SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 24, 2023 – Where is the next breakthrough in agriculture coming from? The answer could be from the students who participated in the 2023 Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award. This video from the Innovation Award celebration features the winners of a $25,000 grand prize and four $5,000 honorable mention awards, along with…
In the second year for the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, the company congratulates five student teams from universities around the country for their innovative ideas about feeding a growing world population. The top honor of $25,000 was presented to the Grain Science Team from Kansas State University for their proposal to increase production of perennial crops. The team made the case that perennial crops…
SAN FRANCISCO – August 14, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley is assuming direct oversight of the company’s crop agriculture business, while continuing as Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO. This move comes as current Agribusiness President Mark Ripato prepares to retire at the end of 2023, and the company…
8.3-million-gallon liquid fertilizer distribution facility will serve farmers’ needs in South Dakota AURORA, Colorado (Aug. 2, 2023) – Wilbur-Ellis is poised for growth in South Dakota with the purchase of an 8.3-million-gallon liquid fertilizer distribution facility in Wolsey, South Dakota. “This is one of many projects we’ve been working on in South Dakota as we…
Last year, the world population reached 8 billion. As a company committed to providing the essentials for the world to thrive, we are continually asking ourselves: How do we help feed this growing planet? While we have agronomists, R&D teams and others dedicated to this effort within our company, we know such a monumental task…
SAN FRANCISCO – February 1, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis today announced the launch of the second annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award. The program invites student teams from colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada to propose innovative approaches for providing food for more people – a critical imperative, since the world population is expected to increase…
SAN FRANCISCO – January 5, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that Jennifer Convery has joined the Company’s board of directors. As a commercial and operational leader in the food industry, Ms. Convery has extensive experience executing a purpose-driven strategy, while exceeding financial targets. She designs and develops inclusive organizations that strive to overdeliver on their customers’ expectations.…
Sherri Sides has joined Wilbur-Ellis as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 6, 2022, reporting to President and CEO John Buckley and serving on the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In her new role, Sherri will shape, develop and implement the company’s global HR strategies, policies and programs. She will lead all aspects of HR, including…
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SAN FRANCISCO – August 8, 2022 – Today, Wilbur-Ellis is announcing the winners of the firstWilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, which invited student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to submit innovative ideas for feeding a growing world population. The winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize is the Kansas State University Entomology Team for their submission “Insects…
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2022 – Wilbur-Ellis today announced climate change goals to support Environmental Stewardship, a key part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, which also focuses on People and Governance. The goals are aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy.Wilbur-Ellis plans to reduce emissions as soon as possible,…
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