Wilbur-Ellis Co. buys The Seed Store in Wessington Springs

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WESSINGTON SPRINGS — Wilbur-Ellis Co., a distributor and marketer of crop protection, seed and nutritional products, has acquired the assets of The Seed Store in Wessington Springs.

Founded by Tom Grohs, The Seed Store serves area corn and soybean growers. The acquisition will allow the store to expand into a full-service retail location with Wilbur-Ellis’ portfolio of products including seed, seed treatment, fertilizer, crop protection, value-added nutrition and a full lineup of services to include ground and aerial application.

Grohs will remain as lead sales manager at the Wessington Springs location. In the near future, Pat Fastnacht will join the location as branch manager.

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