Beck’s expands research network

BEAVER CROSSING, Neb.— Beck’s is expanding its research network after acquiring the BASF Research Station in Beaver Crossing in east-central Nebraska — now called the Beck’s Goehner West Research Station.

The purchase includes 400 acres of farm ground. It is located two miles west of Beck’s 100-acre facility acquired in 2021 for sales support, distribution, product testing and Practical Farm Research.

“We’re excited to add this facility to our growing research network,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “This acquisition is vital to strengthening our corn breeding program, which is focused on developing high-yielding, acre-specific products that meet the diverse needs of farmers.

“We’re creating an environment for heightened collaboration that will accelerate the innovation necessary to produce the right seed solutions.”

The facilities will support farmers in Nebraska, western Iowa, Kansas, eastern Colorado and South Dakota.

“In the past decade, Beck’s has expanded from serving eight states to 20 states,” said Jim Schwartz, Beck’s director of research, agronomy and PFR.

“The addition of Beck’s Goehner West will not only enhance our breeding program, but also fuel the company’s continued growth, allowing us to meet the evolving needs of farmers and expand our presence across the country.”