b'sustainability challenges associated with palm oil, such as foodand Speech Communications and Rhetoric began her career at miles and palm oils impact on biodiversity. the SSC on September 20, 2021.Summit Seed Coatings and Midwest Seed CoatingInari Hires of Chief Information and Data OfficerAcquired by Tide Rock Holdings Enhancing efforts to effect sustainable improvements through Tide Rock Holdings recently completed the acquisition ofthe deep understanding of plants complex biological code, Inari Summit Seed Coatings and Midwest Seed Coating, two busi- has welcomed Dr. Rania Khalaf to its leadership team as its first nesses that specialize in high-volume custom seed coating forchief information and data officer.grass, alfalfa and forage legumes to improve seed viability and vigor. Arcadia Biosciences Announces Leadership TransitionArcadia Biosciences, Inc. announced that it has launched a PEOPLE NEWS national search for a new CEO as the company further expands Cibus Appoints Co-Founder Rory Riggs as Chiefinto the consumer packaged goods sector. CEO Matt Plavan Executive Officer will step down from the role once a successor is named, which is Cibus announced the appointment of Rory Riggs, co-founder,expected to occur by the end of the year.and chairman of Cibus, to serve as CEO. He will succeed Peter Beetham, PhD, also a Cibus co-founder, who has beenPRODUCT NEWSappointed president and COO of the 20-year-old company. Processor Premiums for Pioneer Brand Plenish High Oleic Soybeans to Increase in 2022Iowa State Seed Science Center Hires Calli Sandahl Consumer and food industry demand for healthier cooking oils When it comes to tackling problems, Iowa State Universitycontinues to rise, and Pioneer brand Plenish high oleic soybeans (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) Marketing Specialist Callioffer farmers a profitable way to meet this need. In 2022, the Sandahl doesnt give up until she finds a solution. She says thatprocessor-paid premiums on these specialty soybeans will sig-is one of her strongest assets. Sandahl, who graduated from ISUnificantly exceed 2021 premiums. Additionally, Pioneer is excited in 2015 with two bachelors degrees in Communications Studiesto announce a new agreement with Cargill that will increase the number of draw areas for Plenish soybeans in Midwest soybean states.Growers Edge Launches Digital Ag Lending PlatformGrowers Edge announced the launch of a fully digital financial software and services platform for the agriculture industry. The customizable platform is built for ag retailers and input manu-facturers of any size to process and manage loans quickly and efficiently. Powered by Growers Edge technology and software, the retailers branded online platform features apps for loan sub-mission, management, and payment to simplify the process for both retailers and their grower customers.Lavie Bio and United Agronomy Announce Signing of Distribution Agreement for Lavie Bios Inoculant ProductLavie Bio Ltd. and United Agronomy (UA) announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement, initially for spring wheat, for LAV.211, a Lavie developed inoculant. Under the terms of the agreement, LAV.211 will be distributed through UAs marketing channels in North Dakota, USA as part of UAs robust product offering, which includes top certified seed varieties and preferred seed treatments.The parties expect that initial mar-keting and commercialization activity will target the 2022 spring wheat season, in North Dakota.Marrone Bio Advances Novel HerbicidesMarrone Bio Innovations, Inc. is advancing three novel bio-herbicides in its research and development pipeline, further 144/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2021'