Nebraska, USA
September 19, 2023
By acquiring Nebraska Irrigated Seeds, Agrality strengthens its position and growth within the country, delivering tailor-made solutions to the global seed industry.
Nebraska, September 19th, 2023 - Agrality, a fast-growing global company specializing in seed industry solutions, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Nebraska Irrigated Seeds, located in Fremont, Nebraska.
This investment includes four key sites which integrate an office, two ear-corn receiving, drying, and shelling facilities, along with a multi-crop processing and conditioning site. This strategic move significantly increases Agrality's warehousing and logistics capacity, offering a substantial 400,000 sq ft, or the equivalent of 2,000,000 bags.
Additionally, the acquisition grants access to essential field machinery and operational capacity, covering 6,000 acres for seed corn and 16,000 acres for soybeans. This expansion complements Agrality's current geographical presence and extends its reach into the coveted Midwest corn-belt and surrounding regions.
The partnership between both companies aims to play a central role in the American and global industry by providing their customers with secure, effective, integral, and sustainable agricultural solutions.
"Since 1935, we have embraced an immense amount of pride in producing high quality seeds and dependable services for the seed industry in the production sector. With the highest level of professionalism in delighting all clients, NIS employees are second to none in the industry, some of which are second and even third generation employees. Today, we have taken a big step forward to be the strategic partner that aligns with our clients' expectations. By teaming up with this global corporation, we now have the opportunity to expand our services within the US domestic market and beyond," highlighted Adam Monke, President of Nebraska Irrigated Seeds.
Juan Cruz Lizarralde, Agrality's CEO, emphasized, "We are committed to becoming a regional seed business supplier for the US domestic market, while delivering tailor-made solutions worldwide to meet the specific needs of each customer. This partnership will solidify our presence and growth in the domestic US market, enhancing our existing capabilities, including a seed processing plant in Mendon, Michigan, as well as two experimental stations in Indiana and North Dakota."
The acquisition of Nebraska Irrigated Seeds is part of Agrality's efforts to pursue its vision: To be the leading company in providing integral solutions for the global agribusiness community.
About Nebraska Irrigated Seeds
Established in 1935, Nebraska Irrigated Seeds is a leading company specializing in hybrid & inbred seed corn and soybean seeds.
From the field to the conditioning tower. the warehouse to the farmer, Nebraska Irrigated Seeds offers cutting-edge technology for cultivating, detasseling, harvesting, conditioning, treating, packaging, warehousing, shipping, and distribution of the most advanced seed varieties available today.
With a dedicated team of 40 experienced professionals and access to over 20,000 acres of seed production, the company provides a wide range of cultivation options. They are equipped to meet the stringent isolation requirements necessary to produce the purest seeds possible.
For more information about Nebraska Irrigated Seeds. please visit www.niseeds.com
About Agrality
Agrality is a fast-growing global company specializing in seed industry solutions, with operations in both hemispheres, including the United States, Argentina, and Brazil, which provides customizable services in seed production. plant breeding. field testing, and regulatory affairs.
With a team of 150 experienced professionals, 40,000 acres of seed production, and 100,000 plots distributed across 70 locations in the Western Hemisphere, they conduct operations with cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art machinery, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Agrality is committed to sustainable agricultural solutions that drive the success of its clients.
For more information about Agrality and its services, please visit www.agrality.com
Verdant Partners advised Nebraska Irrigated Seeds.
Verdant Partners is wholly focused on the food and agribusiness industries. We advise buyers and sellers through the business transactions that shape the competitive landscape of our industry. We have built a team of professionals with real world industry experience, having developed skills that extend beyond those of traditional M&A advisors. For this reason, we are recognized as the leading transaction advisory group for the global food and agribusiness industry. For further information, please visit our website.
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