Climate change, poverty and hunger, habitat preservation – these are just some of the challenges facing the world today, and agriculture holds the key to unlock these challenges. And it can be done one-season/one-meal at time. But it’s going take perspiration and ingenious thinking to make this a reality. At Context, we are uniquely positioned to tackle some of these changes and bring innovations to market.
James E. Mann, Ph.D., has more than twenty years of leadership and business experience in agricultural life science businesses. His business background includes global business planning, finance, licensing, business development, and acquisitions in both small and large company settings. James also brings strong diversity as someone who has led numerous product development activities and teams across multiple crops, chemistries, and technologies.
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
Calvin provides business, market and financial analysis support to client projects across the ag value chain as an Analyst at Context. Project areas to date include inputs, animal ag, agtechand investments. His background is based in strategic management and finance concentrations with focus areas including financial forecasting, data analysis, competitive strategy and risk management. His work at Context has included:
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
Craig brings 25 years of hands on experience in the Midwest corn and soybean seed industry to The Context Network. He has worked in various capacities with most major US seed players and is highly knowledgeable in many aspects of the business operations, environment and people involved in the industry. His expertise spans the following areas:
Market Sector Expertise: AG Development, AG Innovation, AG Inputs, AG Investment, AG Outputs Distribution, AG Production, AG Sustainability, Food Distribution / Retail, Food Processing / Manufacturing,
Services Expertise: Insights, Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting,
Geographical Region: North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, EEMEA,
CONVERSATIONS IN CONTEXT As agriculture and food industries strive to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, organizations across food, fuel, and fiber supply chains are increasingly focused on carbon reductions as a key metric of success. Net-zero commitments supported by carbon-smart agriculture initiatives are gaining momentum in hopes of unlocking new value for … Continue reading Beyond Carbon: Taking a Systems Approach to Sustainability →
While other protein production sectors may be making headlines during COVID-19, those along the egg supply chain are not immune to disruption. Members throughout egg’s supply chain are working through challenges presented to their triple bottom lines during this unprecedented time. Eggs, you see, are not just produced for supermarket shelves. No. They serve a … Continue reading The Unintended Consequences: Enhancing Resiliency in the Egg Supply Chain, Part 1 →
Many food and agribusiness companies across the value chain are reassessing their strategies in light of significant ongoing industry shifts. Among these shifts, changing consumer preferences now require the food distribution chain to deliver healthier and more environmentally friendly products; advances in technology provide stakeholders with access to unprecedented volumes of information; consolidation at multiple … Continue reading A Holistic Approach to Strategy Implementation →
Embracing technology does not come easily to all farmers, and Ed Kasper sees a business opportunity in that reality. Kasper, a farmer and precision ag equipment dealer in northern Illinois, is preparing to offer custom planting services in his area. He figures he can share the benefits of new planter technology with farmers who aren’t ready … Continue reading Building The Business Case For Custom Planting →
The Context Network made a strong commitment as a diamond sponsor of the Women in Agribusiness Summit on September 24-26, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes three minutes is all you need. Priyamvadha “Priya” Sivakumar made the most of her three minutes when she met Context Principal Asha Lundal in passing at the Women in Agribusiness … Continue reading The Context Network Invests in Women in Agribusiness →
Farmers have long relied on trusted service providers to advise them on equipment, crop inputs, accounting, and more. The concept of “great service” is intertwined with the familiar face of an agronomist or local tractor dealer, a warm handshake, and a conversation in the field or across a desk. While the need for trustworthy service isn’t … Continue reading The Future Face of Service →
