Auger named Vita Plus grain merchandising manager

(Madison, Wis.) – Brad Auger recently joined Vita Plus as grain merchandising manager.  He will work with all Vita Plus facilities across the Midwest to fulfill grain needs for the feed business while focusing on grain origination, merchandising and risk management through effective hedging.  Auger will also work directly with farmers, helping them navigate the volatile, ever-changing marketplace.

Auger earned his bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology at the University of Central Missouri.  He’s spent his career in the grain and feed industry with previous work as a grain merchandiser and grain facility manager and leading the grain division for a local multisite grain elevator.  He brings 18 years of experience in accounting, production, transportation, logistics, and buying and selling commodities to his role at Vita Plus.  Auger also has a passion for working with farmers and serving as a resource as they think through their grain marketing strategies.

Vita Plus Corporation, an employee-owned company, serves dairy and livestock producers throughout the Midwest.  Founded in 1948, the company is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to quality feed manufacturing, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge nutrition, technology and management expertise.  For more information about the organization, call 800.362.8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.