Kentland, Indiana
May 1, 2007
Wisconsin corn, soybean and
alfalfa producers will now have access to
AgVenture® brand corn,
soybeans and alfalfa seed products thanks to a new agreement
joining Spangler SeedTech,
Jefferson, Wisconsin to the nation’s largest network of
independently owned and operated regional seed companies.
The Spangler family has been raising seed corn since 1920 and
began selling hybrid seed in 1937. Spangler SeedTech President,
John Spangler said, “We believe in providing the best seed
products to Wisconsin farmers at the best value. Joining
AgVenture allows us to access the broadest sources of seed
genetics and traits available on the market while remaining
independent. That means Spangler SeedTech can move our product
offerings to a level above and beyond choices Wisconsin farmers
currently have.”
AgVenture, Inc (AVI), of Kentland, Indiana’s Vice President of
Sales and Marketing, Jim Groepper said, “Spangler SeedTech has
such a rich history, and their deep connections with Wisconsin
farmers are evident. We feel strongly that joining AgVenture
will offer them additional access to traits, genetics and
technologies to allow their growers more profitability on every
field.”
Spangler added, “With so much consolidation in the seed
industry, joining AgVenture’s nationwide network allows us more
clout in accessing genetics, traits, and technologies along with
the ability to remain independent. When we combine that access
with our knowledge of seed and of what works here in Wisconsin,
it becomes a win-win situation for Wisconsin farmers.” He said,
“Overall, it’s a great fit. Our people and business
relationships will remain the same. The key difference is that
with AgVenture, Spangler SeedTech can become more effective and
better serve our customers with better product choices along
with the service they know and trust.”
AVI Chief Executive Officer John Cassidy said, “We’re pleased to
welcome Spangler SeedTech to our growing nationwide network of
independently owned and operated regional seed companies across
the country. He continued, “Changes in the seed industry mean
that seed companies who want to remain independent need to seek
alliances that strengthen, not hinder their competitive
advantage. AgVenture allows them to run their own, independent
businesses, but provides access to the latest and best seed
genetics and technologies on the market.” He added, “Customized
by local knowledge and professional service, the AgVenture
network of independent seed companies has gained exceptional
momentum in the marketplace. Now with Spangler SeedTech’s
outstanding reputation and understanding of the Wisconsin seed
business, they can continue serving customers with a broader
product portfolio.”
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 regional seed companies 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.
AgVenture® is a registered trademark of AgVenture, Inc. |
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