AgVenture signs MinnDak Genetics to growing independent seed business network

MinnDak Genetics, LLC. of Stirum, North Dakota has signed an exclusive territory agreement with AgVenture, Inc. of Kentland, Indiana.  MinnDak Genetics will market AgVenture^® brand corn, soybeans and alfalfa in a territory spanning most of North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

Co-owners and brothers, Todd and Ron Greenmyer will serve the territory’s producers with their combined experience and expertise in the seed industry. MinnDak Genetics President, Todd Greenmyer said, “By launching this new business, MinnDak Genetics has the opportunity to bring locally adapted seed products to producers. After working in the seed business for ten years, it’s refreshing to offer producers localized seed solutions through the access we have to AgVenture’s depth and scope of seed genetics and technologies.” Greenmyer is a Certified Crop Advisor.

Vice President, Ron Greenmyer added, “We look forward to developing our product line-up that suits this area we serve. I’m anxious to work with producers to find the best seed choices for their soils, their conditions they’re farming.”

AgVenture Vice President Sales and Marketing, Jim Groepper said, “Todd and Ron Greenmyer offer North Dakota and Minnesota producers their combined experience in the industry with their abilities to understand genetic performance at a local level. At a time when access to knowledgeable and supportive service is key to business profitability, grower support is crucial. MinnDak is positioned to offer their producers that level of professional support and adapted products.”

Todd, a graduate of Mayville State University lives in Oakes, North Dakota with his wife, Jessica and their three children. Ron holds an agronomy degree from North Dakota State University. Ron and his wife, Chelie and their four children reside in Stirum, North Dakota.

AgVenture grows in Dakotas, signs Scherr’s Seeds

Scherr’s Seeds, LLC. of Roscoe, South Dakota has signed an exclusive territory agreement with AgVenture, Inc. of Kentland, Indiana.  Scherr’s Seeds will market AgVenture^® brand corn, soybeans, alfalfa and sorghum in north central South Dakota and south central North Dakota. 

Scherr’s Seeds president, Steve Scherr said, “Setting up business as an AgVenture satellite is just a great opportunity. I have nine dealers working for me to cover this territory well and really work with the individual seed customers.”

He added, “I really value the ability to select the best pedigrees that work for our area. That was evident to me just today walking test plots. The best overall product performance comes from having the right seed selection for that mix of climate, soil and conditions. Working with AgVenture, I can select and offer seed products that will perform best right here in our area.”

AgVenture, Inc. vice president, sales and marketing, Jim Groepper said, “We’re pleased to welcome Steve as an independent satellite owner. His knowledge of the area and dedication to serving the area will be a true benefit to Dakota area producers.” Groepper added, “His dealer team is an impressive collection of professional seed business talent.”

Scherr said, “I’ve been so impressed working with the AgVenture team. They are really good to work with, available and supportive. They make this an overall great complement to the way we do business here in our area.”