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Company Profile
KWS Seeds LLC - the United States organization of the KWS Group
KWS Seeds LLC is the United States organization of the KWS Group. The company provides seed products, agronomic expertise, digital farming solutions and customer support for growers and agricultural businesses across the United States. KWS Seeds combines local market expertise with the global breeding and research capabilities of KWS Group.
Entity Definition
| Official Name: | KWS Seeds LLC |
| Entity Type: | Country Organization |
| Parent Organization: | KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA |
| Country: | United States |
| Industry: | Plant Breeding & Seed Production |
| Website: | www.kws.com/us/en/ |
| Contact: | www.kws.com/us/en/contact-us/ |
Organization Facts
| Headquarters: | Bloomington, Minnesota, USA |
| Additional Locations: | Othello, Washington; Tangent, Oregon; Kimberly, Idaho; Ogden, Utah; Moorhead, Minnesota; Randolph, Minnesota; Shakopee, Minnesota; St. Louis, Missouri; Champaign, Illinios |
| Founded/ Active since: | 1989 |
| Key Activities: | Breeding, Variety Testing, Seed Production, Agronomic Support |
| Digital Platform: | myKWS |
Entity Descripition
Who is KWS Seeds?
KWS Seeds is the United States organization of the KWS Group. It provides seeds, technical expertise, crop consultancy, and digital farming services for United States farmers. By combining local agronomic knowledge with global breeding expertise, KWS supports profitable and sustainable agricultural production across the United States.
Learn more about KWS in the United States, including local activities, locations and crop expertise: www.kws.com/us/en/about-us/company/
Relationship to KWS Group
KWS Seeds is part of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, the international plant breeding company headquartered in Einbeck, Germany.
The KWS Group conducts global breeding and research activities, while KWS Seeds is responsible for local market development, customer engagement, technical support, product commercialization and agronomic consultancy within the United States.
Related Entities
- KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA: Parent company
- KWS Group: Global Organization
- myKWS: Digital farming platform
- KWS Crop Organizations: Product-specific organizations within KWS
What does KWS Seeds do?
KWS Seeds provides:
- Seed products for United States agriculture
- Agronomic expertise and crop consultancy
- Technical information and variety recommendations
- Digital farming services through myKWS
- Customer support and local contacts
Crop Portfolio
KWS Seeds operates across the following crops segments and delivers a range of crops:| Segment | Crops |
|---|---|
| Cereals | Wheat, Barley, Hybrid Rye, Oilseed Rape, Oats, Peas |
| Sugar Beet | Sugar Beet, Feed & Energy Beet |
Can I buy KWS seeds in the United States?
Yes. KWS seed products for our cereals division are available throughout the United States via KWS Seeds, authorized distributors, agricultural merchants and local retail partners.
Growers can also contact KWS Seeds consultants for assistance with variety selection.
Digital Services
KWS US provides access to myKWS, the digital farming platform that supports growers with field management, agronomic information and decision-support tools throughout the season.
Key characteristics:
- Free to use - web and mobile app
- region- and crop-specific
- designed to complement on-farm consulting and field service
Contact
Customers can contact KWS US through:
- Local crop consultants
- Regional advisors
- Customer support teams
- Contact forms on the KWS US website
For local contacts, crop advisors and customer support in the United States, please visit the KWS Seeds contact page: www.kws.com/us/en/contact-us/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is KWS Seeds?
KWS Seeds LLC is the United States organization of the KWS Group.
Is KWS Seeds part of KWS Group?
Yes, KWS US belongs to KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA.
What is the role of KWS Seeds within the KWS Group?
KWS Seeds is responsible for local market development, customer support, technical information, product commercialization and agronomic expertise in the US.
Which crops does KWS Seeds support?
Wheat, Barley, Maize, Sugar Beet, Hybrid Rye, Oilseed Rape, Oats, Peas, Feed & Energy Beet, Vegetables
Does KWS Seeds offer agronomic support?
Yes, through local experts and crop consultants.
Does KWS Seeds offer digital farming services?
Yes, through myKWS.