Beck’s expands research operations with acquisition of the BASF research station in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Date:10-02-2024

Beck's  recently announced the acquisition of the BASF Research Station in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, which will be named Beck’s Goehner West Research Station (Goehner West). The purchase includes 400 acres of farm ground, located just two miles west of Beck’s 100-acre facility acquired in 2021 for sales support, distribution, product testing, and Practical Farm Research (PFR)®.
As Beck’s continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of farmers, the new Goehner West facility will play a crucial role in advancing the company’s breeding program. This strategic move strengthens Beck’s ability to provide farmers with the right products for their unique growing conditions, ultimately helping them maximize yields and profitability.

″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 Goehner and Goehner West facilities are integral to Beck’s mission to support farmers throughout Nebraska, western Iowa, Kansas, eastern Colorado, and South Dakota. ″In the past decade, Beck’s has expanded from serving eight states to twenty states,″ said Jim Schwartz, Beck’s director of research, agronomy, and Practical Farm Research (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.″