Category: Press Releases

DENVER – February 2, 2015 – Wilbur-Ellis Company has reached an agreement with Planet Labs to bring satellite imagery to the AgVerdict® software platform, Wilbur-Ellis’ industry leading technology in agricultural data usage.  This enhancement will significantly improve the delivery of satellite imagery to a grower, making the data available in a matter of minutes rather than…

MILLER, S.D.  – January 27, 2015 – 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 today that it has acquired the assets of Aero Spray Services, Inc., located in Miller, S.D.  The location will now be part of the…

New Agribusiness Division Office is Part of Strategic Plan for Industry Change   DENVER – January 19, 2015 – Wilbur-Ellis Company continues its investment for the future with the opening of its new Agribusiness Division location in the Denver Metro Area. The new facility will host key personnel, including executive leadership and key support team leads, as…

William O. Marsh Safety Award recognizes significant achievements in safety, safety education or an outstanding operational safety program  DENVER – January 13, 2015 – Craig Bair, National Aerial Safety and Agronomy Risk manager for Wilbur-Ellis Co., was awarded the 2014 William O. Marsh Safety Award at the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) convention in Louisville,…

DENVER – November 11, 2014 – Jim Loar, vice president of Operations of Wilbur-Ellis’ Agribusiness Division, was awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree at the 2014 National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY.  Loar was recognized for his contributions in making long-term differences in the lives of students and inspiring confidence in a new…

Company continues Midwest expansion to serve growing agricultural community   Sawyer, N.D.  – September 4, 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 Poynter’s Ag Supply, a retail facility and Wilbur-Ellis alliance partner located…

Move is part of ‘Alignment for Growth’ strategy to prepare for industry changes   SAN FRANCISCO – July 16, 2014 – Wilbur-Ellis Company continues its investment in the future of its Agribusiness Division with the introduction of a multi-part plan called Alignment for Growth, the company announced today. The initiative will create new opportunities for employees while…

New facility helps company deliver product more efficiently to customers    Miller, S.D. – July 1, 2014 – Wilbur-Ellis Company, a leader in crop production technology and distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, says that it is building a fertilizer plant in Miller, S.D., with capacity to hold 13,500 ton of…