Rob-See-Co makes another major purchase to expand their seed business, the third major announcement since March 2021. The independent seed company based in Elkhorn, Neb., recently completed the purchase of a new germplasm pool.
The company says acquisition enables them to develop hybrids that takes Rob-See-Co to the next level of product offering. The germplasm’s focus falls in the northern plains. Rob-See-Co can now expand in this new-to-them market where they can provide focus and investment, according to the company’s press release.
“The ultimate strength for hybrid improvement lies in the development of germplasm for underrepresented areas to maintain genetic diversity,” said Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer in a press release. “This material gives us the ability to develop products where we see a need and can help farmers improve yield and agronomics in regions where genetic gains have been stagnant.”
The germplasm pool offers, “key strengths, in 95 RM and earlier maturities within the northern plains, including focuses on plant stature, husk cover, dry down and standability that will give growers greater yield, stability, and profitability,” the press release stated.
Prior to this, the company purchased Masters Choice seed corn company based in southern Illinois and NorthStar Genetics out of Minnesota.
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