Articles tagged under: Land O’Lakes
Dairy Talk
Published August 22, 2023
Dairy replacement heifers are a valuable component of a dairy operation. Adequate and consistent vitamin and trace mineral nutrition is important to help support optimal growth, health, immunity, reproduction and hoof integrity. Melissa Holz, technical calf nutrition and business manager,…Biden Appoints Ford to Trade Council
Published March 2, 2023
Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford has been appointed to the President’s Export Council. Ford is one of 25 people selected for this advisory group.Land O’Lakes CEO Calls for Action on Workforce Bill
Published December 16, 2022
Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford is calling on the Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act during the lame duck session. Ford said the country is at a tipping point and U.S. food security is threatened by…Glaeser Steps Down
Published October 13, 2022
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has begun the search for a new public policy director. Amber Glaeser, who has been with Minnesota Farm Bureau for ten years, has accepted a position as the state government affairs director at Land O’Lakes.Record Sales for Land O’Lakes
Published March 2, 2022
Land O’Lakes is reporting record net sales of $16 billion for 2021. Net income totals $295 million, up from $266 million one year earlier. The crop inputs division had significant volume increases. Feed volumes were up, but earnings were down…A Dramatic Increase in Earnings for Land O’Lakes
Published April 29, 2021
A positive farm economy is reflected in the Land O’Lakes first quarter financial report. The Minnesota-based cooperative had net earnings of $136 million, up from $37 million in 2020. The ag division was boosted by rising grain prices and strong…Crop Inputs Will be Tight This Spring
Published March 3, 2021
WinField United President Brett Bruggeman says this challenge will be seen for crop nutrients, crop protection products and some seed varieties. Logistical issues are being seen with ports that are jammed up and trucking being hampered by DOT compliance, the…Land O’Lakes Reports 29 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in Earnings
Published February 24, 2021
Land O’Lakes reports net income of $266 million for the fiscal year, an increase from $207 million in 2019. The Dairy foods business enjoyed strong retail sales, offsetting the losses in the foodservice area. For WinField United, the margins for…Animal Health a Top Priority for Pork Industry
Published November 30, 2020
Land O’Lakes Senior Swine Nutritionist Emily Otto-Tice says the prevention of African Swine Fever is a major focus. "With the initial African Swine Fever concerns, a lot of producers have done a tremendous job working with veterinarians and being more…