Ten ‘agricultural journalists of the future’ have been selected by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) to participate in the 2025 Alltech Young Leaders program. Now entering its 20th year, the joint initiative seeks to develop and support new and recent entrants to the profession through expert training, feedback and mentoring, delivered during a unique ‘Boot Camp’ at this …
Alltech Honors Young Leaders at Ag Media Summit
At last week’s 2025 Ag Media Summit (AMS) in Rogers, Arkansas, four agricultural communications students were honored for their excellence, professionalism and leadership. These awards are made possible by the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) Student Award Program, sponsored by Alltech, which provides travel scholarships for four students to attend AMS. “Alltech is proud to support the next generation of agricultural …
Alltech Gets USDA Grant for Biological Fertilizer Production
Alltech has been awarded a $2.34 million grant from the USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) to expand Alltech Crop Science’s (ACS) biological fertilizer production in Kentucky. The funding will support the construction of a new $4.6 million, 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility dedicated to producing biological fertilizers and crop inputs. Located on the campus of Alltech’s global headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky, …
Alltech Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Alltech’s newly-released 2024 Sustainability Report highlights progress toward emissions reduction, champions agriculture’s role in building resilient food systems “Our vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty® recognizes that thriving farms and food businesses are essential for a more sustainable planet,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “When producers are equipped to succeed — to be …
Alltech ONE Heading Home to Kentucky in 2026
The Alltech ONE Conference is heading back to its old Kentucky home next year, welcoming global thought leaders and innovators to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, May 18–20, 2026, for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food. “Over the last 40 years, Alltech has created a truly unique event, the only one of its …
Alltech Announces Ideagro Research Center in Brazil
Ideagro, headquartered in Murica, Spain, is expanding its international presence with the opening of Ideagro Brazil at the Ingá University Center (Uningá) in the city of Maringá. The investment by Alltech Crop Science (ACS), a global leader in plant nutrition, in partnership with the university, makes possible physical, chemical and biological analyses, as well as development of high-impact biotechnological solutions …
Alltech Agri-Food Outlook Releases Global Feed Survey
Alltech has released its 2025 Agri-Food Outlook, which includes the company’s 14th annual global feed production survey showing world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. The annual survey that serves as the foundation of the Agri-Food Outlook collected data from 142 countries and 28,235 feed mills in 2024. By analyzing compound feed production and …
Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis Released
Global biotech leader Alltech has released its complete 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis report which shows a combination of heavy early-season rains and late-season droughts has created distinct challenges for crop producers in the United States and indicates an overall moderate to high risk. “The trend for corn grain and corn silage is somewhat higher across all regions of the U.S. …
World Without Cows Screening at #CattleCon25
During the CattleCon 2025 an open screening of the documentary, World Without Cows (Sponsored by Alltech), was on the big screen in the general session room. I was able to see the screening and highly recommend it. On the stage are Dr. Mark Lyons, CEO, Alltech and the filmmakers Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth. I talked with Dr. Lyons after …
CattleCon to Feature World Without Cows Screening
What would a world without cows be like? It would certainly be a different world for the people who raise cattle, so Alltech is offering an exclusive screening of the World Without Cows documentary at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show, CattleCon. The screening will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.– …