b'Biotalys and Novozymes announce successful Evoca feasibility studyBiotalys and Novozymes announced the successful outcome of the feasibility study for Evoca, Biotalys first proprietary biocontrol product candidate. Novozymes obtained proof of concept for a new manufacturing process that offers potential significant cost of goods and scaling advantages, thereby broad-ening the commercial potential of Evoca as a novel biofungicide.Canadian Report Shows Impact ofLabor Shortage on AgAt 74% nearly three-quarters of Canadian agribusi-nesses owners working more hours to make up for lack of staff, a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said. Nearly half of agri-businesses have had to turn down sales or contracts due to labor shortages, while 41% have had to decrease service offerings. In a news release on the report CFIB said it urges policymakers to address chronic labor shortages in agriculture by focusing on the underlying issues exacerbating theAgBiome Announces Laura Potter as Chief problem. Science OfficerAgBiome is delighted to announce Laura Potter as PEOPLE NEWS Chief Science Officer. In this role, Laura is responsi-Chad Stone Joins Albaugh Seed TreatmentBrettYoungble for leading and enhancing AgBiomes discovery Sales Team platform, according to a release from AgBiome. She Albaugh, LLC announced that Chad Stone has joinedannounceswill drive AgBiomes scientific strategy and innovative the company as a key account manager on the com- vision to leverage our collection for product discovery panys seed treatment team, working with custom- that Wayneand delivery.ers across the Central and Eastern Corn Belt. ChadUnger will brings more than 25 years of seed and crop protectionBASF Confirms Chairman of the Board of industry experience in sales leadership and marketjoin its boardExecutive Directors and Appoints Chief development. of directorsFinancial OfficerThe supervisory board of BASF SE extended the Vive Crop Protection Expands Leadership Team effectiveappointment of Martin Brudermller as BASFs chair-Vive Crop Protection expands its leadership teamJanuary 1,man of the board of executive directors until the end with the addition of Doug Baumann, vice presidentof the 2024. Brudermllers appointment was origi-of Product Development, and the promotions of Sara2023. nally scheduled to end in 2023. Brudermller has been Zinck to vice president of Marketing, and Robertchairman of the board of executive directors of BASF Khazam to general counsel. SE since 2018 and a board member since 2006. In addition, the supervisory board has appointed Dirk Joost van Regteren Joins Solynta as CCO Elvermann as the new CFO and chief digital officer. Dutch hybrid potato innovator Solynta announced the appointment of Joost van Regteren as its chief com- BrettYoung Adds Wayne Unger to its Boardmercial officer. In this new position, van Regteren willBrettYoung announces that Wayne Unger will join be responsible for the downstream part of Solynta,its board of directors effective January 1, 2023. As leading product management, commercial and go- previously announced, Unger will be retiring as an to-market strategies. Current Commercial Directoremployee from BrettYoung on Dec. 31, 2022. Unger Charles Miller shifts his full focus to a new role as direc- joined BrettYoung in 1998 and has been involved in tor of business development. the Canadian forage and turf seed industry serving domestic and international markets since 1995.88/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2023'