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 …
Illinois Governor Announces Fertilizer Plant at FPS
At the Farm Progress Show this week, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced a $2 billion investment from Cronus Chemicals to construct a new fertilizer production facility in Tuscola, Illinois, a project more than a decade in the making. “Having a fertilizer production facility so close to home will help us meet the rising demand and keep costs lower for farmers. …
Syngenta Seeds Gives Farmers Options
Once again, Syngenta Seeds had a strong presence at the Farm Progress Show to give farmers a peak at the latest developments to help them get the best return on their investment every year. “Farmers are at the heart of everything we do at Syngenta Seeds and when we think about commitment to farmers, it really comes in something that …
USDA Deputy Secretary at Farm Progress Show
USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden filled in for his boss at the 2025 Farm Progress Show Tuesday, chatting on the mainstage with Mike Pearson of This Week in AgriBusiness and answering question from farm reporters on site. The first topic addressed was New World Screwworm in light of the latest headlines about human case in Maryland. “So the …
ZimmComm Recognized for Ethanol Reporting
ZimmComm was honored to receive the media award from the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) last week for our “decades of dedicated reporting on the people, policies, and progress shaping the U.S. ethanol industry.” This means a lot to us because the ethanol industry was instrumental in our company’s success and we have been able to cover the most consequential …
PowerPollen Unveils Autonomous Ground Fleet
Pollination technology leader PowerPollen has launched a breakthrough fully-autonomous, AI-enabled precision pollen application system designed to transform large-scale seed and grain crop pollination. Unveiled during a field demonstration with investors, customers, government officials and growers, the new machines are built to deliver commercial-scale collection, preservation and application at lower cost, higher efficacy, and reduced input requirements. The compact design improves …
DWFI Executive Director to Stay Through 2025
Peter McCornick will extend his tenure as executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska through the end of this year to ensure a smooth transition with the incoming executive director. McCornick was originally scheduled to step down in August 2025 but will remain in his leadership position until the end of 2025. …
Ag Outlook Forum Coming up in Kansas City
Prominent national leaders in food and agriculture, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, are invited to speak at the 11th Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, coming up September 24-25. The lineup of speakers for this year’s event will focus on ag innovation, tax planning, the farm economy and animal health …
AgGateway Revises Data Ethics and Stewardship White Paper
After two years of work, AgGateway has released its revised White Paper on Data Ethics and Stewardship, accounting for the increasing reliance on data in agriculture that brings ethical, legal, and stewardship challenges. “The substantial work and commitment of volunteer members and staff to update and improve this document has been staggering, and now we are at last ready to …
Arkion Life Sciences Announces Promotions
Arkion Life Sciences announces the promotion of two executives in its EgCel® IgY Technology business unit. Both are key executives within the business unit and will drive adoption and growth of the EgCel portfolio of products (EggTek® and ActivEgg®), pipeline innovations and new services brought to market. Shawn W. Jones, PhD, has been promoted to Director of Innovation & Manufacturing, …