Mike Wilbur, President and CEO of Cavallo Ventures, was featured in an article in Successful Farming magazine about agriculture innovation. Wilbur talked about how Wilbur-Ellis – through its Cavallo Ventures venture capital arm – is investing in the development of new agriculture technologies, helping to bring them to market for customers. The Successful Farming story…
SAN FRANCISCO – October 22, 2021 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that Matt Fanta has been named President of its Nutrition division, with the retirement of Andrew Loder. Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO John Buckley said, “Matt is an experienced leader, having spent over 25 years at Land O’Lakes, with the last 10 years in a variety…
$25,000 Top Prize to Be Given for the Most Innovative Idea From College Team In 2021, Wilbur-Ellis marked its 100th anniversary. As part of a year-long celebration, the company launched the “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award,” a program that engages young people in finding innovative ways to feed a growing world population and offers a $25,000 award…
Vancouver, Washington – July 9, 2021 – Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition announced today that it has acquired the forage pellet business of Ametza LLC. Ametza is based in Holtville, California, and manufactures and sells forage pellets for the livestock and companion animal markets through major U.S. retailers. “We’re very pleased to expand our forage business with the acquisition…
$25,000 Top Prize to Be Given for the Most Innovative Idea SAN FRANCISCO – June 29, 2021 – Today, Wilbur-Ellis marks its 100th anniversary. As the culmination of a year-long celebration, the company is launching the “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award,” a program that engages young people in finding innovative ways to feed a growing world population and offers…
One hundred years ago this week Wilbur-Ellis was created. A Message From CEO John Buckley Celebrating our 100th anniversary is a big moment for the company and its employees. It’s also an opportunity to thank all the people who’ve taken this incredible journey with us – our customers, suppliers, business partners, Board of Directors and,…
Venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis focuses on technology, innovation SAN FRANCISCO – January 11, 2021 – Cavallo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis, announced today the addition of Brett Morris, CFA®, as managing director. Morris will be responsible for evaluating and developing technology investment opportunities for the business divisions of Wilbur-Ellis, a leading international…
Three new million-gallon tanks add efficiency to Pacific Northwest distribution facility AURORA, Colorado (Dec. 11, 2020) — Increasing the storage capacity from 500,000 gallons to more than 3.5 million gallons at its Central Ferry, Washington, location, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness will serve customers like never before. “This is a significant investment for Wilbur-Ellis and re-confirms our commitment…
Investment in irrigation water management platform enhances company offerings AURORA, Colorado (Dec. 4, 2020) — Water management and sustainability will continue to be a focus for growers and consumers today and in the future. Proper irrigation in the agriculture industry and the use of water is critical for growers to maximize their crop production and…
SAN FRANCISCO – August 6, 2020 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that Amie Thesingh has joined the company as Vice President of Corporate Business Development. She reports to President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley and is based at the company’s San Francisco headquarters. In her new role, Thesingh is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, as well as…
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