Kentland, Indiana
July 1, 2006
McKillip Seeds, Inc.
of Wabash, Indiana has signed an exclusive territory agreement
with AgVenture, Inc. of
Kentland, Indiana. McKillip Seeds, a fourth generation,
independently owned and operated Indiana seed company will align
with AgVenture to market AgVenture® brand corn and soybeans to
its customers.
McKillip Seeds President, Mike McKillip said,
“Joining AgVenture is an innovative opportunity for us as an
independent seed company to remain independent. Working with
AgVenture allows McKillip Seeds to remain competitive in a
rapidly changing seed industry.” He continued, “Through
AgVenture, McKillip Seeds has access to global seed genetics and
technology resources. At the same time, our customers will
receive the benefit of having that seed best adapted and
produced for our area.
AgVenture CEO, John Cassidy said, “We’re pleased
to welcome McKillip Seeds to AgVenture’s now 34 independent seed
companies across the nation. Their 70-plus years experience in
providing Indiana producers with top quality seed and service
proves their intensive understanding of seed, agronomics and
customers. Their alignment with AgVenture allows them to
continue that rich tradition and successful endurance as an
independent seed company.” Cassidy added, “AgVenture’s
competitive access to global seed genetics and technology
resources uniquely equip independent seed business owners to
specifically serve local producers with unmatched seed and
accessible service.”
McKillip said there will be no changes in
ownership or management at McKillip Seeds. He said, “The volume
of product opportunities available in the seed industry has
multiplied exponentially in the last few years. Working with
AgVenture allows us to access national company’s resources to
better evaluate the growing combinations of genetics and
technologies best suited to our customer’s needs.”
AgVenture, Inc. is the nation’s largest network
of independently owned regional seed companies. Based in
Kentland, Indiana, AgVenture provides this growing network of
independently owned and managed seed business owners with seed
products meeting exacting standards for quality, together with
leading-edge genetics and technology. Since 1983, this unique
marketing approach has allowed each individual company to match
the hybrids it sells to the specific needs of the geographical
area it serves. Combined with professional seed representation
at a local level, AgVenture strives to help every grower realize
more profit from every field. |
