AIGN adds new member to nursery association
The Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) recently announced the induction of a new member into the association: Potamia Fruit Breeding R&D Ltd. of Eskisehir, Turkey. According to a news release, the company is a partnership between Yasemin Evrenosog˘lu and the S.S. Ödemis Bademli Nursery and Agricultural Cooperative, and the company’s research is focused on the development of rootstocks and new fruit varieties. The addition of Potamia brings the AIGN to 12 members in major tree-fruit growing regions around the world.
Potamia will be represented on AIGN’s board of directors by Evrenosog˘lu, a professor at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. In addition to her work in academia, Evrenosog˘lu serves as the general manager of Potamia. Currently, her team is working on two national projects involving the crossbreeding of late-ripening Japanese plums and identifying commercial pear varieties with resistance to fire blight and pear psylla. “Our decision to become a member of the Associated International Group of Nurseries network is a reflection of our goal of becoming a global player in fruit tree production and breeding studies,” said Evrenosog˘lu. “Thanks to our cooperation with AIGN, we will strengthen international collaborations by following the latest developments in the sector and benefiting from information sharing from various geographies.”
“The opportunity to work with this prestigious company in the territory of Turkey provides AIGN and Potamia with extended commercial opportunities neither has had before, further helping fruit growers produce the latest proprietary fruit varieties for consumers and continuing global business competitiveness,” said Gavin Porter, CEO of AIGN.
For more information, visit: aign.org.
Redox celebrates 30 years with focus on bionutrients
Redox Bio-Nutrients is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with a continued commitment to improving soil health and growing strong plants through bionutrition, according to a news release.
“The right way to go about plant nutrition and soil health is to deal with input and outcome,” said Darin Moon, CEO of Redox. “Today’s scientific understandings will help growers radically increase nutrient efficiency and lower carbon emissions at the same time.”
The company provides carbon-based, efficient nutrition with biostimulant properties to agriculture and turf producers across the U.S. and internationally. Quantifiable benefits from biostimulants include improved size and firmness for multiple crops, as well as nitrogen efficiency gains while maintaining strong crop yield, according to the release.
For more information, visit: redoxgrows.com.
FieldClock introducing new payroll system
Labor-tracking software company FieldClock will debut a payroll system in March, the Wenatchee, Washington-based company recently announced.
The new system was developed in partnership with payroll company ADP. With FieldClock Payroll powered by ADP, growers will be able to track employees’ time and piecework in FieldClock and then run payroll directly in the admin site platform. The system provides secure management of advanced payroll functionality such as tax filings and reporting.
“We truly believe this will be the best payroll experience a small farm could ask for,” said FieldClock CEO Josh Farray, in a statement.
For more information, visit: fieldclock.com.
MGH Equipment announces transition in ownership
MGH Equipment LLC, a family-owned distributorship based in Okanogan, Washington, recently announced a change in ownership, according to a news release. Conor and Crystal Hamilton, son and daughter-in-law of founders Greg and Mary Hamilton, initiated the purchase process in January, marking a new chapter in the company’s history.
Founded in 2011, MGH Equipment specializes in distributing parts, tractors and equipment for Antonio Carraro and Olmi in the Western U.S. and Canada. Conor and Crystal bring a fresh perspective to the company and plan to continue the exceptional service MGH is known for while also expanding opportunities for both brands in the North American market, according to the release.
For more information, visit: antoniocarrarous.com.
Atticus expands ag division with new sales team member
Atticus recently announced the addition of industry expert Tim Wasko to its ag team, according to a news release. Serving as business unit lead for the West plus Florida and Georgia, Wasko will continue to promote the expansion of the company’s ag portfolio.
Wasko began his professional career in agriculture with The J.R. Simplot Co. upon graduating from Western Oregon University. In 2021, he was named vice president at ORCAL, where he was promoted to CEO and board chair.
“Atticus has so much momentum and excitement throughout the industry,” Wasko said. “I am excited to share that with our customers and continue to advance our retail distribution strategy within the market. I’m thrilled to be joining the team.”
For more information, visit: AtticusLLC.com.
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