Land O’Lakes, Inc. reported net sales of $3.9 billion and net earnings of $136 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2021, compared to net sales of $3.8 billion and net earnings of $37 million in 2020. Each business unit delivered strong results and increased net earnings compared to the prior year.

“The operating environment and fundamentals are strong in each business segment,” said Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. “The ag sector is bolstered with our agronomic leadership in Winfield United, rising grain prices, and farmers investing in their crops in preparation for spring planting and is well-positioned to take advantage of the most favorable market environment since 2014. As businesses continue to re-open in 2021, the marketplace for dairy foods foodservice is rebounding rapidly. Animal nutrition has also seen continued growth in the lifestyle segment as people continue to invest in their animals.”

Net sales across the company were up 4% compared to the prior year with volume growth in each of the core business segments:

More information about the company’s 2021 performance can be found at www.landolakesinc.com/investors.

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