Articles tagged under: The Arthur Companies
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…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,…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…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…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…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…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…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…The Arthur Companies Acquires Thresher Artisan Wheat
Published December 6, 2021
North Dakota-based The Arthur Companies acquired an Idaho value-added wheat company called Thresher Artisan Wheat. Thresher has eight locations in the Snake River Valley. Thresher purchases wheat from farmers, storing, blending and selling the product to flour mills, feed mills…