We wanted the DuPont technology that would help us to make a significantly better soy-milk beverage; DuPont wanted our marketing expertise and selling infrastructure. Both sides wanted to be in the business; both sides wanted what the other had.

[Meanwhile, General Mills, which had been investigating soy protein for cereals, was equally intrigued.] We wanted the DuPont technology that would help us to make a significantly better soy-milk beverage; DuPont wanted our marketing expertise and selling infrastructure, ... Both sides wanted to be in the business; both sides wanted what the other had.

There's definitely some technology we could put in those areas to help us out. We have to do some better work in our office to get into those areas.

Please in the future, if y'all ever need help, please call us. All you have to do is ask for help. I have to do it every day. I can't make it alone. None of us can. This could have been done if only there had been vision, confidence and trust in our community. When it comes to our kids - you'll get the whole community backing you every time.

There is no one that's going to help us but us.

This acquisition will help us to expand service to our niche market. Crop1's technology and proven savings will help us provide innovative and affordable crop insurance to meet the unique needs of crop producers throughout our marketing territory -- we're a winning combination that's great for agriculture.