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BRANDT Strengthens Agriculture Sales Team

Springfield, Illinois (July 1, 2026) – BRANDT, a leading agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty Ag input products, has announced that Connor Rothert has joined BRANDT Specialty Formulations as Territory Sales Manager for South Dakota, effective July 1. Rothert will report to Kevin Dieckmann, Regional Sales Manager for the Great Plains and Southwest Region.

In his new role, Rothert will work closely with customers throughout South Dakota to strengthen relationships, support business growth and develop new customer opportunities. He will help retailers and growers maximize crop performance through BRANDT's core product technology platforms, including BRANDT® SeedFlow™, BRANDT Smart System® and BRANDT Uptake®.

Rothert has been a member of the BRANDT team for four years, most recently as a field advisor for BRANDT’s retail agronomic facility in Raymond, Illinois. His experience supporting field agronomy, familiarity with BRANDT products and proven record of delivering customer success provide a solid foundation for his new role.

Rothert will be moving back to the Sioux Falls area.

About BRANDT

A leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.