Westfield, Indiana, USA
August 4, 2009
AgReliant Genetics, LLC
of Westfield, Indiana announced today that it has acquired the
retail seed operations of
Dahlco Seeds, Inc. of Cokato, Minnesota. Dahlco currently
markets corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and other seeds primarily in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and North Dakota.
AgReliant Genetics, LLC will integrate the Dahlco business into
its Wensman and Great Lakes Hybrids seed selling operations.
Dahlco dealers and customers in Minnesota, South Dakota and
North Dakota will have access to new products from Wensman Seed,
Wadena, Minnesota. Dealers and customers in Wisconsin, Illinois
and Michigan will have access to new products from Great Lakes
Hybrids headquartered in Ovid, Michigan.
Kevin Dahlman, President of Dahlco Seeds, Inc. stated, “I am
excited that Dahlco Seeds has joined the AgReliant Team. This
will be an outstanding opportunity for Dahlco dealers, customers
and Sales Representatives to become part of a dynamic and
growing organization. This acquisition will significantly
improve the products that Dahlco Sales Representatives will be
able to offer to our dealers and customers. AgReliant is the #4
Corn Seed Company in the U. S. and has one of the largest corn
breeding programs in the U. S. I personally am looking forward
to working with the Wensman and Great Lakes Teams to continue to
offer the outstanding service and commitment to farmers that has
been part of the Dahlco legacy.”
Raphael Journel, President and CEO of AgReliant Genetics, LLC
added that “Dahlco Seeds brings a strong history of successfully
serving farmers in the northern Corn Belt. AgReliant has enjoyed
significant growth throughout the Corn Belt since being created
in 2000, and the Dahlco acquisition will help us continue that
trend.”
Craig Newman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, commented
that “We are looking forward to working with Kevin Dahlman and
the Dahlco Sales Representatives to offer new products and
services to Dahlco dealers and customers from our extensive
breeding programs through our Wensman and Great Lakes Brands.
Our goal is to provide the Dahlco Team with the best genetics,
the highest-performing traits, and the most effective seed
treatments in the industry.”
AgReliant Genetics, LLC is the 4th largest corn seed company
in the United States distributing corn, soybeans and alfalfa in
the Corn Belt. AgReliant is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana.
Dahlco Seeds, Inc. is a family-owned seed business with roots
going back over 85 years. They have specialized in selling high
quality corn, soybean, alfalfa, and other seeds to farmers in
the northern Corn Belt. Dahlco is headquartered in Cokato, MN. |
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