The 400-acre research farm will enhance Beck’s breeding program to support central and western U.S. farmers
Beck’s corn breeders utilize the best genetics and latest technologies to develop high-yielding hybrids for customers.
Atlanta, IN (October 1, 2024) – Beck's announced the acquisition of the BASF Research Station in Beaver Crossing, NE, which will be named Beck’s Goehner West Research Station (Goehner West).
The purchase includes 400 acres of farm ground, located just two miles west of Beck’s 100-acre facility acquired in 2021 for sales support, distribution, product testing, and Practical Farm Research (PFR)®.
As Beck’s continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of farmers, the new Goehner West facility will play a crucial role in advancing the company’s breeding program. This strategic move strengthens Beck’s ability to provide farmers with the right products for their unique growing conditions, ultimately helping them maximize yields and profitability.
“We’re excited to add this facility to our growing research network,” says Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “This acquisition is vital to strengthening our corn breeding program, which is focused on developing high-yielding, acre-specific products that meet the diverse needs of farmers. We’re creating an environment for heightened collaboration that will accelerate the innovation necessary to produce the right seed solutions.”
The Goehner and Goehner West facilities are integral to Beck’s mission to support farmers throughout Nebraska, western Iowa, Kansas, eastern Colorado, and South Dakota.
“In the past decade, Beck’s has expanded from serving eight states to twenty states,” says Jim Schwartz, Beck’s director of research, agronomy, and Practical Farm Research (PFR). “The addition of Beck’s Goehner West will not only enhance our breeding program but also fuel the company’s continued growth, allowing us to meet the evolving needs of farmers and expand our presence across the country.”
About Beck’s
Beck's- Farmers At Heart® - revolutionized the customer seed buying experience by remaining true to a foundation built on faith, family, and farming. Founded in 1937, Beck's appreciates the farmers who have helped them become the largest family-owned retail seed company and the third-largest seed brand in the United States. The Beck family is now in its fifth generation of family members who work in the business to honor God and help farmers succeed. The Beck family and team of employees help farmers achieve success from generation to generation through authentic customer experiences, product diversity, seed quality, and performance. With a home located in Atlanta, Ind., Beck's serves farmers throughout the Midwest and Mid-South. For more information about Beck's, visit http://www.beckshybrids.com/. Follow Beck's on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.