Information for the press and the public

In the Disease Headhouse, crews are making great headway on interior work. The Rhizoctonia lab is nearing completion.

Stanley Nwade was invited by the North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair to judge the students' innovation in agriculture.

Planting took place on March 24th at the USDA People’s Garden on the National Mall, marking a meaningful return to crop-based education.

Construction in the Production Complex continues to advance toward major milestones.

St. Louis put its global AgTech ambitions on full display during the recent AgTech Week.

In the Headhouse, framing for all internal rooms and workspaces is now complete.

Read this feature on hybrid rye for fall forage from AgProud Idaho.

Significant progress continues across all four greenhouses.

In the latest InsideKWS employee magazine, Julie Furgala, Pre-Commercial Manager, Seed Production US, shares how teamwork and passion fuel innovation. Discover how sportsmanship connects to seed development!

Progress continues at a steady pace across the greenhouse facilities as we move closer to completion.

October was a great month for construction progress. Read on to learn about what was accomplished!

Construction at our Kimberly site continues to advance steadily, with several exciting developments over the past few weeks.

Held at the Farm at the Arb, the event drew nearly 1,800 attendees and featured interactive activities like sugarbeet harvesting, baking demonstrations, and educational exhibits.

Be part of the journey as we build the future of innovation at KWS. Follow our updates and celebrate each milestone with us—your support drives our success.

Read this article from National Hog Farmer discussing the role hybrid rye could play as a feed with potentially less emissions than corn.

KWS Seeds, a global leader in sugarbeet seed, announced today the promotion of Lynn Dusek to the newly created position of General Agronomist.

St. Louis, MO, June 16, 2025: On June 5, 2025, the KWS Gateway Research Center (GRC) proudly commemorated a decade of innovation. This milestone represented ten years of scientific advancement, and collaborative efforts. It provided an opportunity to reflect on KWS' GRC journey, articulate their future vision, and express gratitude to the colleagues, partners, and supporters who have contributed to their success.

Bloomington, MN, April 15, 2025: KWS Seeds launched construction today on what will be its most advanced greenhouse research facility in North America dedicated to improving the performance, profitability and sustainability of sugarbeet farming and the industry into the future.

Bloomington, MN, June 28, 2022: The KWS group, with headquarters in Einbeck, Germany, announces participation in the Grand Farm Education and Research Initiative. The KWS Digital Innovation Accelerator (DIA) team has committed cultivation of five acres of experimental sugarbeets on Grand Farm to identify and develop sustainable farming practices benefitting sugarbeet, and in the future, all row crop growers. The Grand Farm initiative is designed to inspire a collaboration among businesses, organizations, and researchers to facilitate agriculture technology innovation.

Bloomington, MN, January 11, 2021: The global seed specialist KWS Seeds has promoted Dr. Becca Brattain to the position of Country Manager USA for the North America cereals group.

Bloomington, MN, October 5, 2020: The global seed specialist KWS received a patent grant for improved Cercospora tolerance in sugarbeets. The leaf disease Cercospora beticola is one of the world’s most harmful fungal diseases for sugarbeets: The fungus can result in yield losses of up to 501 percent;

Champiagn, IL, September, 2020: A fourth-generation Minnesota farmer has spent more than two decades seeking an alternative crop. His surprising solution—hybrid rye—offers a low-maintenance small grain that pairs well with livestock and boosts sustainability.

Wohlde, July, 16, 2020: Rye is experiencing a kind of renaissance in many regions of Europe: The domestic cereal also grows in nutrient-poor soils; requires less fertilizer than, for example, wheat; needs less water; and, in general, enjoys good plant health. With these characteristics alone, rye makes a significant contribution to boosting agricultural sustainability.