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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – January 12, 2017 – Wilbur-Ellis’ Agribusiness, a recognized leader in precision agriculture technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced this week it acquired the assets of Olsen Ag Enterprise, a seed retailer located in Grand Island, Nebraska.
“We are always on the lookout for great companies and people to add to our business,” said Wilbur-Ellis Area Manager Loran Kaiser. “Olsen Ag’s seed portfolio and close distance to our Prosser location will help us better serve our customers in the region. We look forward to working with Luke and continuing to grow his successful business.”
Luke Olsen opened Olsen Ag Enterprise as the owner and operator in 2012. In four short years of working in corn and soybean sales, Olsen grew his business into a highly successful seed business.
“Wilbur-Ellis is a unique ag retail business, and you can see the difference compared to the industry,” said Luke Olsen. “Everyone through the process has been extremely satisfying to work with, and I only see that continuing with our business relationship. I am very ecstatic to offer my customers the broad selection of products and service that Wilbur-Ellis and I can provide.”
As of January 4, 2016, Olsen Ag Enterprise officially became part of Wilbur-Ellis’ Agribusiness. The soon-to-be full-service agribusiness retailer is located at 3323 W. Airport Road, Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803. Branch Manager Luke Olsen can be reached at (402) 744-2050 or via email at lolson@wilburellis.com.
Wilbur-Ellis Company Contact:
Katherine Fordon
Corporate Communications Manager
Wilbur-Ellis
kfordon@wilburellis.com
415-772-4036