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www.SugarProducer.com 9 News and Updates from the Sugarbeet Industry Anuvia Adds to Team Anuvia Plant Nutrients announces that Jim Byrum is joining the company as director of government affairs. In his new position, Byrum will be responsible for interacting with policy leaders within government and NGOs about Anuvia and the opportunities presented by its innovative fertilizer technology, including SymTRX, Anuvia's sustainable, enhanced-efficiency slow-release plant nutrient developed for the agricultural markets. Byrum has worked in public affairs and agricultural advocacy at the state, regional and national level for more than 30 years. Irrigation Association Awards Scholarships The Irrigation Association recently announced the winners of its 2020 scholarship program. In its fourth year, the program awarded 22 scholarships to students are from colleges and universities around the nation pursuing careers in the irrigation field. The winners of the 2020 Irrigation Association scholarship program are: • Zoe Amerigian—Texas A&M University • Aspen Barker—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College • Kelby Biswell—University of Arkansas • Alejandra Celio—Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo • Katrina Coyan—Kansas State University • Killian Delaney—Southeast Missouri State University • Kolton Dickinson—Kansas State University • Kyle Esquer—Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo • Thomas Gabel—The Pennsylvania State University • Nicole Guise—The Pennsylvania State University • Derek Herbst—Brigham Young University • Tai-Renee King—Cuyahoga Community College • Kacie Melville—Oregon State University • Ignacio Moreno—Cal Poly, Pomona • Renee Murphy—Cal Poly, Pomona • Mariah Porfily—Eastern Oregon University • Suzee Ramirez—Saddleback College • Kaleb Roberson—Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo • Benjamin Rowley—Brigham Young University-Idaho • Carlton Squire—Snow College • Erik Van Dyke—Yakima Valley College • Christine Villa—Saddleback College The 2021 scholarship program will open this fall with a deadline of Feb. 15, 2021. To learn more about program requirements and the application process, visit www.irrigation.org/scholarships. n Jim Byrum Kyle Renninger Anuvia Plant Nutrients announces that Kyle Renninger has also joined Anuvia as its chief financial officer. In his new position, Renninger will be a senior executive responsible for managing financial actions and planning and analyzing the company's financial status. As Anuvia's CFO, Renninger will use his skills in finance to advance market growth of the company's innovative, bio-based and sustainable products, including SymTRX for agriculture. Renninger brings 15 years of experience in his career leading the financial analysis and planning for multiple global agricultural businesses.