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FMC Corporation announces transformation management executive, new executive vice presidents and executive retirement

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Barry Crawford, vice president, Operations, is transitioning to a full-time executive role leading the company's transformation, effective March 1.

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  • Barry Crawford, vice president, Operations, is transitioning to a full-time executive role leading the company's transformation, effective March 1.
  • As vice president, Transformation Management, he will continue to report to Mark Douglas, president and CEO.
  • Thaisa Hugenneyer, vice president, Procurement, Logistics and Global Facilities, has been elected an FMC executive vice president, Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement, effective March 1.
  • Dr. Seva Rostovtsev, vice president and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has been named executive vice president and CTO of FMC by its Board of Directors.

On World Soil Day, Russell Taylor is Awarded the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Conservationist of the Year Award

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Russell Taylor will receive the 2023 CCA Conservationist of the Year Award today in a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Russell Taylor will receive the 2023 CCA Conservationist of the Year Award today in a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
  • This award recognizes a CCA who exhibits dedication to exceptional conservation delivery and customer service.
  • Taylor is committed to helping change agriculture by embracing natural conservation practices and improving soil health.
  • He has been a part of the CCA program for 10 years and holds 24 years of crop advising experience.

Jim Collins to Join Cibus Board of Directors

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Cibus Announces Election of New Board Member, Deepening Strategic Leadership and Experience

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  • Cibus Announces Election of New Board Member, Deepening Strategic Leadership and Experience
    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBUS), a global leader in Gene Editing in agriculture and the development of Productivity Traits in plants that directly impact farming productivity and profitability announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jim Collins, former CEO of Corteva, to the Board.
  • Mr. Collins serves on the Board of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), as Chair of the Board of Directors of Vestaron Corporation, and as an advisor to the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • He previously served on the Board of CropLife International, the advisory board for the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, and the Board of Trustees of the Hagley Museum and Library.
  • Mr. Collins was also a University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm Advisory Council member and served on the Board of Trustees of Longwood Botanical Gardens.

ONE SMART SPRAY from Fendt® and Bosch BASF Wins CropLife IRON Showstopper Award at MAGIE 2023

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912991567/en/
    AGCO’s Fendt Rogator applicator displayed ONE SMART SPRAY at the 2023 Farm Progress Show after winning the Showstopper Award at the 2023 MAGIE Show in Bloomington, IL.
  • ONE SMART SPRAY, a collaborative project between Fendt and Bosch BASF, leverages high-resolution cameras to detect weeds in real time and spray herbicide only where needed, reducing the use and cost of inputs for growers.
  • Fendt is integrating ONE SMART SPRAY into its award-winning Rogator® 900 solution , the industry’s only self-propelled, adjustable-height applicator.
  • “The Showstopper Award traditionally goes to the product that generates the most ‘buzz’ at MAGIE, and ONE SMART SPRAY really captured attendees’ attention!

Pesticides are harming Nigeria: it’s time to update the law

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

This is because of their potential health effects or environmental contamination, or because there’s not enough data to be sure that they aren’t harmful.

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  • This is because of their potential health effects or environmental contamination, or because there’s not enough data to be sure that they aren’t harmful.
  • Nigeria’s use of such pesticides is the reason some markets, including the EU and the US, reject the country’s agricultural products.
  • Yet some countries with strict regulations at home still export the banned pesticides to countries like Nigeria.

Limiting factors

    • There are no provisions to hold manufacturers accountable for the negative impact of hazardous pesticides.
    • No law requires people to use personal protective equipment when applying pesticides.
    • For instance, the proposed bill to establish a pesticides council reserves two seats for an internationally affiliated association, CropLife Nigeria.
    • Instead, the council should consist of neutral and independent organisations from the scientific and academic communities.

Why effective regulation matters

    • Seventy-five percent of the women farmers in the survey reported symptoms from using pesticides.
    • Without strict regulation and enforcement, farmers might misuse or overuse pesticides in farms and storerooms.
    • Weak regulations also make Nigeria vulnerable to becoming a dumping ground for internationally banned and counterfeit pesticides.

What needs to be done

    • They have passed laws that prohibit pesticides that are banned in the countries that make or export them.
    • The legal community should engage in public interest litigation to hold manufacturing companies accountable for harm caused by pesticides.
    • Ofoegbu Donald Ikenna, senior programme manager, Sustainable Nigeria programme, Heinrich Boell Stiftung (hbs) Nigeria office, contributed to this article.

CJB Industries Gives Customers Logistical Edge with Bulk Capacity Investment

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJB Industries Inc. recently invested $4 million in a 6,500-square-foot addition at its Gil Harbin formulation plant in Valdosta, GA. The added capacity gives customers the ability to produce herbicides, plant growth regulators and industrial products in bulk, as well as packaged finished goods. An additional investment at the site will include a 45,000-square-foot expansion to add warehouse, office and lab upgrades at the facility. Over the next five years, the combined investments could infuse between $52 million and $68 million into the region's economy1.

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  • The added capacity gives customers the ability to produce herbicides, plant growth regulators and industrial products in bulk, as well as packaged finished goods.
  • An additional investment at the site will include a 45,000-square-foot expansion to add warehouse, office and lab upgrades at the facility.
  • We're excited to bring this new capacity to our other customers, especially considering our facility's proximity to transportation corridors connected to key agricultural regions of the country and global shipping lanes," said Sims Turner, Sales Manager, CJB Industries.
  • "We invite all chemical companies to connect with CJB Industries to discuss formulation, packaging and transportation solutions for their products."

James Collins is Appointed Chairperson of the Board for Vestaron

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.

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  • June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.
  • Collins joined the Vestaron board in January 2023, bringing more than 35 years of experience in the agriculture and food industries across operations, sales, marketing, business development, and corporate leadership.
  • Collins led the creation, spinout, and launch of Corteva Agriscience from the merger of Dow AgroSciences and DuPont.
  • Collins is also a member of ADM’s board of directors serving on sustainability and compensation committees.

County-Level Update of 2023 Feeding The Economy Report Provides Insight Into Local Influence of Food & Ag Sector in U.S. Economy

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.

Key Points: 
  • Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.
  • This year’s report shows the U.S. food and agriculture sector directly supports nearly 23 million jobs, provides $927 billion in wages, and is particularly vital to rural communities across America.
  • Notably, the 2023 report reveals that the manufacturing of agricultural products accounts for nearly one-fifth of total manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
  • All 50 states displayed increased economic output in the 2023 report compared to the 2022 report, largely reflecting a rebound in national economic activity.

Growing Matters Launches Fifth Annual BeSure! Stewardship Campaign to Help Protect Pollinators and Other Wildlife During Planting Season

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its fifth year, the agriculture industry collaboration led by Growing Matters kicked off its annual BeSure! stewardship awareness campaign today to promote best stewardship practices when using neonicotinoid products on farms and urban landscapes.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its fifth year, the agriculture industry collaboration led by Growing Matters kicked off its annual BeSure!
  • stewardship awareness campaign today to promote best stewardship practices when using neonicotinoid products on farms and urban landscapes.
  • to extend the reach of our mutual efforts around stewardship – to everyone who treats, handles or plants treated seed."
  • Two downloadable fact sheets with five quick tips to guide best stewardship practices during planting season – one for growers and one for applicators – are also available.

Indigo Ag's Carbon Collaborations Open Sustainability Market Doors for Farmers

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the voluntary agricultural carbon credit market continues to grow in value, Indigo Agriculture today announced an additional seven carbon farming collaborators have joined the effort to help farmers access this new sustainability-focused revenue stream. Working with Indigo to reach 30 states representing nearly 80 percent of U.S. cropland, the companies offer wide-ranging expertise, with capabilities across finance, inputs, data management, and more. Indigo's collaborative approach equips farmers with the flexibility to enter the carbon market supported by advisers in their communities that they already know and trust, a key consideration for those looking to get started.

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  • "Whether driving quality in the market today or designing resources and learning tools to demystify carbon farming, we're working hard to make sure the carbon market works for farmers.
  • We want farmers to work with people they know and trust to learn about and participate in Indigo's carbon program," Heather Gieseke, VP Commercial, Carbon at Indigo Ag said.
  • With a growing network of agricultural leaders committed to the integrity of carbon programs and success of farmers in carbon farming, it's easier than ever for farmers to enter the market."
  • Seven new organizations have recently joined the effort to support scaling ag sustainability solutions by helping their customers enter the carbon market with Indigo.