Company acquires 400-acre research farm in Nebraska to support farmers
Beck’s corn breeders strive to utilize the best genetics and latest technologies to develop high-yielding hybrids.
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Beck’s in October 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 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 company says the new Goehner West facility will play a crucial role in advancing their 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.
“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,” says Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “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.