Westfield, IN (May 13, 2019) - AgReliant Genetics, the third largest seed corn company in North America, announced its recent research and testing expansion into the northwestern United States Corn Belt states of Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
“Directing greater resources toward the northwestern Corn Belt, which is where we currently see opportunities in market and acreage growth, will support the expansion of our product portfolio and customer experiences now and in the future,” says Mark Herrmann, President & CEO, AgReliant Genetics. “This helps to ensure that AgReliant is well positioned for long-term innovation and success.”
This growth initiative includes the opening of a new AgReliant Genetics research station in Sioux Falls, SD and an expanded testing network focused on geographically-targeted germplasm evaluation and corn hybrid production.
“Over the past year, we have been heavily focused on ensuring our current research strategy, our organizational structure, and where we focus our research efforts and resources directly supports our vision of helping farmers grow,” says Peter Lynch, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, AgReliant Genetics. “Having a research presence in South Dakota allows us to be well positioned to breed and test our products in a part of the country that we see as a great fit for our germplasm and for our commercial brand strategies.”
“This western expansion coupled with our access to independent globally-positioned research facilities and germplasm through our parent companies — KWS and Groupe Limagrain — provides the ideal environment for developing proprietary early- to mid-maturity hybrids that work for our northwestern farmers,” says Mike Kerns, Director of Corn Inbred Line Breeding, AgReliant Genetics.
AgReliant Genetics offers corn, soybean, sorghum, and alfalfa seed solutions to farmers through their product brands. Contact your local AgriGold® or LG Seeds® representative for more information.
Headquartered in Westfield, IN, AgReliant Genetics is a leader in seed research, production and quality, focused on providing trusted seed solutions that help farmers grow. Through its seed brands — AgriGold®, LG Seeds® and PRIDE Seeds® — AgReliant Genetics demonstrates commitment to farmer success by delivering valuable seed solutions, maintaining meaningful relationships and providing an excellent customer experience. Created in 2000 as a joint venture between the international seed groups KWS and Groupe Limagrain, AgReliant Genetics is ranked as the third largest corn seed company in the U.S and operates one of the largest research programs in North America. Learn more about AgReliant Genetics and its brands at agreliantgenetics.com or by following @AgReliant on Facebook and Twitter.