In the Disease Headhouse, crews are making great headway on interior work. The Rhizoctonia lab is nearing completion.
April 10, 2026
Breanne Stowell, Sr. Station Manager – Kimberly Location
Production & Research Complex Progress
Construction across the Kimberly Greenhouse Expansion Project continues to advance steadily through key spring milestones. Insulated metal panel installation on the Vernalization buildings is now complete, marking another significant step toward readiness for interior staging. Floor sealing in these areas is scheduled for the week of April 13th; following that, crews will assemble a vernalization bench mock‑up to support upcoming testing and system coordination efforts.
Water connections to the existing Headhouse are planned to begin this week. Meanwhile, Extreme Excavation is actively preparing pathway curbs and the generator pad, continuing asphalt preparation processes, and initiating backfill work for ADA stairwells.
Disease Complex Progress
Inside the Disease Complex, benching assembly continues to progress. The Insectary now has its benching fully installed, creating a functional foundation for upcoming research operations.
Interior progress in the Disease Headhouse also remains strong. The Rhizoctonia lab is nearing completion, with crews making significant headway on interior finishes and preparation for equipment integration.
About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees* in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. *excl. seasonal workforce
