NAFB Blog

For many women in male-dominated industries, advancing into executive leadership can feel like navigating a narrow path. For Abbey Flury, a U.S. native working in Switzerland, the journey has been both swift and intentional. At just 31 years old, the interim chief marketing officer - global marketing & communications manager of Ecorobotix, a Swiss-based ag-tech company, is carving out space for herself—and others—at the decision-making table.

Kyle Bauer, a longtime broadcaster in the farm broadcasting industry, was recently inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) Hall of Fame. The honor came as a surprise to Bauer, who has dedicated over 30 years to both agriculture and broadcast journalism. 

John Block, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, recently published his book titled Pigs, Politics, Persistence: The Life and Legacy of John “Jack” Block. 

Michelle Egan, a seasoned marketing professional in the animal health industry, was named 2025 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Marketer of the Year. She was honored at the NAMA Spring Conference in Kansas City on April 10, 2025.

Brownfield Ag News is excited to announce that Kellan Heavican recently rejoined the Brownfield team as the anchor/reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. His first day back was March 31, 2025.