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Business Digest Highlights
Case IH introduces Patriot 50 Series sprayers
Case IH is adding the Patriot 50 Series sprayer to its lineup of self-propelled application equipment. With an exceptional operator environment, complete vehicle control, enhanced connectivity solutions and integrated spray technology, the series sprayer is designed to help operators work more productively and achieve high-efficiency spraying. Three new models – the Patriot 3250, 4350 and 4450 – are available to order for fall 2022.
Contact your local dealer or visit Case IH for more information.
Dairy Farmers of America’s Smith to retire at the end of 2022, Rodenbaugh named successor
The board of directors of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced the appointment of Dennis Rodenbaugh to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective at the end of 2022. Rodenbaugh will succeed Richard P. (Rick) Smith, who plans to retire after leading the organization for the past 16 years.
Rodenbaugh, who has a background in dairy farm management and ownership as well as banking and finance, currently serves as executive vice president and president, council operations and ingredients solutions for DFA. He has led numerous business units since joining the organization in 2007, including DFA’s milk marketing, member services and global ingredient divisions. Rodenbaugh has led initiatives to drive member services, customer relationships, operational efficiencies, business development and marketing strategies designed to deliver value to DFA member-owners and meet the needs of our valued customers and consumers. As part of DFA’s senior management team, he has helped lead strategic planning, crisis preparedness, business continuity and other enterprise-wide initiatives.
Visit Dairy Farmers of America for more information.
Castonguay appointed to lead Saputo U.S. dairy division
Saputo appointed Lyne Castonguay as president and chief operating officer of its U.S. dairy division. She joined the company in February 2021 as deputy president and chief operating officer of the U.S. Dairy Division. Castonguay will continue to report to Carl Colizza, Saputo North America president and chief operating officer.
Zero Waste Solutions provider Trident under new ownership
Trident announced that the transition of the company earlier this year to its new entity, Trident TNZ LLC, has been successfully completed.
Under the leadership of the previous founder and owner, Kerry Doyle, the company has gone through a rapid growth cycle and established a leading position as a supplier of resource recovery solutions, in particular for the livestock…
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