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Beck’s acquires Nebraska site to enhance plant breeding and research

Beck’s has acquired a research facility in Nebraska to further enhance its plant breeding program. President Scott Beck tells Brownfield… “Our company’s been expanding to the west for a number of years now and we recently built a distribution site there at Goehner. So...

Prairie Farms Dairy acquires Ohio-based SmithFoods

Illinois-based cooperative Prairie Farms Dairy has acquired Orrville, Ohio-based SmithFoods. SmithFoods operates under the retail brand Smith and are known for their plant-based dairy products. SmithFoods says the shared values of Prairie Farms Dairy will ensure success for years to come. Both companies say...

Ad Astra Radio Acquires Iola Radio Stations KIKS and KIOL

IOLA, Kan. – Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc. (Ad Astra Radio) announces the acquisition of 101.5 KIKS and 1370/99.3 KIOL from longtime owners Tom and Monica Norris, effective July 1, 2023. Ad Astra Radio owns and operates nine other radio stations in Kansas...