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The Arthur Companies Expand Through Acquisition

Published October 1, 2025

The Arthur Companies has acquired two regional companies: AgriMax and Right Way Ag Aerial Spraying. AgriMax is an agronomy-based ag retail business with locations in Fisher and Fertile, Minnesota. Right Way Ag Aerial Spraying is based in Casselton, North Dakota.…

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The Arthur Companies Provides Alternative Option

Published November 19, 2024

The Arthur Companies CEO James Burgum remains confident a deal can be finalized on a timely basis if West Central Ag Services members vote down its proposed merger with CHS. "We appreciate the chance to sit down with West Central's…

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WCAS Patron Meeting Rescheduled

Published November 6, 2024

The West Central Ag Services board of directors postponed Thursday's special meeting. The meeting was rescheduled until November 26 so the board has time to review the takeover offer from The Arthur Companies. WCAS patrons were scheduled to vote on…

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The Arthur Companies Offer an Alternative

Published November 6, 2024

The Arthur Companies made an unsolicited bid for West Central Ag Services in April. Arthur Companies CEO James Burgum said they were told at the time they were outbid for this deal. "When we learned last week of the definitive proposal,…

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WCAS Members to Vote on Co-op’s Future

Published November 5, 2024

Today may be Election Day, but another vote is coming up Thursday for a merger of two major farm cooperatives. Members of West Central Ag Services will vote on a proposed merger with CHS. The Arthur Companies made an unsolicited…

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Strategic Joint Venture Announced

Published August 21, 2024

The Arthur Companies and Birdsall Grain and Seed are forming a new 50/50 joint venture. This work will be headquartered in Berthold, North Dakota. Construction of a state-of-the-art 40,000 ton fertilizer shed is beginning this month and is expected to…

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Combines Busy Across Eastern ND

Published August 16, 2024

Eastern North Dakota’s small grains harvest is ahead of the rest of the state. “In the eastern third of the state, we’re probably 40 percent done with small grains,” said Kevin Karel, vice president of operations, The Arthur Companies. “I…

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ND Barley Harvest Going Well, Spring Wheat Harvest Next

Published August 11, 2022

Arthur Companies General Manager Kevin Karel is pleased with the early barley harvest. "It's great quality. The yields have been above average so far." Karel is expecting an average to slightly above average spring wheat crop. In a few of…

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Hope Remains

Published May 25, 2022

The Arthur Companies grain merchandiser Jenna Knutson is hopeful farmers can make more planting progress before the rains. "The Harvey, North Dakota area is better off than most. We are about 50 percent done planting wheat and corn." Farmers are…

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Memories of 2008

Published March 5, 2022

The Arthur Companies grain merchandiser Jenna Knutson says the higher wheat prices bring a sense of déjà vu, reminding many of 2008. "At that time, we saw wheat prices go to $18 or $20. Farmers watched it go up and…

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