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Ready to GROW?

Landus GROW Solutions Center experts are just a call, text, or click away. Our virtual hub offers tailored advice and recommendations to best suit the growth needs of your unique farming operation.

Would you like to learn more about opportunities to grow your operation with Landus?

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What Sets the GROW Solutions Center Apart

The GROW Solutions Center is a virtual hub of ag specialists available to address all concerns and questions related to our farmer-owners' operations. GROW Solutions Center specialists are experts in their respective fields — ready to assist with grain, agronomy, feed, data, and more.

To better meet the market demands of the future and achieve greater profitability and sustainability for our farmer-owners, the GROW Solutions Center is a one-stop resource to gain tailored insights on current issues and topics for every unique farming operation.

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Why Landus?

Landus is a farmer-owned cooperative that elevates and uplifts thousands of farmers in communities throughout rural America. By activating the power of data to connect key contributors across the ag supply chain, we are helping farmers build sustainable and profitable businesses and activating a more secure food and fuel future for farmers and consumers alike.

Landus:

  • Is among the Top 10 largest grain companies by storage in North America.
  • Supports 5,500 farmer-owners and 600 employees.
  • Is the only Iowa agribusiness with access to 7 Iowa railroads.
  • Has the largest mechanical soybean crush facility in the United States.

The GROW Solutions Center Is Here for Your Success

  • By providing expertise in grain, agronomy, feed, data, carbon and sustainability, and Landus customer marketing programs, the GROW Solutions Center removes the question of where to call first to get the best answers.
  • Contact the GROW Solutions Center to consult with Landus experts to identify areas of opportunity and answer questions about your farming needs.
  • Send a text or email and gather custom insights from a source that has extensive knowledge about your operation.
  • Access data-driven financial rewards.

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Landus Strategic Account Team

Our Strategic Account Team consists of experienced agronomists and salespeople who specialize in working with progressive and self-sufficient farming operations throughout the Midwest. By partnering closely with the GROW Solutions Center, they offer Landus’ insights and infrastructure to farmers outside of the current Landus geography. 

Our Strategic Account Leaders have over 25 years of combined experience in the ag retail, grain origination, and agronomy space. They specialize in working with large growers and have key insights on increasing ROI and profitability on all aspects of farmers’ operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The GROW Solutions Center is a virtual hub of ag specialists available to field all concerns and questions related to our farmer-owners' operations. GROW Solutions Center Specialists are experts in their respective fields — ready to provide assistance with grain, agronomy, feed, data, and more.

The GROW Solutions Center provides tailored insights, advice, and support for all aspects of your operation. The GROW Solutions Center specialists are experts in:

  • Grain
  • Agronomy
  • Feed
  • Data, Carbon, and Sustainability
  • Landus Programs

The GROW Solutions Center has a broader scope of your entire farming operation and can provide a more comprehensive answer to your question — leading you to the best decision for your unique situation.

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST with extended hours as needed.

The GROW Solutions Center is closely partnered with our Account Management Team; therefore, you can call either and be assured someone will be available to answer your questions.

This service is completely free for Landus farmer-owners and prospects.

Our Strategic Account Team consists of industry experts who specialize in working with progressive and innovative farming operations through the Midwest. By partnering closely with the GROW Solutions Center, the Strategic Account Team offers Landus' insights and infrastructure to farmers outside of the current Landus geography.

We have the experience of the GROW Solutions Center to handle products, services, questions, invoicing, shipments, and any other needs you may have.

  • Our Strategic Account Team travels to your home base and meets with you when needed.
  • We ship seed and chemical directly to you from our distribution centers.
  • We work with fertilizer terminals in your area for direct shipment or pick up.

Our GROW Grain Team creates contracts, helps you market your grain, and offers brokerage services. Through our Landus Customer Portal, all your grain sales are located in one, easy-to-access location.

This team works with you on preferred ship points to market your grain through our Direct Ship program, allowing you to haul your grain to the location of your choice, under Landus’ name, and we provide payment directly to you.

Contact Us

To consult with our experts to identify areas of opportunity and answer questions:

  • Phone/Text: (515) 800-GROW (4769)

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST with extended hours as needed.

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Strategic Account Team

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Ryan Albers
Strategic Account Manager

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Strategic Account Manager

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Strategic Account Manager

GROW Grain Team

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GROW Grain Lead

Janette leads the Grain team within the GROW Solutions Center.

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Grain Marketing Advisor

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Alissa Cotton
Grain Marketing Advisor

Boone, Pleasant Hill, and Mitchellville areas

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Paige Garrels
Grain Marketing Advisor

Perry area

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Grain Marketing Advisor

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Grain Marketing Advisor

Greene area

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Allie Oder
Grain Marketing Advisor

Jefferson and Farnhamville areas

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Stacy Raasch
Grain Marketing Advisor

Ida Grove and Yetter areas

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Angela Taulbee
Grain Marketing Advisor

Bayard area

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Brenna Trecker
Grain Marketing Advisor

Adair and Casey areas

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Charlie Weiner
Grain Marketing Advisor

Britt and Rake areas

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Scott Stoller
Grain Direct Ship Lead

*If your location is not listed, contact the GROW Solutions Center for assistance.

GROW Agronomy Team

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Director of GROW Agronomy

John leads the Agronomy team within the Solutions Center.

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Feed/Agronomy Specialist

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Agronomy Specialist

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Precision Agronomy Specialist

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Precision Agronomy Specialist

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Agronomy Specialist

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Agronomy Specialist

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Agronomy Specialist

GROW Data

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GROW Data Manager

GROW Team Leads

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GROW Data, Rewards, & Innovation

Molly leads the Data, and Innovation teams.