Chad Huyser has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Industries, a leading manufacturer of livestock watering solutions and a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Huyser will lead the company’s continued evolution into a high-growth agricultural equipment and technology-enabled services platform through…
More DetailsBy K&R Principals Jon Leafstedt and Aaron Locker We recently attended the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco, connecting with entrepreneurs, investors, and agribusiness leaders shaping the future of agriculture. While attendance was slightly lower than in previous years, the event still offered a valuable opportunity to engage in…
More DetailsAs Released by Låkril Technologies Låkril Technologies, a pioneer in bio-focused process technology and catalyst development, today announced the appointment of Justin Brown as Chief Executive Officer. Justin’s leadership will accelerate the company's mission to replace petroleum-based feedstock with sustainable, agricultural alternatives, enabling seamless drop-in solutions for the global chemical…
More DetailsAs Published by DLF We are pleased to announce that Matt Fanta will be joining DLF as Executive Vice President for North America, effective October 21, 2025. Matt brings a wealth of experience from the agricultural industry, with an impressive track record across the seed and nutrition sectors. Most recently,…
More DetailsAs 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 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…
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