NEWS RELEASE: Announcing GreenSeam, A Groundbreaking Way of Life

New brand unveiled and public launch celebrated today Mankato, MINN (June 20, 2016) – Today during a press conference a new identity was unveiled for the locally known initiative previously known as Project Ag Business EpiCenter (ABE). The GreenSeam will build on existing ag business prominence and maximize a growing economic marketplace to become known asremier ag business epicenter in the United States – the most diverse, balanced and sustainable. In attendance were more than […]

Taylor, partner to build new pork processing plant in Windom, Minn.

Reproduced with Permission from the Star Tribune. Glen Taylor and a partner plan to raise, slaughter and market premium pork in Minnesota. By Tom Meersman Star Tribune February 3, 2016 — 9:41pm Glen Taylor, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and many other businesses, has signed a deal to purchase the former PM Beef plant in Windom, Minn., for an undisclosed sum.

Kraft to invest $100 million in New Ulm

Reproduced with Permission from The Free Press. Move will save 90 jobs; add 50 more By Tim Krohn tkrohn@mankatofreepress.com Feb 4, 2016 NEW ULM — After a restructuring and automation upgrade three years ago that cut 90 full-time employees at Kraft’s New Ulm facility, many were concerned about the plant’s future. When Heinz, backed by Warren Buffet, bought Kraft last year, there were more worries as the new owners looked to reduce the number of […]