AgSource Gains Agronomy Lab and Brand Update

Just announced, a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing, AgSource Cooperative Services, recently acquired Dairyland Laboratories, Inc. Agronomy Services Division in Stratford, Wisconsin. Effective on March 23, all soil, plant tissues and manure analyses, as well as nutrient management services will be provided by AgSource.

Dave Smercina, vice president of laboratory operations for AgSource, says, “We look forward to enhancing our network while maintaining the same quality service you’ve come to trust from Dairyland.”

Another change for the AgSource brand was recently announced by URUS, the parent company of the AgSource and VAS brands. On March 1, both companies began operating as independent brands under the URUS umbrella.

“Founded on cooperative principles, AgSource’s commitment to the agricultural community is unwavering,” Smercina says. “We look forward to providing exceptional service and value through cutting-edge laboratory analysis and high-value consultative services, as we have for the past 60 years.”

Kevin Muxlow, chief operating officer for URUS, states, “In a world of evolving technology and data analysis, we wanted to provide clarity for the AgSource and VAS brands. This allows us to focus on the services that make each brand superior in the market, allowing our teams’ pride, passion and value to shine for our members and customers.”

AgSource is one of the only full-service DHI providers in the country.