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May tapped as Deere's new CEO

08/30/19 9:49 AM By Hannah Pagel

John May has been tapped by the board of directors for Deere & Company as its new CEO, putting him in charge of the equipment giant as it tries to navigate a turbulent farm economy.

CEOs are on the move and salary levels are, too

09/12/18 6:55 AM By Sara Wyant, Spencer Chase, and Corryn La Rue

CEO salaries at major nonprofit trade organizations in the agriculture, food and energy space, for the most part, continue to trend upward. But experts say a series of retirements and departures by long-time industry veterans may dip pay scales downward, as newer executives step in.

Land O’Lakes names Beth Ford as new CEO

07/26/18 10:40 AM By Daniel Enoch

Beth Ford has been chosen to succeed Chris Policinski as president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc.

Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association

Dinneen to step down as RFA’s CEO

Geoff Cooper in line for RFA’s top job

07/18/18 1:31 PM By Daniel Enoch

The Renewable Fuels Association announced today that Bob Dinneen, who’s been the group’s president and CEO since 2001, will step aside in October to take up a senior advisory role. Executive Vice President Geoff Cooper will take over as president and chief executive.

American Soybean Association hires new CEO

02/12/18 1:09 PM By Sara Wyant

The American Soybean Association (ASA) board tapped a familiar farm hand to lead their organization.

Dana Brooks named CEO at Pet Food Institute

01/29/18 1:27 PM By Daniel Enoch

Dana Brooks, a veteran government affairs professional, has been named the next president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute.

Farm, food, energy CEO compensation continues to climb

09/06/17 6:49 AM By Sara Wyant and Ali Luety

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2017 - CEO salaries at major nonprofit trade organizations in the agriculture, food and energy space have been trending upward for several years and this year is no exception.

Renewable Energy Group CEO Daniel Oh resigns

Howard named interim CEO

07/05/17 12:00 PM By Daniel Enoch

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2017 – Daniel J. Oh has resigned as president and chief executive of Renewable Energy Group, the Ames, Iowa-based company said today. Oh also stepped down from REG’s board, which appointed long-time director Randy Howard as interim president and CEO.

NACD President Tim Palmer

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Tim Palmer, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts. With a continued emphasis on climate change and sustainability in Washington, the work of conservation stewards nationwide is coming into clear view. The Iowa farmer says conservation practices help to mitigate national disasters like floods and wildfires. Palmer welcomes new initiatives by farm groups and USDA to reduce farming’s environmental impact while increasing productivity. Conservation programs survived debate in the 2018 farm bill, but Palmer says program funds should be maintained and staff restored to local conservation offices.

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Meet the Farm Hand

02.19.2020

Meet the Farm Hand: Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, USTR

In this interview, we sit down with Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, assistant U.S. Trade Representative for agricultural affairs and commodity policy at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. We discuss past trade deals, her favorite negotiations to work on, how one balances a personal life with working on U.S. trade deals, and her plans after retirement.

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