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Nunhems Expands Focus on Value-Added Seed Technology

Parma, ID (May 1, 2008) -- Leading hybrid seed company Nunhems USA announced today the addition of Bob Yaklich as Business Development Manager, Seed Technology. In this newly created position Yaklich will work with Nunhems’ internal research and development team as well as external providers to source and implement the best available seed technology solutions for the end-users of Nunhems products.

While Nunhems has successfully offered a wide range of protectants, enhancements and other seed technology options for many years, Yaklich’s expertise and experience will provide further opportunities for both the company and its customers.

“Nunhems is more dedicated than ever to value-added seed technology and the tangible benefits it offers growers,” Yaklich said. “We believe that the combination of the right technology with Nunhems’ already world-class genetics will give our customers a real competitive advantage.”

Yaklich is a seed industry veteran who, before joining Nunhems, held positions at Monsanto and Becker Underwood, most recently as a Territory Manager responsible for sales of colorants, polymers, coating, and seed inoculants across the western United States. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Seed Technology and Business.

With over 2,400 seed varieties and 28 species, Nunhems is a world-renowned leader in the hybrid vegetable seed industry. Our breeding programs are able to deliver innovative products which in turn help improve our customers’ business growth and profitability.

The strengths behind Nunhems’ diverse portfolio of varieties are advanced techniques in plant biology, limitless research resources, breeding, marketing and Crop Team support. This lends to measurable benefits such as higher yields in third party testing and resistance against environmental factors such as disease and insect damage.