Business: Agribusiness

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – November 15, 2012 –Wilbur-Ellis Company announced the promotions of Michael Wilbur to national director of Ag technology, and David Ferrell to national director of seed technology.   In the newly created role of national director of Ag technology, Wilbur’s key responsibility will be to lead the strategy and development of AgVerdict®, a comprehensive…

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – November 8, 2012 –Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, today announced the promotion of Troy Johnson to vice president of Midwest Operations. An area native, Johnson will lead the long-term strategy and direction of the geography, and continue to expand infrastructure and…

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — October 31, 2012 — Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of Mott Grain, located in Mott, N.D.  The acquisition broadens Wilbur-Ellis’ footprint in Southwest North Dakota and will complement the company’s aerial application business, the…

Purchase will provide local growers with an expanded range of products and services as Wilbur-Ellis continues South Dakota expansion   HURON, S.D. – September 14, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of crop protection, seed and nutritional products, announced it has acquired the assets of The Seed Store in Wessington Springs,…

Company helps fund cutting-edge drift tunnel system at the University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center  NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – June 18, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), contributed funding for a drift tunnel system at the UNL West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte.…

Company grows steadfast in their aerial application offerings with Washington acquisition; continues dedication to growers in the Northwest U.S.    WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – May 17, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in the distribution and marketing of crop protection, seed and nutritional products, announced today that it acquired the assets of Farm & Forest Helicopter…

Awards recognize the company for its exemplary environmental stewardship in Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota and Washington  WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – April 24, 2012 – Wilbur-Ellis Company’s Agribusiness Division, a marketer and distributor of crop protection, seed and nutritional products, was awarded four Environmental Respect State Awards in 2012.  The Environmental Respect Awards, sponsored by CropLife® magazine and DuPont…

Dillon, MT—December 22, 2010 – Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has purchased the assets of Cornell Fertilizer, which was established in 2002 by Craig Cornell.  “Cornell Fertilizer has made a name for itself in the Dillon area by providing quality fertilizer, crop production advice and custom application to its customers,” said Mike Thomas, vice…

San Francisco, CA.—December 23, 2009—Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has purchased the assets of Muckel’s Aerial, Inc., an aerial applicator and retailer of plant protection products, located in Prosser, NE and Hastings, NE. The transaction is effective December 22, 2009.  In making the announcement, John P. Thacher, Wilbur-Ellis Company President and CEO, commented on the opportunity…