Dan Pitts Joins Americot Research Team

Dan Pitts has joined the Americot research team as a germplasm specialist.

“Americot has continued to invest in research capabilities by bringing in highly experienced research specialists such as Dan to its team,” said Dr. Douglas Jost, Americot’s Director of Research and Germplasm. “We are extremely happy to have him join the organization and look forward to leveraging his nearly 40 years of agriculture and research experience for the benefit of our growers across the Cotton Belt.”

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Pitts – who holds an undergraduate degree in agronomy/ag science from Auburn University and a master’s in entomology from Mississippi State University – began his career with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service before serving in entomology research roles with Rohm and Haas and with FMC.

He spent more than 23 years in varying roles with Monsanto, including Bollgard technical development representative, agronomic research manager in seed and trait development, and insect management technical development representative. During this time, Dan acquired numerous awards including several Distinguished Development Awards and the prestigious Science Fellow Award.

Headquartered in Lubbock, TX, Americot provides U.S. cotton growers with quality seed of localized NexGen varieties, offering high yield potential, excellent fiber quality, and the technologies that growers want and need.

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