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Landus names interim CEO

Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus says Sam Caton has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer. In a press release, Landus said Caton will maintain his current responsibilities as executive vice president of sales while also stepping into the interim CEO role. Last week,... Read More.

Carstens steps down as Landus CEO

Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced Matt Carstens has left his position as president and CEO. In a press release, the company said Landus Board Chairman Matt Chambers took on the role of acting CEO on April 4th. An interim CEO is expected to... Read More.

Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, stepping down

Photo of Bill Even taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The National Pork Board has announced Bill Even is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. In a press release, NPB said Even is returning to his family’s South Dakota farming operation, where he... Read More.

Stine CEO confident in spring seed supply

The CEO of Stine Seed Company is confident there are adequate seed supplies for planting. Myron Stine tells Brownfield early spring conditions look good. “We feel like we’re getting product shipped in a timely fashion to make sure our customers get what they want.”... Read More.

IALF welcomes new CEO

The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) has announced new leadership. Dr. Amanda Martin has been appointed as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective April 14, 2025.  She most recently served as senior director of external relations at Farm Foundation. In a release, IALF... Read More.

Kansas Cattlemen CEO not too concerned about USDA layoffs at NBAF

The CEO of the Kansas Cattlemen’s Association says he doesn’t expect recent layoffs within USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) to disrupt day-to-day operations. Matthew Steele tells Brownfield not much has been released publicly about the layoffs. “My understanding was there were... Read More.

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

CEO says there are opportunities for ag under new Congress

The head of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there are opportunities for agriculture as the new Congress gets to work. Colin Woodall says the leadership of both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees understand agriculture. “To be able to have Senator Boozman... Read More.

Vilsack to become CEO of World Food Prize Foundation

Photo of former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is set to become the new CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. In a statement, the foundation said Vilsack’s appointment takes effect March 1st and... Read More.