Category: Agribusiness

Leader in crop production technology continues Midwest expansion    WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – January 15, 2014 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Advanced Ag, L.L.C., located in Creston, Iowa.   “Wilbur-Ellis is excited…

Sedgwick, Kan.  – December 16, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has reached an agreement-in-principle to purchase Accu-Rate Services, Inc., a full service agriculture retail facility located in Sedgwick, Kan.  The location, which opened in 1980, services growers in south central Kansas.      “Accu-Rate Services and its staff have a great reputation and passion for servicing their growers;…

Wilbur-Ellis will help represent potato growers and other industry members on key agriculture legislative and regulatory issues   Walnut Creek, Calif. – December 11, 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 become an official 2014 sponsor of…

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – November 11, 2013 – Wilbur-Ellis Company announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase the assets of Orange Belt Supply (OBS).  OBS is a retail agriculture provider located in Exeter, Calif., and has been in operation since 1921 servicing growers in central California, including many citrus growers.    “We’re…

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…