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See where companies process the major crops

See where companies process the major crops

Ever wonder about the journey seed makes before you plant it on your farm? Seed companies spend months, even years, planning for, producing and processing seed to meet your needs. Seed production experts at Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, DuPont Pioneer and Monsanto Company share insights on domestic production and processing of corn, soybean, wheat, cotton and sorghum seed.


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