Companies shareholders approved merger in mid-July.

Would mark first time nation has topped the list.

Producers spent $58.5 billion on animal feed and $41.6 billion on farm services in 2015.

Sales slide on lower commodity prices.

Ratings agency maintains outlook at 'stable.'

But total storage capacity climbs 17%, according to CGC.

Company focused on new technologies and new products, CFO says.

China, South Korea and India become key markets during 2015.

Dietz previously worked at Cargill in crop insurance and sales support roles.

Drought has reduced country's normal crop production.