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2024 Rob-See-Co Rural Library Grant Recipients Announced
We are happy to announce the recipients of the 2024 Rob-See-Co Rural Library Grant. Out of 175 applications, eleven rural libraries were chosen. They are:
Maltman Memorial Library - Wood River, NE
North Bend Public Library - North Bend, NE
Brown City District Library - Brown City, MI
Galva Public Library - Galva, IA
LaValle Public Library - LaValle, WI
Arcanum Public Library - Arcanum, OH
St. Edward Public Library - Saint Edward, NE
Coffey County Library Burlington Branch - Burlington, KS
Casselton Public Library - Casselton, ND
Coffeyville Public Library - Coffeyville, KS
Among the projects to be funded with grant dollars are STEM camps and other materials, new books on agriculture/farming, classes promoting healthy aging, and learning with legos. Congratulations to the grant recipients!
Todd Claussen Joins Rob-See-Co
Rob-See-Co welcomed Todd Claussen as Agronomy Manager. Todd will lead the Agronomy department, providing support, agronomic training, and knowledge of Rob-See-Co products with the sales team and customers.
“This is home for me. This is family,” said Claussen. “I’ve prepared my entire career for this opportunity. This is not a complex business. Rob-See-Co has the leadership, passion, and caring to do what is best for American farmers…to be a better partner.”
To read the full press release, click here.
Brian Davis Joins Rob-See-Co Team
Rob-See-Co welcomed Brian Davis as the Eastern Division Sales Manager covering the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This announcement comes in conjunction with a newly structured sales division which allows additional sales management and channel development in the new geographic areas added through Rob-See-Co’s recent acquisitions.
Davis will lead the company’s growth and momentum in the Eastern corn belt while Jeff Dilbeck will continue to lead the sales team in the Western Division which includes Eastern Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas. Click here to read the full press release.
Rob-See-Co Announces Acquisition of Federal Hybrids
With limited geographic overlap, Rob-See-Co expects to work with 100% of Federal Hybrids Distributors and these distributors will continue to sell Federal Hybrids brands through the 2022/2023 growing season. Rob-See-Co will continue to operate out of Rob-See-Co’s headquarters in Elkhorn, NE, but will utilize the Federal offices in Elgin and West Bend, IA for Federal Hybrids and ongoing operations. To read the full press release, click here.
Rob’s Picks
Rob-See-Co CEO, Rob Robinson has been out in fields looking at corn and selected some of his favorites. Check out his “picks” at the link below.
Rob-See-Co Purchases Big Cob Hybrids
Earlier this month, Rob-See-Co acquired independent seed company, Big Cob Hybrids, based in Seward, Nebraska. The acquisition enables Rob-See-Co to expand it's footprint and product offerings to dealers and growers in Kansas and Nebraska.
The expanded product line will provide additional benefits to customers over time. The efficiencies of Rob-See-Co’s operations, broad germplasm and trait access, as well as improved testing, corn breeding, and characterization will now be available to dealers across the company.
To read the full press release, click here.
Rob-See-Co Acquires Rupp Seeds Grain and Forage Division
ELKHORN, Neb. (May 16, 2022) – Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company located in Elkhorn, Neb. acquired the Rupp-brand grain and forage division of Rupp Seeds, an Ohio-based seed company. The acquisition enables Rob-See-Co to expand its market and product offering to Rupp Seeds dealers and growers. Read the full press release.
Rob-See-Co Purchases Germplasm Pool
Rob-See-Co has recently completed the purchase of a germplasm pool. This germplasm’s strengths focus primarily in the northern plains, a market that has received less focus and investment, and gives Rob-See-Co the opportunity to develop and produce hybrids that enhance its overall product offering. Read the full press release here.