Business: Agribusiness

Wilbur-Ellis hires new branch sales manager to service southeastern South Dakota    BERESFORD, S.D. – November 08, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced that it has acquired the assets of a seed business that provides DeKalb/Asgrow high-yield seed…

Fertilizer plant set to be completed in 2014 as company aims to expand agriculture services in Nebraska   YORK, Neb. – Sept. 30, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company’s Agribusiness Division, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced that it is moving forward with plans to…

Company recognized for its outstanding environmental stewardship  Walnut Creek, Calif. – August 21, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company’s Agribusiness Division, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, was awarded the Environmental Respect Regional Award for its facility in Edmore, Mich., in 2013. The Environmental Respect Awards are conducted by Croplife Media…

Leader in crop production technology brings value, total solutions approach to agricultural producers   WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – July 12, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of Blue River Ag Supply LLC, located in…

Company is committed to local FFA through support of alfalfa trial incorporating good stewardship and agricultural practices  EHRENBERG, Ariz. – April 16, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company in Ehrenberg, Arizona is reaching out to support the local FFA chapter in Parker, Arizona. Ryan McGuire, a former FFA student from 2000-2004 and PCA with Wilbur-Ellis since 2010, is helping…

Wilbur-Ellis sees growth opportunities in seed, aerial application, nutrition, and crop protection in Nebraska   WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – March 28, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of Orchard Fertilizer Service, Inc.  Located in…

New facility provides growth opportunities in existing Wilbur-Ellis coverage-area of Southwest Michigan  Walnut Creek, Calif. — March 25, 2013 — Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced that it has acquired the assets of S&S Agricultural Supply L.L.C., a high-value,…

Wilbur-Ellis continues Midwest expansion; company sees fertilizer, plant protection and aerial application growth opportunities   WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – March 20, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of Chester Farm Service Corporation.  Located in…

Company is committed to providing aerial application solutions to growers; continues agriculture investment in South Central United States        WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Feb. 28, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of Nueces Ag,…

Company promotes good stewardship and agricultural practices with cover crops and buffer strips  SALINAS, Calif. – November 26, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, is now offering cover crop seed and planting services to central coast California farmers to support their stewardship…