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Legacy Soil & Land Advisors is quickly becoming a leading name in the world of agricultural consulting. Established with the goal of helping landowners maximize the value and productivity of their properties, the company stands at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative that is reshaping the way soil health is understood, managed, and monetized. At the helm of the company is Mike Newsom, whose entrepreneurial journey began with a simple investment strategy. “I started out purchasing agricultural land in Tennessee and Arkansas," says Newsom, CEO, and a Member/ Corporate Partner of Agronomic Science Foundation(ASF), Soil Science Society of America(SSSA), Crop Science Society of America(CSSA), American Society of Agronomy(ASA). What began as a way to diversify his investment portfolio quickly turned into something greater. As he started acquiring land primarily for recreation such as waterfowl hunting, turkey hunting, and deer hunting, he discovered an opportunity that would change his approach to land ownership and also create an entirely new niche within the agricultural sector. Newsom’s background as an entrepreneur meant that he was no stranger to managing multiple revenue streams, and with his growing interest in land investment, he saw a need to optimize his financial strategy. Faced with a significant tax obligation, Newsom enlisted the help of an ex-IRS agent and one of the top agricultural accounting firms in the nation.
Top Agronomic Field Trial Management Software 2026
QuickTrials was built to address the growing complexity of agronomic field trials. Teams must plan effectively, collect accurate data in real-world conditions, monitor progress across locations, and turn results into timely decisions. The end-to-end SaaS platform enables agronomy teams to perform all these within a single, structured environment. As trial programs expand across crops, regions and regulatory environments, fragmented tools and manual processes often create inefficiencies that compound quickly. A centralized data warehouse sits at the core of the QuickTrials platform, supported by built-in analytics, AI-driven insights and seamless third-party integrations. By providing all teams with access to the same structured data in real time, the platform helps them coordinate more effectively. “Each person involved in the trial has access to near real-time data, enabling them to react sooner and make more informed choices,” says Eric Seuret, CEO. Customers consistently highlight the support of the QuickTrials team as a differentiator. Updates are often implemented quickly in response to feedback, and the team remains readily available to answer questions and resolve issues. The outcomes are impressive. Field trial results become available 90 percent faster, trial management costs are reduced by around 71 percent and data error rates drop by 55 percent. In addition to these, organizations save on staff training investment by up to 90 percent..
Grain Bins and Storage Solutions
Buffalo Grain Systems is setting the benchmark for quality and durability with its high-end grain storage equipment and consultancy services. A farmer's dedication to the harvest process is matched by a trusted partner committed to designing grain systems that maximize efficiency, stand the test of time, and deliver flawless performance for the next 40 years. “This mindset stems from my industrial and federal construction career, where I prioritized building it right the first time to avoid the need for warranty work or callbacks,” says Bailey Buffalo, founder. Each of Buffalo Grain Systems’ projects begins with a blank slate, enabling a design that meets the client’s current needs while accommodating future growth and expansion. The strong emphasis on quality led to a partnership with Chief Agri, the company’s primary supplier of bins, belt and drag conveyors, and bucket elevators. Chief Agri shares the same commitment to excellence, delivering durable, industry-leading performance. From steel strength to corrugation design and galvanized coating thickness, along with the strongest standard roof in the industry, their equipment really frees Buffalo Grain Systems up to provide the longest-lasting solutions for farm and commercial grain storage. Distinguishing Buffalo Grain Systems is its willingness to go the extra mile. It provides a tailored quote only after conducting a thorough inspection and assessment of the site conditions. The Buffalo team is currently working with a client in Louisiana to select the optimal location for their 500k bushel facility, factoring in truck traffic and the proximity of natural gas lines to accommodate future dryer upgrades.
CXO INSIGHTS
Empowering Animal Welfare Through Sound Science-Based Solutions
Karen Christensen, Senior Director of Animal Welfare, Tyson Foods
The Case for More Variety in Agriculture and Diets
Christina Skonberg, Head of Sustainability & Mission, Simple Mills
The Path to Sustainable Agriculture Through Collaboration and Innovation
Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, Tate & Lyle
A Strategic Approach to Product Marketing
Jessica Blondeel, Director of Communications and Digital Marketing, Puratos
Proactively Welcoming the Food Evolution
Scott M. Danchise, Food Service Director, The Nutrition Group
Beef Sustainability Starts from the Ground Up: The Role of Soil Health
Carlos Marcelo Saviani, Beef Sustainability Director, Cargill
SFE - Safe Serving in Schools - Its Safety First for School Nutrition
Chef Jason Schwartz, Director of Safety and Risk Management, SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence
IN FOCUS
Soil Micronutrient Analysis for Agronomic Innovation
The shift in agriculture towards micronutrient mapping highlights its importance for sustainable intensification, enabling data-driven farming and public access to vital soil health information.
Data-Driven Innovation Transforming Agronomic Field Trial Management
Agronomic field trial management software improves research accuracy and supports data-driven decisions across modern agricultural innovation ecosystems.
EDITORIAL
Operational Intelligence Across Modern Agriculture
Today’s agribusiness landscape is defined by a sharper focus on measurable outcomes, regulatory clarity, and disciplined use of data across the value chain. This edition of Agri Business Review examines how scienceled analysis and operational rigor are reshaping decision-making, from soil health and land valuation to field trials and food system accountability.
Our cover story features Legacy Soil & Land Advisors which is recognized as the Top Soil Micronutrient Analysis 2026 for redefining how land value is understood and optimized. By applying defensible soil micronutrient analysis aligned with Section 180 of the IRS Code, the firm enables farmers and landowners to translate excess soil nutrients into legitimate tax deductions. This approach not only improves financial outcomes but also levels the playing field for small and mid-sized farms that historically lacked access to such strategies.
Extending this focus on data-driven decision-making, QuickTrials, recognized as Top Agronomic Field Trial Management Software 2026 addresses a persistent industry challenge: fragmented trial data and slow decision cycles. By unifying planning, data collection, monitoring, and analysis within a single environment, QuickTrials enables near real-time visibility, significant cost reduction, and improved data integrity. Its impact demonstrates how structured digital infrastructure can materially accelerate agronomic research and outcomes at scale.
This issue also broadens the conversation beyond technology and analytics to the systems that underpin trust and accountability in modern agriculture. Within the livestock sector, Tyson Foods highlights how animal wellbeing is increasingly guided by science-based standards, measurable benchmarks, and continuous improvement rather than aspirational commitments. From Bel US, insights into sustainability and regenerative agriculture underscore the need to embed responsibility across the entire value chain, aligning environmental stewardship with long-term economic resilience for farmers, communities, and ecosystems.
Together, these perspectives reinforce a clear message: leadership in modern agribusiness is earned through disciplined execution, credible data, and decisions that stand up to scrutiny. We invite readers to engage deeply with this edition and explore how these models are shaping a more resilient and accountable agricultural future.
