Landus 101
What type of Cooperative is Landus?
Farmer-owned Cooperative
What are the two main crops in Landus' grain division?
Corn and soybeans
What do agronomists check when they are "scouting" a field?
Crop health
These facilities allow Landus to receive grain faster during harvest
Dump pits
During what seasons are Landus' internships available?
Spring and summer
Where is the Landus headquarters located?
Des Moines
What color are soybeans when they're harvested?
Yellow
Agronomists often test this soil characteristic that determines nutrient availability
pH
How many levels of Operations roles are there at Landus?
Four (associate, intermediate, senior, lead)
Which internship role is best for getting a full grasp on what Landus does, from the ground up?
Operations
How many Business Units/Regions is Landus divided into?
Four (NW, SW, NE, Central)
What process is sometimes used to combine grain of different qualities to meet market needs?
Blending
What three things are the core agronomy products that Landus provides?
seed, fertilizer, and crop protection
Landus sometimes loads grain onto special trains called "shuttle trains" - how many railcars can on shuttle train carry?
100+
What position/role would handle weighing, grading, and ticketing grain deliveries?
How was the name Landus chosen?
"We are the land and the LAND is US"
Landus is in the top _____ largest grain companies in North America based on storage
Landus hosts these events to showcase new agronomy products and practices to farmer-owners
Landus has access to how many railroads?
Seven (most in Iowa!)
Landus pairs new hires with these supportive employees (besides just their managers) who guide them through the first year
Mentors
What is the Landus vision?
Connecting farmers to the world
Approximately how many grain locations do we have across Iowa?
~60+
What is SkyScout?
A crop scouting tool that uses digital technology and data
Why is Landus' Ralston facility unique?
Home to a soybean processing plant - largest mechanical soybean crush facility in the US
Landus is one of the largest co-ops in Iowa. Approximately how many employees does Landus have?
~600