In November, 2001, Steven J. Dietze joined Wilbur-Ellis Company.

Dietze brings with him an outstanding background in agri-chemical and fertilizer distribution,
having recently served as the Vice-President of Sales for Agriliance and, before that, as the
Chief Operating Officer for Wilfarm, LLC.

Assuming Daniel R. Vradenburg’s current responsibilities as Vice-President overseeing our
operations in California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico, Dietze will be based in California and reporting to Vradenburg.

Founded in 1921 and with total sales exceeding $1.1 billion, Wilbur-Ellis Company specializes
in the marketing, distribution and formulation of crop protection products, fertilizers and animal
feed stuffs. Through its Connell Bros. Company and Animal Feed divisions, Wilbur-Ellis exports industrial chemicals, minerals and fibers and certain animal feed stuffs throughout the Pacific Rim
for numerous major U.S. companies.