As released by Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) today announced that CEO Mike Jerke will retire at the end of 2025 after seven years of leadership. He will remain with the company through 2026 to support a smooth transition. “Mike guided SIRE through industry volatility…
More DetailsAs Released by the National Pork Board The National Pork Board (NPB), the producer-led and consumer-focused National Pork Checkoff organization, has named David Newman the organization’s new CEO effective September 1, 2025. Newman most recently served as NPB’s senior vice president of market growth. He joined the organization full-time in June 2023. …
More DetailsGlobal berry supplier, Driscoll’s, has appointed Mourad Abdennadher as Vice President of Global Breeding. Abdennadher is a global, technologically focused executive with more than 20 years of experience leading plant breeding and breeding technology teams. In previous roles, he directed trait integration, nursery production, and R&D pipelines while advancing predictive…
More DetailsAs Released by AGCO AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the appointment of Brian Sorbe as President of PTx, effective August 25, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in precision agriculture, global sales and product development, Sorbe brings a wealth…
More DetailsFreshpet recently announced the appointment of Justin Raiten as its new Vice President, Marketing – Communications. Justin brings 14 years of experience leading innovative marketing strategies across both the CPG and agency worlds, with a strong emphasis on media, influencer marketing, and digital innovation. Most recently, he served as Vice…
More DetailsBonipak/Betteravia Farms has named Kristen Camarena as its new Executive Vice President. She joins the company with more than two decades of experience in large-scale, permanent crop production and a proven track record in leading complex farming operations, logistics, and team development. Kristen steps into the executive role following a…
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