Atlanta, Indiana and Des Moines,
Iowa
June 17, 2009
Growers will benefit from more
seed options in the marketplace
Beck’s Hybrids and
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont
business, announced today they have entered into research and
distribution agreements to bring additional corn and soybean
products to growers in the marketplace. Under these agreements,
Beck’s and Pioneer will collaborate in research efforts and in
the distribution of corn and soybean seed under XL brand.
“Teaming with Pioneer, one of the premier germplasm development
programs in the world, enables synergy between us to identify
seed products that excel in Beck’s geography,” said Scott Beck,
vice president of Beck’s Hybrids. “These agreements allow us to
create, test and identify new hybrid combinations that give our
growers a new source of elite products, while maintaining our
family ownership, independence and freedom to operate.”
“We are truly excited about this business relationship with
Beck’s Hybrids to broaden our marketing footprint by utilizing
one of Pioneer’s core strengths, our world class genetics,” said
Frank Ross, vice president and regional director, North America.
“Both companies will benefit and we will also enhance the
choices of technologies and genetics available to the grower.”
Beck’s Hybrids tests germplasm from around the world to select
the products that are specifically adapted to its marketing
area. This agreement does not limit Beck’s Hybrids from using
technology or germplasm from any other entity.
As part of the PROaccesssm business strategy, Pioneer has
developed customized business agreements with independent seed
companies to address their specific needs. Pioneer manages the
PROaccesssm business strategy relationships separate from its
Pioneer brand. Under this strategy, the seed marketed and
distributed by companies, such as Beck’s, will be unique and not
available from Pioneer sales reps. In turn, Pioneer® brand
products are only available from Pioneer sales reps.
Beck’s Hybrids is a family-owned and operated seed company
that serves farmers in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and
Kentucky. According to a recent media survey, Beck’s ranks as
the sixth largest seed company in the United States and the only
one in the top six that is family-owned, making Beck’s the
largest retail family-owned seed company in the U.S.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world’s leading
source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers
and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des
Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics
in nearly 70 countries.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded
in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable
solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for
people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont
offers a wide range of innovative products and services for
markets including agriculture and food; building and
construction; communications; and transportation.
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