Finding Light in Their Legacy I’ve written several times about this time of the year being a special one for my family. For 45 years, my father and sister celebrated their birthdays together. With their birthdays two days apart, it was natural that we would get together to celebrate each year. Over the span of just a little more than 13 months, we lost them both, a great impact to our small family of four. My mother and I were very fortunate to have the support of our close-knit family business as well as family and friends, but the grieving process takes its own path for every individual in every situation. Saturday, on what would have been Aoife’s birthday, I received a note from a great friend of hers, remembering happy moments with her and offering support and condolences. He recommended a podcast that had helped him in his own loss, one that I had not come across before: “All There is with Anderson Cooper,” which explores Cooper’s grief in losing his mother and how it brought back the pain of the death of his father and brother years earlier. He has subsequently interviewed many other leading lights and guests about their own personal stories of loss. While listening to the first two episodes, I found myself in tears several times, touched by shared experiences and poignant learnings. I have picked a few more to listen to, and I would say if you have lost someone close or know someone who has, I hope this podcast may help you to heal. When my father passed away, I realized I was now part of a club of those who have lost someone close, a club we almost all will be part of, and few of us are prepared to join. Both my sister and father went too soon. They each left legacies that were uniquely their own. My own personal experience with grief was certainly made easier by leaning into their legacies and asking others for help to live them out. However, the process of grieving and healing is a journey, and such a uniquely human experience. As this topic is so personal, perhaps it’s one we don’t talk about enough, keeping our pain and our process to ourselves, which is why I was so impressed with Anderson deciding to make it the topic of his podcast. For me, there are a few learnings. When we lost my father, a great friend told me, “The depth of our love is the depth of our pain,” and I have found that to certainly be the case. I have also found that the more open we are to that pain, the more we accept and reflect on it, the more a source of power, belief and love that it becomes. I love my sister and my father more today than I ever have, and I will yet more tomorrow, as with each day I understand them better and find their own lives a greater source of inspiration. I walk in their shoes each day, and I find in the comments of others or my own thoughts what would have been their sage advice. It’s been nine years since we had a Lyons family celebration together in August, and as we move toward a decade, I’ve decided this year to go deeper into understand grief and think about how I can help others the way Aoife would have, and communicate the way my father would have, because this is a club we will all be part of someday — however, it is also one we can prepare ourselves to join. @andersoncooper #AllThereIs 🎧: open.spotify.com/show/4fm93O…

Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I’m reminded of the many remarkable Americans we’ve had the privilege of getting to know since our family came to the U.S. from Ireland more than 45 years ago.

From Muhammad Ali to Colin Powell, and featured here at our headquarters in Kentucky, the legendary Caroll Spinney, whose work lines this very hall and helped shape so many of our childhoods, we have been fortunate to be inspired by individuals who embody the creativity, character and spirit of this country.

As America celebrates this milestone year and serves as one of the hosts to the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we hope our international guests will experience the same warmth, opportunity and optimism that first drew us to Kentucky.

Happy Fourth of July.

Relationships are still the foundation of good business.    My father often said, “Make a friend.” It sounds simple, but I believe it is more relevant today than ever before.

One of the best pieces of advice I received early in my career was simple: take risks. At the time, the opportunity felt massive — but when I put it in perspective, I realized most roles are not final exams. They’re training grounds. We’re not here to manage incremental growth. We’re here to move things forward. That requires a willingness to try, to stretch and to learn — even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. In a world that values certainty, taking thoughtful risks is becoming a rare and valuable skill. So this week: where can you take one?

As we enter the last few days of the year, I’ve been reflecting on a moment that means a great deal to me and to our @Alltech family — the 20th anniversary of the Alltech Celebration of Song. The idea for this tradition began years ago on a trip to Brazil with my father. While walking the streets of Curitiba, we unexpectedly witnessed children from the Banco Bradesco Foundation choir singing Christmas songs from the windows of the historic Palácio Avenida. In that moment, my father knew he wanted to bring that same sense of joy and connection back home to Kentucky. The first person he called to make it happen was Dr. Everett McCorvey — and Celebration of Song was born. My father believed business should make a difference through purpose, joy and community. Celebration of Song is one of the ways we continue to bring that belief to life. This year’s program was one of our most dynamic yet — from engaging moments of audience participation and the warm presence of our talented emcee, @WKYT's India Jones, to powerful performances by Angela Brown and Dr. Michael Preacely. The evening was elevated by an incredible orchestra and the artistry of pianist Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay, whose performance last year earned a Josie Award for Musician of the Year in the piano category. The program also featured a moving solo by one of our Alltech Scholars from northeast China, Bizhou Chang. Together, it was fresh, engaging and truly global. The event also highlighted its generational spirit, with talented current and former students from the @UKOperaTheatre, a pre-show performance by Uniting Voices Lexington and a special appearance by Dr. Everett McCorvey’s daughter, Elizabeth, and her band, Elizabeth and Her Band. I’m deeply grateful to our media and events team and the many people behind the scenes who bring this to life with such care and excellence each year. It was especially meaningful to welcome Lexington @MayorGorton, who officially recognized December 14, 2025, as Alltech Celebration of Song Day as part of the city’s 250th anniversary — an incredible reminder that our family has been a part of this community for nearly 20% of the city’s history, something that struck me to think about the future and how much more we can do. Thank you to everyone who made this year so memorable. The music continues — and so does the impact.

Trust is built in drops, lost in buckets. 💧 At 20, Jodie Sloss went from equestrian to racing a car worth hundreds of thousands — as the *only woman* on the grid. 🏎️ How? It’s all about trust. Here’s her story… 👇 #TrustInDrops

The first company name I can remember, besides our own, is ADM — a name I’ve heard since I was 3 years old, and likely even earlier. My father’s very first order — and his second, for those who know the story of @Alltech’s beginnings — came from ADM (@ADMupdates). That early vote of confidence helped shape our story. Over the decades, the relationship between our two companies has only grown stronger. We’ve long explored ways to partner more deeply, and now the time is right to align our passionate teams, proven products and shared values. That’s why today feels like both a milestone for our business and a full-circle moment for me personally. What began with a single order decades ago has now evolved into something much greater: we have signed an agreement to form a new joint venture that brings together ADM’s U.S. feed business with Alltech’s @HubbardFeeds in the U.S. and Masterfeeds in Canada. This partnership combines the complementary strengths of our businesses — the expertise of our people, extensive manufacturing capabilities, trusted product portfolios and deep knowledge of nutrition science. Together, we are building something greater than the sum of its parts, with the shared goal of advancing animal nutrition and delivering our customers every advantage. By joining forces, we can offer more than we ever could alone: broader capabilities, practical solutions and an uncompromising commitment to our customers’ success. This is a milestone moment — one that sets the stage for the continued growth of our North America feed business and enhances the advantage we can deliver to those we serve.

We are so saddened to hear about the loss of a great hero — someone who made the world feel both smaller and more connected. Through NASA astronaut Jim Lovell’s storytelling, he didn’t just show us the vastness of space — he brought us along with him. And through his actions, he showed us the immensity of his courage. I can remember exactly where I was when he spoke about the Apollo 13 mission at the Alltech ONE Conference in 2016: on the edge of my seat. I remember thinking, “How can this man bring this story to life so vividly after telling it as many times as there are stars in the sky?” Yet it felt as if he was speaking just to me, sharing the tale for the very first time. That talk remains one of the best I have ever heard. At the time, I would never have imagined how impactful his lessons would become for me: “You have to be able to think outside the box,” said Lovell. “You need good leadership. Be prepared, so that you won’t panic. You have to take what you have, figure out who can help you, and work through it.” Thank you, Captain Lovell, for showing us that leadership isn’t just about having the answers. It’s about staying calm under pressure, staying curious and bringing others along with you. You made the world feel smaller — and yet, your legacy is larger than life.

I saw this graphic recently and couldn’t stop thinking about how closely it mirrors the journey many of us are on — especially those walking the founder’s path or leading in uncertain times. The truth is, confidence doesn’t just arrive. It’s built — layer by layer — by doing hard things. By stepping beyond comfort, through fear, into learning and growth. Looking back, I’m not sure I was ever truly “ready” for any of the roles I’ve held. But each one — especially the difficult ones — was preparing me for the role I have now. And this holds true for many Alltechians. My father believed in pushing us beyond our areas of expertise, encouraging us to take on more, to move into the unfamiliar. And it was that discomfort that laid the foundation for confidence and, eventually, transformation and innovation. It reminded me of what President John F. Kennedy said in his famous 1962 speech at Rice University when rallying support for the space race: “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.” That mindset applies far beyond space exploration. It applies to leadership. To agriculture. To personal growth. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to take the next step. That’s where the change happens. That’s where you grow. That’s where you lead.

Taking the stage at #GAFFFF2025.

Thanks for the motivation, Jodie. Hopefully Alex can kick it into gear like you!

Friends — the best part about a year is that it has a beginning, an end and a really long middle.

There’s still time to set (or reset) your goals for 2025. Ten of us in the 25K push-up group have already hit our target, but we’re not stopping. We’re still pushing — for ourselves, for each other, and for a bigger purpose: raising $100,000 for the Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation.

So far, with the Foundation’s match and my own, we’ve raised $42,063 toward that goal.

Whether you’re starting, restarting, or simply looking for a way to give back, this is a great moment to join us. The Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation supports causes close to our hearts — agriculture, education, and communities in need.

Let’s keep going. Together, we can turn effort into impact. donate.pearselyonsace.org/ca… #2025KCharitableChallenge

FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY PLANS ✅ Make a to-do list ✅ Sip on @TownBranch_KY ✅ Bet on #McCauleysFeeds In Kentucky, spring doesn’t just arrive — it charges in on four hooves.
 As the world turns its eyes to the Oaks and the Derby this weekend, we celebrate more than a race. We celebrate heritage, horsemanship and our deep connection to the land.
 At Alltech, we’re proud to support that legacy through McCauley’s — our equine nutrition company and trusted partner to breeders and trainers across the industry since 1938. Many of this weekend’s contenders were #RaisedOnMcCauleys — a quiet mark of preparation behind every bold stride.   So, wherever you’re watching, raise a Town Branch Mint Julep and toast to the fastest two minutes in sports. #KentuckyDerby

What started as a personal challenge — 25,000 push-ups in a year — quickly turned into something much bigger. And much more meaningful. Seven individuals crushed that goal in just three months. Now, some are aiming for 50,000, 75,000, even 100,000 push-ups. The camaraderie and encouragement surrounding this challenge have been incredible, uniting colleagues across the globe in ways we didn’t expect. But it’s never just about the numbers — it’s about purpose. Inspired by our colleague Grace O’Neill, and in memory of Hazel Lube — the daughter of our dear friend Mary Lube — we’re taking on a new challenge: A Half for Hazel. Next week, a group of us will run the Horse Capital Half Marathon in Lexington, raising funds for Little Way Cancer Support Service — an organization that provided vital care and compassion to Hazel and her family in Ireland. Our goal: $15,000 for a small but mighty group making a big impact. This is more than a race. It’s a tribute. It’s a way to keep Hazel’s light alive and extend that support to others who need it. We hope others will be inspired and take the rest of the year to take on this challenge — perhaps even completing their own Half for Hazel by the end of 2025. Whether you join us in Kentucky, run your own half marathon, or simply cheer us on from wherever you are — we’d love for you to be part of this journey. You can support me or take on your own challenge here: donate.pearselyonsace.org/fu… #AHalfForHazel #2025KCharitableChallenge

When was the last time you wrote a thank-you note? My mother recently got a handwritten note from a vocalist honored at this year’s @Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. A small act, but it hit deep — for her and everyone who saw it. It reminded me of Dad’s tradition: signing every Symposium proceedings copy with a personal message. I’d find him in the “little house,” buried in books, crafting connections that lasted a lifetime. It wasn’t just habit — it was virtue, fueled by his love for people. Even now, in a digital age, pen-on-paper (or a bottle of @TownBranch_KY Bourbon) stands out. Research backs it: Psychological Science says we underestimate gratitude’s impact — recipients feel happier and more valued than we think. Leadership’s no different. @HarvardBiz reports appreciated teams are more motivated and engaged. In a survey, 70% said gratitude from a boss would boost their self-worth; 81% would work harder. Yet, many face a “gratitude gap” at work. Gratitude’s a skill. @HarvardHealth links it to stronger relationships, better well-being, even physical health. A note, a word, a gesture — it’s not just for them. It builds respect, connection, and leadership that lasts.