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Azotic® Technologies Names New CEO

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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 …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, people, Precision Agriculture

Inspire PR Group Ranked in Top Ag PR Firms

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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 …

Ag Groups, Agencies, NAMA, people

Custom Agronomics Names New CEO

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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 …

Agribusiness, Agronomy, AgWired Precision, people, Precision Agriculture

Advanced Agrilytics™ Names Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead

Cindy Zimmerman

Advanced Agrilytics, a leading agricultural solutions provider, has announced that Chris Kallal is the new Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead for the company. As a Regional Agronomy Lead at Advanced Agrilytics, Kallal plays a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring a team of Precision Agronomists to deliver advanced, data-driven agronomic solutions to farmers. Prior to joining Advanced Agrilytics, Kallal spent 18 …

AgWired Precision, people, Precision Agriculture

Vilsack Named CEO of World Food Prize Foundation

Cindy Zimmerman

He just turned 74 last month, but former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has a new job already, as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, located in Des Moines. Beginning March 1, “Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance the Foundation’s global impact in food security and sustainable agriculture.” Vilsack’s appointment builds on his longstanding …

people, World Food Prize

Pivot Bio Names North American Distribution Head

Cindy Zimmerman

Ag tech company Pivot Bio today named former Bayer Crop Science executive Jason Hoag as head of North American commercial distribution. The role includes development and management of channels and distribution networks, retail expansion and ongoing fostering of commercial partnerships. Hoag will be based in St. Louis and will report to Chris Turner, chief commercial officer for Pivot Bio. Hoag …

AgWired Precision, people, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Agri-Pulse Adds International Trade Editor

Cindy Zimmerman

Agribusiness digital media company Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce the addition of Oliver Ward to the editorial team as international trade editor. Ward joins Agri-Pulse from Inside U.S. Trade, a print and digital trade publication that is part of the Inside Washington Publishers news service. Prior to that, he was a digital content producer at the Peterson Institute for International …

Agri-Pulse, Agribusiness, people

Rivulis Announces Josh Dixon as New CEO

Cindy Zimmerman

Global irrigation leader Rivulis has announced industry veteran Josh Dixon will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September, replacing Richard Klapholz who has served as CEO for over a decade. With over 25 years of industrial experience, Dixon is a proven leader and strategist who has guided market-leading public and private companies through periods of rapid commercial growth and strategic …

Agribusiness, AgWired Precision, Irrigation, people, Precision Agriculture

Huma® Expands Domestic Sales Team

Cindy Zimmerman

Huma®, Inc. has announced new additions to its domestic sales team. The Arizona-based company, formerly known as Bio Huma Netics®, continues its global expansion as the leader in the agricultural humic industry. The new appointments and updated staff roles are intended to establish key points of contact across geographic locations effective immediately: Steve Walmsley: MidSouth Regional Sales Manager — Walmsley …

AgWired Precision, people, Precision Agriculture

Cotton Council Announces Don Parker Memorial Scholarship

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Cotton Council (NCC), in collaboration with The Cotton Foundation and Mississippi State University, has established the Don Parker Memorial Cotton Foundation Endowed Scholarship to honor the memory of Dr. Parker who passed away in 2023 after serving NCC since 2007. Parker first served as Manager of Integrated Pest Management and later as Vice President, Technical Services and Executive …

Cotton, people