CropLife 100 and Wisconsin: 9 Largest Ag Retailers Headquartered in the Badger State
Consolidation has been a continuing trend among the nation’s largest ag retailers over the years. Playing a central role in much of the merger and acquisition activity has been the state of Wisconsin. From United Cooperative merging with Cooperative Services in 2012 and Wisconsin River Co-op and Farmers’ Co-op forming Allied Cooperative in 2013, to Landmark Services Cooperative merging with Countryside Cooperative in March 2021 to form ALCIVIA, the Badger State has seen its share of consolidation within the CropLife 100. Despite the constant shake-up, Wisconsin was still well represented in the 2023 ranking with nine companies (second most of any state) headquartered there. To find out all of the Wisconsin-based companies that made the list (in reverse order of sales), view the slideshow.
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NEW Ag Services
Wisconsin rank: No. 9
CropLife 100 rank: No. 97
Headquarters: Hortonville, WI
2023 Revenue: <$25 million
Profile: NEW Ag Services LLC is a fully independent agronomy service provider based in Hortonville, WI. -
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Midwestern BioAg
Wisconsin rank: No. 8
CropLife 100 rank: No. 96
Headquarters: Blue Mounds, WI
2023 Revenue: <$25 million
Profile: Midwestern BioAg's offering of field-proven products feed a balanced mineral diet to the soil and crop, which stimulates soil life and enhances nutrient-use efficiency. -
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Jay-Mar, Inc.
Wisconsin rank: No. 7
CropLife 100 rank: No. 87
Headquarters: Plover, WI
2023 Revenue: $26-$50 million
Profile: Jay-Mar, Inc. is your total agri-supplier providing farmers with liquid and dry fertilizers, farm seed, crop protection products and custom application, soil and tissue testing services, packaging, sprayer and fertilizer equipment parts and storage tanks. -
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T H Agri-Chemicals
Wisconsin rank: No. 6
CropLife 100 rank: No. 86
Headquarters: Plainfield, WI
2023 Revenue: $26-$50 million
Profile: T H Agri-Chemicals offers a full line of name-brand and generic agricultural chemicals, in both package and bulk sizes. -
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Short Lane Ag Supply
Wisconsin rank: No. 5
CropLife 100 rank: No. 80
Headquarters: Colby, WI
2023 Revenue: $26-$50 million
Profile: Since 1987, Short Lane Ag Supply, LLC has been central Wisconsin’s foremost dealer for seed, fertilizer, and chemical. -
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The DeLong Company
Wisconsin rank: No. 4
CropLife 100 rank: No. 62
Headquarters: Clinton, WI
2023 Revenue: $51-$100 million
Profile: Headquartered in Clinton, WI, The DeLong Co. operates several locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio and comprises five divisions of agricultural sales and service: agronomy, grain, seed, wholesale distribution, and transportation. -
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Country Visions Cooperative
Wisconsin rank: No. 3
CropLife 100 rank: No. 45
Headquarters: Brillion, WI
2023 Revenue: $101-$200 million
Profile: Country Visions Cooperative can trace its roots back to 1918 and has grown over the years because of its dedication to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. -
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ALCIVIA Cooperative
Wisconsin rank: No. 2
CropLife 100 rank: No. 41
Headquarters: Cottage Grove, WI
2023 Revenue: $101-$200 million
Profile: ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. Photo credit: Greystone Construction -
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United Cooperative
Wisconsin rank: No. 1
CropLife 100 rank: No. 22
Headquarters: Beaver Dam, WI
2023 Revenue: $201 million-$1 billion
Profile: United Cooperative is a full-service cooperative offering feed, grain, agronomy, and energy products to south-central Wisconsin farmers and consumers. Photo: Sauk City facility.To view the full CropLife 100 list, visit www.croplife.com/top100.
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NEW Ag Services
Midwestern BioAg
Jay-Mar, Inc.
T H Agri-Chemicals
Short Lane Ag Supply
The DeLong Company
Country Visions Cooperative
ALCIVIA Cooperative
United Cooperative
Editor’s note: Companies included in the CropLife 100 listings were limited to independent dealerships and cooperatives that offer fertilizer, crop protection, seed, and custom application services. Figures do not include a host of services, such as data management, consulting/scouting, or grain elevator revenue. Dealerships and cooperatives are ranked in order by total sales in their respective sales group.
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