Robert Prince recently joined Garst Seed Company as an area agronomist.   Prince will provide technical field support and agronomic expertise to producers throughout Louisiana and eastern Texas in this new position created by Garst.

Prince brings extensive experience in agronomy and sales. Most recently, he was a regional agronomist for United Agri Products’ Dyna Gro Seeds. Prior to this, Prince spent 17 years as a salesman and technical consultant for the Farm Chemical Group and United Agri Products.

“Robert has tremendous knowledge of corn, cotton, soybean and grain sorghum production in the south and southwest regions of the United States,” says Steve Klein, director of sales and marketing for Garst.  “This expertise, in addition to his knowledge of the herbicide and insecticide industries, makes him an important addition to the Garst agronomy team and a great asset to customers.”

Mike Smidt, national sales manager for Garst, adds “we’ve seen rapid growth in this region and we are committed to delivering the highest level of service and technical expertise to growers.  Robert brings the right mix of knowledge and experience to deliver these in this newly created position.”  

Prince received his master’s degree in plant pathology and crop physiology from Louisiana State University.  He received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Louisiana Tech University.

Garst Seed Company is the largest member of the Advanta group of companies. With corporate and research headquarters in Slater, Iowa, Garst, along with AgriPro, AgriPro Wheat, Interstate Seeds, Gutwein Seeds and PSA Genetics are key components in Advanta’s worldwide seed technology network that includes research, development and breeding facilities in 14 U.S. states and in 26 countries around the globe. Together, Advanta is one of the top five seed companies in the world.