Will begin new role as president and c.e.o. in mid-June.

Board works to improve profit potential in growing small grains in Virginia.

Transaction subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.

It will double the flour mill’s capacity and is scheduled to become operational in 2020.

Joined the company in 2011 as chief operating officer.

Earnings climb 14% in the third quarter.

Grainbridge will develop digital grain marketing tools to improve decision making and online marketing for North American farmers.

Wesson manufactures canola, corn and vegetable cooking oil.

Farmer will begin his role on March 4.

Computer modeling and lab studies help to identify sources of common pathogens.