[1] The firm was a family-run business over 4 generations[2] until it was later acquired by Kent Feeds, Inc. of Muscatine, Iowa in 1972 for an undisclosed amount.

In 1918 the firm built the tallest building on the south side of Milwaukee, a twelve-story reinforced concrete warehouse and production plant.

[2] During World War II there was tremendous demand for seed by foreign war-torn countries, including Germany and England.

[1] In July 1972 the business was acquired by Kent Feeds and became a wholly owned subsidiary that September.

[2] The firm differentiated itself by selling seed in smaller bags, 60 pounds for alfalfa, clovers, etc.

and 45 pounds for timothy-grass, with orchard and brome grass in 50-pound bags, about half the size of the industry's standard packaging.

[9] Oscar Teweles, who at one time held the positions of assistant secretary and treasurer,[10] died at age 66 in the Hotel Astor fire of Milwaukee in the mid thirties.

[12] Lawrence Teweles first joined the firm in 1919, was president from 1952 until 1960, became chairman of the board in 1960, and died of a heart attack Jan 6 1967.

US Bank and Simpson Housing Solutions provided financing for the 18.5 million dollar project.