Mycogen Seeds and Dow AgroSciences announce the promotion of several key marketing personnel at the company effective August 1.

Gardner Named Senior Marketing Specialist for Grain Corn

Mycogen Seeds has promoted Terry Gardner to Senior Marketing Specialist for Grain Corn. Gardner will be responsible for the grain corn product line and coordinating the annual marketing plan and programs. He most recently served as a District Sales Manager for the Range & Pasture and Vegetation Management markets in Dow AgroSciences’ Specialties Business. A native of Seward, Neb., Gardner is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been with Dow AgroSciences for 18 years. 

Ramirez Named Communications Manager

Mycogen Seeds and Dow AgroSciences also have promoted Trey Ramirez to serve as Communications Manager for U.S. Seeds. Ramirez has been employed by Dow AgroSciences for five years, and most recently was Sales Information Manager for Mycogen Seeds. In his new position, Ramirez will be responsible for Herculex^™ Insect Protection brand communications and communications for all crops at Mycogen Seeds. A native of southern Texas, Ramirez holds a bachelor’s degree in Range Sciences and a master’s degree in Agribusiness from Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, respectively.

Cannon Named Forage Marketing Specialist

Mycogen Seeds has also promoted Greg Cannon to Marketing Specialist for Forages. Cannon, formerly Communications and eBusiness Manager for Mycogen Seeds, will be responsible for the Silage-Specific^™ corn product lines of FullTime^™ Forage and TMF^™, as well as sorghum and alfalfa. A native of central Illinois, Cannon is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and has been with Dow AgroSciences for five years.

Mycogen Seeds is an affiliate of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Mycogen Seeds is the leader in Silage-Specific^™ corn, the largest sunflower seed producer, and a leading producer of seed corn, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum.

Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a global leader in providing pest management and biotechnology products that improve the quality and quantity of the earth's food supply and contribute to the health and quality of life of the world's growing population. Dow AgroSciences has approximately 5,700 people in more than 50 countries dedicated to its business, and has worldwide sales of US $3 billion. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company.

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