Category: Agribusiness

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…

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…