AgSource Transitioning to Independent Cooperative
AgSource Cooperative Services is returning to its roots as an independent cooperative entity under the new leadership of Dan Diederich as chief executive officer.
Building on the momentum gained as part of URUS, formed in 2018, AgSource remains committed to further innovating solutions that meet the evolving needs of our members and customers.
“As an independent cooperative, we’re eager to build on the strengths that have made AgSource a trusted partner for dairy farmers and the greater agriculture industry for over 65 years. I’m honored to accept this role and lead a team that is dedicated to the success of our members and customers and embodies the cooperative spirit,” says Dan Diederich, CEO of AgSource.
Dan is a dairy farmer and former President of the AgSource Council, bringing extensive experience and firsthand knowledge to guide the cooperative’s strategic direction. He will work alongside a team of experienced senior leaders, ensuring continuity and a strong foundation for the future.
“AgSource has a long history of serving members and customers with high-quality data, lab services and insights,” says Travis Clark, AgSource Council President. “Since its inception, AgSource’s mission has centered around providing solutions that improve decision-making. We’re energized to continue carrying that legacy forward for our members and customers today, and for many years to come.”
AgSource’s headquarters will stay in Madison, Wisconsin and will continue operating from six laboratory locations across Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska. Members and customers can expect the same comprehensive DHI services, including test day sample collection, laboratory analysis and dairy records processing, along with agronomic testing and consulting services, they’ve relied on for over six and half decades.
