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SRO will operate as an independent business unit of the Pickseed Cos. Group in its existing Corvallis, Ore. facility, under the direction of the current management team. SRO will continue its broad initiatives in research, technical support, quality assurance and superior customer service, including the ongoing supply of turf and forage grass seed to Land O'Lakes.
"Pickseed is excited about expanding its long-term strategic alliance with Land O'Lakes," said Robert Clark, president and chief operating officer for Pickseed. "The acquisition of Seed Research of Oregon represents significant market share expansion for Pickseed within U.S. and international markets".
Dave Seehusen, vice president of the seed division for Land O'Lakes added, "Seed Research will become a core asset with Pickseed Cos. Group and a key supplier of competitive turfgrass products to Land O'Lakes, Seed Solutions and CROPLAN GENETICS marketing programs."
The Pickseed Cos. Group, is a leading developer, producer and distributor of turfgrass and forage seed crops. The group include Pickseed West and Turf-One in Tangent and Corvallis, Ore. and Pickseed Canada, with locations at Lindsay, Ontario; St. Hyacinthe, Quebec; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sherwood Park, Alberta; Abbotsford, British Columbia; and Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The Group has been operating since 1947 and is privately held.
Land O'Lakes is a national farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative with annual sales in excess of $6 billion. It does business in all 50 states and more than 50 countries, and provides agricultural training and technical assistance in more than 30 developing nations.
Pickseed says its specialization in forage and turf, throughout North America and internationally will be a valuable asset in creating synergy from the collaboration of these two enterprises. Both companies share a core belief that strong customer service and excellent, research based products will be strong contributors to the success of all clients.