Mr. Kyle W. Rushing has been appointed Vice President, Integrated Product Research at INCOTEC, Integrated Coating and Seed Technology, Inc., located in Salinas, California effective February 1, 2005. Mr. Rushing will be responsible for development of new INCOTEC products for the seed industry in North America. 

Mr. Rushing’s background includes forty-five years of working experience within the seed industry and is recognized through out multiple cropping sectors as knowledgeable about seed technology and the use of seed applied products. Mr. Pickenpaugh, President of INCOTEC in North America states “We are very pleased with this appointment as it complements the strategic direction INCOTEC has taken. We will continue investment in research and be recognized as a leader in technology development for the seed industry”.

Mr. Rushing holds both a BS and MS degree from Mississippi State University in Seed Technology. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of ASTA as the Southern Region Vice President and numerous other ASTA committees.

Kyle and his wife Emogene will be relocating to California.

Incotec is a worldwide leader in coating and seed technology serving the vegetable, ornamental and agronomic business.