AgGrad Announces Locus AG’s Keith Heidecorn Part of the 30 Under 30 Class for 2020
On National Ag Day, AgGrad announced Keith Heidecorn, of Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), as one of the winners of the 2020 AgGrad 30 Under 30 Awards. The program was created to celebrate the young professionals shaping the future of agriculture. Eighteen judges selected winners from peer and self-nominations based on contributions in their career, community and the industry at large. Winners, including Heidecorn, will be featured on AgGrad’s social media channels and in a special print and online publication.
Locus Agricultural Solutions Brings on New CEO to Drive Climate-Smart Farming Initiatives
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), an agtech B Corp™ dedicated to leading the climate-smart agriculture trend, has hired Grant Aldridge to drive its sustainability initiatives as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Aldridge will take over from acting CEO Paul Zorner who will now focus exclusively on his role as the company’s Chief Agronomist.
Locus AG Only U.S.-Based Finalist For Boldest AgriTech Global Award
Continuing its run of market-leading efforts, the Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) CarbonNOW™ program has been selected as the only U.S.-based finalist in the AgriTech category for the global BOLD Awards, with public voting closing on Tuesday, February 4.
Partnership Between Locus AG and Nori Sets the Stage for Monetizing Carbon Farming
Two of the most innovative startups in the carbon farming space, Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) and Nori, today announced a partnership that provides a pathway for payments to farmers harvesting carbon.
Cleantech Forum SF Taps Locus AG’s Chief Agronomist to Address Trend and Benefits of Agriculture Moving from Chemicals to Biologicals
Dr. Paul Zorner, Locus AG’s Chief Agronomist and CEO Emeritus, and Karthik Karathur, Locus AG’s President, will be at the Cleantech Forum San Francisco, Jan. 27 – 29.
Forbes Prestigious 30 Under 30 List for Science Honors Locus AG’s VP of Agricultural Operations
Forbes Magazine released its prestigious 30 Under 30 list of young entrepreneurs, risk-takers and game changers for 2020 and named Alex Fotsch, Vice President of Agricultural Operations at Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) one of 30 individuals in the science field who is redefining what it means to innovate and lead by example.
Locus Agricultural Solutions Joins World Leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) to Discuss Transforming Food and Agriculture Systems into Essential Climate Solutions
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), a certified B Corp™, is attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid (COP25) and has been invited to the Marrakech Partnership Roundtable on how to transform food and agriculture systems into essential climate solutions. The company will later join other B Corps on the main stage to announce a major climate commitment.
Rhizolizer Named Top Biological Tool for Carbon Removal and Agricultural Productivity in Global Crop Science Awards
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), a certified B Corp™ and U.S.-based agtech startup, today announced that Rhizolizer® won Best New Biological Product of 2019 in the Crop Science Awards’ biostimulant category due to its ability to remove record amounts of atmospheric carbon while sustainably growing more food.
Locus Agricultural Solutions’ Organic Soil “Probiotic” Named a Finalist for 2019 Best New Biological Product
Rhizolizer®, an agricultural soil “probiotic” treatment from certified B Corp™ Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), is a global finalist for Best New Biological Product of the Year, according to Agribusiness Intelligence, an international industry research firm that hosts the Crop Science Forum and Awards.
Locus Agricultural Solutions Becomes One of the First Ag Input Suppliers Globally to Receive B Corp Certification
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) today announced that it is a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™), a testament to the company’s commitment to balance profit and purpose and help build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.