URUS was established to meet the needs of dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe today and far into the future. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS connects well-established agricultural organizations – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Jetstream Genetics, PEAK, SCCL and VAS. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products and services. These companies provide cutting-edge genetics to accelerate genetic progress, customized reproductive service to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of smart dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help the cow achieve her genetic potential. Put simply, these companies focus on the cow and her caretaker. Yet, URUS is more than the sum of its parts. The URUS framework facilitates synergies between its companies – synergies that will drive new developments. The size and scale of URUS also contributes to significant investment in research and technology. URUS will build the tools, products and genetics that cow caretakers will need for the sustainable, productive and profitable herds of tomorrow. Count on URUS – and its companies – to be in it for the long term. Count on URUS to invest in the products and services that will enhance producers’ abilities to be successful in effectively and efficiently feeding the world.

As a member-owned cooperative powered by engaged employees, ALCIVIA is a community of passionate, like-minded individuals who are driven to advance your success through innovative and responsible solutions. The ALCIVIA difference is that we are always on your side. We share a passionate drive to help our customers succeed—that’s what energizes us as a cooperative. We all need each other and are equally passionate, enthusiastic and intent on making the future even brighter than the present. The success and safety of our customers is priority one and we are determined to make it happen every day. Located in Wisconsin and serving farm, business and retail customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa, our engaged employees provide innovative, responsible solutions to help drive the immediate and long-term success of our customers, including low-interest operating loans and input financing, as well as best-in-class products and services for the agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain needs of our customers.

James Carmichael was the first to farm Maplehurst in 1909 with 80 acres north of Rochelle on Route 64. Maplehurst (which was named for the many maple trees which lined the property at one time) has seen unprecedented changes in agriculture, technology, politics, and much else. The Maple Hurst Stock Farm evolved from a small grain and livestock farm into a large grain, fertilizer, and trucking facility. As with all other things, the caliber of the people who have owned, staffed, and operated Maplehurst over the years have made all of the difference in ensuring its current success. Today LD's children and grandchildren help operate the thriving agribusiness. Maplehurst Farms now has multiple locations to serve you all across north central Illinois. Maplehurst Farms Mission The Maplehurst mission is to daily challenge ourselves to serve the needs of the producer in a manner in which they want to be served. We seek to approach each day with a focus on being modern and progressive in our services while serving our customers with old-fashioned values and work ethics. Honesty, integrity, and fairness with the producer and with ourselves will put us on the leading edge of a commitment to total quality and excellence. Thank you for letting us serve you. The Carmichaels

Wachtel Tree Science is a full service tree care company in operation since 1935. We are a client-focused firm that offers the following services: tree and shrub pruning, removals, cabling & bracing, diagnosis & treatment, pest & health care management, tree preservation & consultation, and planting and tree replacement and landscape design. Services provided to residential, commercial, institutional and municipal clients throughout the southeastern portion of Wisconsin. Wachtel has earned TCIA Accreditation (Tree Care Industry Association) in spring of 2005 and is renewed every three years.

Trees on the Move is a 35 year old award-winning full service residential and commercial landscaping company. As one of the largest landscaping companies in the Milwaukee area, we create computer aided designs, tackle professional installation and offer dedicated maintenance. From planning to planting, Trees on the Move is your ultimate landscaping experience.

Germination of over 8000 seeds per week Organize germination patterns to allow for maximum lab efficiency Collect information, organize information, and design the Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association approved crop booklet of 2019