Nutrien Ag Solutions Adds Mississippi Research Facility

By Cotton Grower Staff|January 21, 2019

Nutrien Ag Solutions has purchased a 198-acre research farm in Winterville, MS, for development of new products from the company’s Dyna-Gro seed platform.

According to a company statement, Nutrien will use the site for plant breeding activities, as well as evaluation of new product offerings. The site will also serve as a demonstration center for company employees and customers.

“We are very fortunate to find a site to integrate our development of new technologies for the future,” commented Jeff Tarsi, Nutrien Ag Solutions Vice President of Retail. “Our customers continue to evolve with our retail business, and we will use the Winterville facility as a hands-on proving ground for new farming practices centered around our portfolio of Nutrien brands.”

Based on information provided by Nutrien Ag Solutions