The University of Nebraska has initiated a global search for the next Executive Director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI). After nearly a decade leading DWFI, Peter McCornick announced he will step down as executive director in August 2025 with plans to transition to a full-time faculty role in UNL’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering. Established in …
Azotic® Technologies Names New CEO
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) company Azotic® Technologies Limited has named Sander Pabbruwee as CEO, effective April 1, as the company aims to accelerate its global commercial success. 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 biological nitrogen fixation, but also one of …
BarnTools Introduces BinTalk Pro at World Pork Expo
BarnTools is in Des Moines today at the World Pork Expo for the debut of BinTalk Pro, a next-generation feed monitoring system that delivers near real-time insights and comprehensive operational oversight for poultry and swine producers. With updates every 15 minutes, 16 times more frequent than the industry standard, BinTalk Pro enables growers and integrators to detect issues as they …
Inspire PR Group Ranked in Top Ag PR Firms
Congrats to Inspire PR Group being named one of the top agriculture PR firms in the country, moving up to rank fourth on the O’Dwyer’s PR News annual list of Top Agricultural PR Firms. “Our client-partners in agriculture lead the way in feeding those across the U.S. and worldwide, and theirs are the stories that must be told,” said Hinda …
FarmTogether Integrates MyLand Soil Health Service in Washington
FarmTogether and MyLand have partnered to integrate Soil as a Service™ technology across four high-value apple orchards in Washington State, supporting FarmTogether’s broader efforts to enhance operational efficiency, reduce input costs, and advance regenerative agriculture practices across its farmland portfolio. By implementing MyLand’s live, native soil biology service, FarmTogether is taking a proactive step toward strengthening soil structure, increasing organic …
NRCS Chief to Keynote Agri-Pulse West Summit
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the annual Agri-Pulse West Food & Ag Issues Summit in Sacramento on June 10. Prior to being named NRCS Chief, Bettencourt served as the Global Director of Government Relations and External Affairs for Netafim, an Orbia Company, and as President and Chief Executive Officer …
Give Your News Release a Voice
Once upon a time in 2004, a brand new company called ZimmComm New Media started a service called “Talking News Releases,” which was simply adding sound bites or an audio interview to a press release. We started that service because, being broadcasters, we liked to have audio to go with news stories and we hated getting a release and trying …
Custom Agronomics Names New CEO
Florida-based plant nutrition company Custom Agronomics announces Scott Addy as new chief executive officer. “Retailers are looking for solutions that deliver real value, and the private label products developed by Custom Agronomics are second to none,” Addy said. “The science is incredibly strong, and the company’s advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities set it apart. I’m excited about the opportunity to …
Perennial and rTek Partner to Regenerate Degraded Grasslands
Kazakhstan-based nature-based solutions (NbS) carbon credits project developer rTek has selected Colorado measurement, reporting, and verification company Perennial as its exclusive soil carbon MMRV provider for the next 10 years to deliver high-integrity carbon credits globally. The goal of the partnership is to regenerate Kazakhstan’s soils through sustainable agricultural land management by leveraging Perennial’s expertise in digital soil mapping (DSM) …
Tech Hub LIVE 2025 Marks 5 Years of Ag Tech Innovation
Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo returns to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines July 21-23 to mark five years of delivering real-world ag tech solutions under the theme “TECH THAT WORKS: Driving Efficiencies for Retailer Success and Farmer Resilience.” Powered by the CropLife Media Group™, in partnership with the Global AgTech Initiative and AgriBusiness Global brands, Tech Hub …