Dow AgroSciences Acquires Cal/West Seeds
10 October 2012 
Dow AgroSciences said it acquired the assets of Cal/West Seeds based in Woodland, California, in a move that expands its alfalfa and global forages businesses.
Cal/West is a leading supplier of alfalfa, clover, and other crops to seed companies and growers in the U.S., Canada, and 25 other countries.
“Cal/West fits our business model – they are not only a technology developer in their industry, but also have a strong genetics program which will strengthen our forages business,” said Rolando Meninato, Global Leader; Seeds, Traits and Oils at Dow AgroSciences.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dow AgroSciences will acquire substantially all of Cal/West Seeds’ assets which include Cal/West and Producer’s Choice brands, Cal/West SRL Argentina, the research and development technologies and genetics programs, as well as the production facilities. Cal/West has R&D and production facilities in California, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The Cal/West acquisition will complement the Dairyland Seed’s alfalfa platform and research programs and will make the new Dow AgroSciences forages business one of the largest in the industry, Dow said. Dow acquired Dairyland Seed in 2008.
Source: Dow AgroSciences; edited by Managing Editor Jackie Pucci
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