Advantages of Being an Independent Seed Company

Learn more about how independent seed companies operate.

By Farm Journal Editors

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November 17, 2020 01:26 AM

The following information is a Web Extra from the pages of Farm Journal. It corresponds with the article “Independent Attitude” You can find the article in the 2011 Summer Seed Guide issue.

Wyffels Hybrids is an independent hybrid seed corn producing business in western Illinois. Bill Wyffels, a company owner, describes why being independent is a great asset.

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