Bayer CropScience uncovers a hidden gem in Minnesota

By ANDREA JOHNSON Assistant Editor
Sep 21, 2015
Sep 21, 2015

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Mark Belden is the site manager at the Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth Technology Center in Shakopee. He is shown here with On Demand seed treatment application technology. Photo by Andrea Johnson.

Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth Equipment Innovation Center, Shakopee, MN

Bayer CropScience recently celebrated the opening of its SeedGrowth Equipment Innovation Center in Shakopee. The center focuses on designing and manufacturing seed treatment equipment for customers around the world. Submitted photo.

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By ANDREA JOHNSON Assistant Editor

SHAKOPEE, Minn. – Minnesotans tend not to brag, but they can take a little bit of pride in the new Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth Equipment Innovation Center.

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