Wensman Is Proud To Be Part of the AgReliant Genetics Organization.
• 4th Largest Seed Corn Company in the U.S.
• #1 Independent Seed Corn Company in the U.S.
• AgReliant's Parents are the #1 and #2 Independent Seed Companies in the World.
• AgReliant is the Only Non-Chemical Company in the U.S. Top Five –Seed Is Our Only Business.
• AgReliant is One of Only Five Companies with Significant Breeding Programs.
Who Is AgReliant
Global Resources AgReliant Genetics was formed in 2000 to serve the North American market by KWS of Germany and Groupe Limagrain of France.
Strong Foundation KWS and Groupe Limagrain are the two largest independent seed companies in the world with over 200 years of combined seed experience.
Independent Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, AgReliant Genetics is an independent "seed only" company.
AgReliant Genetics is not affiliated with a chemical company or any other ag industry entity. This allows AgReliant Genetics maximum flexibility in germplasm and trait technology.
Proprietary Product Pipeline
AgReliant Genetics Has One Of The Largest Corn Breeding Programs In The Seed Industry
14 corn breeders at 12 locations are working on corn product development at U.S. research stations in Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. An additional station is located in Ontario, Canada. Off-season research is conducted in Puerto Rico and several locations in the South American countries of Chile, Argentina and Peru.
The AgReliant Genetics research program includes a proprietary process called "di-haploid" or double haploid breeding. Di-haploid is remarkable in that it can greatly reduce the normal breeding/testing cycle, allowing AgReliant to bring a product to the marketplace faster than any conventional program. Corn breeding requires a commitment of resources that many other companies choose not to do. That limits their ability to offer unique products. AgReliant understands the importance of new genetics and is continually developing its product pipeline. AgReliant is investing in the future of Wensman and the future of your farm!
Wensman and AgReliant
Are Positioned For SUCCESS!
AgReliant Research Plots in Central Minnesota
AgReliant's Commitment To New Product Development Is Exciting For Wensman And Our Growers!
AgReliant evaluates over 120,000 new DH lines each summer. DH lines are being developed at both the Kenyon MN and Morris MN research stations.
AgReliant corn research is built around a proprietary "Double Haploid" breeding method. This unique breeding technique is new and very powerful, enabling AgReliant to bring promising new corn products to your fields' years faster than the competition. Double Haploid (Dihaploid or DH) allows an inbred line to be developed in just one year as compared to three or more with conventional breeding. Over 90% of AgReliant's first year experimental hybrids contain a DH parent. Thus, our most promising corn lines are on track to become commercial products more quickly than any other method.
Selecting The Right Product For Your Farm
AgReliant Research Tests Products
In your Area
AgReliant's commitment to new product development benefits growers in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. Each year, AgReliant's research stations plant and evaluate thousands of trials and plots in the three-state area. Product testing and development in a "local" environment is critical in the selection process.
Wensman uses the AgReliant program and data to choose the very best product for your fields.
AgReliant Research Plots in Central Minnesota
AgReliant Genetics Research Station
Morris, MN
For 2011, the Morris Research Station will conduct yield trials in a number of locations:
• Morris, MNThese managed sites are complimented by an extensive network of third-party locations, giving us an additional seven independent testing sites in the north. The Morris Research Station is also involved in several advanced seed development activities:
• Rothsay, MN
• Westport, MN
• Willmar, MN
• Watertown, SD
• Buffalo, ND
• Hillsboro, ND
• Kindred, ND
• Thompson, ND
• Rapid Trait Introgression
• Rapid Cycle Breeding (with exotic germplasm)
• Thorough Evaluation of Commercial and Pre-Commercial Hybrids
There are five full-time and up to 45 part-time staff members at the Morris Research Station.
AgReliant Genetics Research Station
Kenyon, MN
The Kenyon Research Station will have approximately 55,000 yield trial plots in nine locations in 2011:
• Blue Earth, MN
• Eyota, MN
• Kenyon, MN
• Morris, MN
• Redwood Falls, MN
• St. James, MN
• Canton, SD
• Flandreau, SD
• Mondovi, WI
Kenyon Station Breeding Activities:
• All AgReliant NET inbreds and hybrids are inoculated and screened for Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Eyespot leaf diseases.
• Continuing a project to evaluate commercial hybrid seedling vigor.
• Maintaining the collection of Mid-Pollen and Mid-Silk flowering information on all NET hybrids.
• Early by Late introgression of new breeding populations of "super selected" first year trial material across all research stations.
• Fast-Trak conversion of all first year "super selected" material into all the newest trait events. By the time a hybrid is introduced into the NET system, traits should already be available for production.
There are five full-time employees and up to 30 part-time employees at the Kenyon Research Station.