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Rooted in Tradition, Driven by Innovation

Landus is a forward-thinking agriculture solutions company that keeps the farmer at the center of every decision we make. We connect thousands of farmer-owners with the world through grain, agronomy, and distribution, deploying traditional and nontraditional methods fueled by innovation and sustainability. Our $2.4 billion business touches 34 states and 16 countries.
Our Story

A Legacy of Growth and Transformation

100+
136 Years of Agricultural Heritage

A legacy rooted in over a century of experience, evolving from traditional farming practices to modern agriculture solutions.

who we are

Over a Century of Agricultural Evolution

Landus’ earliest known roots date back to 1888 with Farmers Elevator and Livestock Company in Jordan, Iowa. Over the years, dozens of elevators, grain companies, feed millers and suppliers, agronomy facilities and even a hardware store and energy company have merged, changed hands and banded together to remain relevant and strong in a global marketplace.

The transformations culminated in 2016 with the founding of Landus. Take a look at our timeline, which lists the 60+ companies that helped build Iowa agriculture.

The 60's
Farmer’s Cooperative (FC) adds Rinard Co-op and Slifer Co-op.
The 70's
FC adds Swift Fertilizer Plant, Cyanamid Fertilizer Plant, and Somers Co-op.
West Central adds Farmers Elevator and Livestock Company in Boone and Jordan, IA.
The 80's
FC adds co-ops in Churdan, Lytton, Ulmer, Lake City, and Yetter.
West Central adds Farmers Co-op of Halbur, Templeton, and Audubon-Exira.
The 90's
FC adds Mid-Iowa, Dayton, Odebolt co-ops; Williams Milling in Sac City, Cal-Car in Rockwell City, and Garst Retail Fertilizer in Coon Rapids.
West Central adds Adair Feed and Grain, Consolidated Co-op in Gowrie, Callendar, Harcourt, Palm Grove, and Paton, Midstates Energy, Terra’s Carroll location, Cal-Car in Jefferson, Grand Junction, Westside, and Roselle, along with Farmers Elevator Co-op of Scranton-Bagley and Farmers Co-op Elevator Company at Boxholm.
The 00's
FC adds Northland Co-op in Thompson along with Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. in Iowa Falls.
West Central adds Cargill in Beaver, Dawson, Boston, and Woodward and Crestland Co-op in Casey
NEW Co-op Twin Lakes Energy merges with Midstate Energy to form STAR Energy Co.
Agriliance merges with WC agronomy division to form Westco
Westco, Dedham Co-op and FAC-Arcadia merge to form Templeton Crop Nutrients.
The 10's
West Central Cooperative Company and Farmers Cooperative Company merge to form Landus Cooperative in 2016.
The 20's
Landus moves its offices to Des Moines and expands its Innovation Connector.
Landus adds locations in: Guadalajara, Mexico; Bricelyn, MN; Atlantic, Panora, Wellsburg, and Conrad, IA. Landus launches LANDWERX — a non-profit farmer innovation ecosystem.
Our Guide

Our Guiding Principles

01
Agility

We meet and exceed the needs of the marketplace today and the future — by going after opportunities and demonstrating flexibility.

02
Courage

We are not afraid to do the work others won't. By filling in the gaps our competitors ignore, we provide our farmers with greater value and satisfaction.

03
Teamwork

Whether it is collaborating with other locations or developing strong partnerships for innovative products and services, teamwork is our priority.

04
Speed

When our team needs an answer or a farmer needs assistance, we do whatever it takes to get the job done right.

The Landus Chevron

The pillars of the chevron are Future Focused, Sustainable Growth, Downstream Driven, and Rural Champions. Together, they outline the framework of what Landus represents. We know the solutions of the future help our farmers today. Our path to success needs to be maintained for a brighter tomorrow. Customers do care where their foods and products come from. The viability of rural America maintains its status as the backbone of our economy.

Future Focused
Sustainable Growth
Rural Champions
Downstream Driven
Quick Facts

Building your dreams with precision and quality

01
Landus supports more than 5,500 farmer-owners and employs 600 individuals
02
Landus is among the top 10 largest grain companies in North America based on storage
03
The first and only green ammonia site in the U.S. is at the Boone, Iowa location
04
Landus has the largest mechanical soybean crush facility in the U.S.
05
In 2023, Landus achieved $2.4B in revenue
06
In the past two years, Landus invested over $200M in location updates
07
Landus ships products to 34 U.S. states and 16 countries

A Message from Our President & CEO

Landus is an agriculture solutions company with a clear mission – to keep the farmer at the center of everything we do. We deploy traditional and non-traditional methods to solve the greatest challenges facing our farmer-owners, their families, and our rural communities, from grain and agronomy to sustainability options to addressing critical issues like healthcare, labor, and rural vitality. Landus works directly with our farmers to drive continuous improvement, incorporate cutting-edge technologies, and embrace innovations that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of every farming operation.

Currently, the Landus network includes over 5,500 farmer-operators across the Midwest, reaching 34 states and 16 countries. We believe every farmer should own their data and have access to the best solutions available globally and work hard every day to make sure every farmer has that chance. We are family-focused, fast-paced, inclusive, and passionate about our farmers and the future of farming. Our decisions are rooted in agility, courage, teamwork, and speed, all driven by our mission to serve our farmer-owners.

Landus is a company that demonstrates success by doing, evidenced by the solutions we are bringing to farm operators. Landus is not the typical co-op, and we take pride in that. We offer best-in-class agriculture retail services, and we strive to be different by bringing together smart, creative, and innovative thinkers and resources – both in agriculture and across industries – to solve critical issues for the farmer of tomorrow. We strive to create optionality and new revenue streams for our farmer-owners in an ever-changing economy, connecting the entire supply chain from farm gate to consumer.

I invite you to join us on this journey, as we reimagine what the co-op of the future is capable of and the greatness we can achieve together when we keep the farmer at the center.

Sincerely,

Matt Carstens
President & CEO