following are Worker Protection Standard, Endangered Species Act, IR-4 funding and Organophosphate (OP’s) reregistration.
ARA’s Coppock: “He has a proven record of listening to all stakeholders, including the agricultural industry, and making decisions based on sound science and and risk-based, peer-reviewed data.”
After 45 years in the industry and 18 years with Brandt as COO and general manager of the ag retail and wholesale businesses, Tim McArdle is retiring in 2021.
“For us whether it’s fertilizer or transportation or safety being good stewards is truly the key,” Payne says.
Swieter will lead business and customer relations across important territory for ServiTech
Dr. Jacqueline Applegate and Dr. Jeremy Williams to Accelerate Growth and Digital Convergence
“We will produce 400,000 tons over the course of this year,” says CEO Amy Yoder. “We can produce on three different lines with a total of 1.2 million tons... I hope we are getting ready to start our second.”
Although the meeting is not face to face, these virtual series offer the opportunity to reengage and reconnect our members.
After the acquisition Proagrica plans to continue to operate CDMS as a trusted, independent data source to be used across the industry.
The theme for the 2018 GrowMark Essay Contest is: “How can cooperatives demonstrate their value to the next generation of agriculturists?” The contest is open to all high school FFA members in Illinois, Iowa, Missou
IFCA’s mission is to assist and represent the crop production supply and service industry while promoting the sound stewardship and utilization of agricultural inputs
Verdesian’s management team, including President and CEO Kenny Avery, will continue to lead the Company following the close of the transaction.
Marjin Dekkers, former CEO of Bayer Ag and CEO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, joins AgBiome as the company chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2021. AgBiome develops products from microbes that target pest control.
Expanding on its variety of seed products, CommoditAg now offers grain sorghum hybrids with seed treatment options to meet every farmers’ needs.
Throughout the year the Advocates will be included in TFI’s outreach efforts to promote fertilizer management practices by hosting farm field days, participating in conferences, and speaking on behalf of 4Rs to peers.
As of January 1, 2021 Sam Eathington, Ph.D., has stepped into the role of chief technology officer and senior vice president at Corteva.
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