Research Triangle Park, N.C., December 14, 2007 – BASF Plant Science today announced that Darwin Kuhlers has joined the company as a forage specialist in the Upper Midwest region. In this position, he will be responsible for building relationships and providing support for key NutriDense seed partners. Kuhlers also will be working directly with dairy producers, managers and nutritionists to share the improved benefits of feeding corn silage made from NutriDense hybrids. His territory will include Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Northeast Iowa and Minnesota.
“Darwin brings an excellent skill set to our team, and we’re excited to have him join us,” said Kyle McMillan, NutriDense sales manager. “His knowledge of forage management and experience working with progressive dairy producers will be a great asset to our company. He also has an extensive background in nutrition that will greatly benefit BASF Plant Science and our customers.”
Before joining the BASF Plant Science Team, Kuhlers worked as a Midwest region sales manager with Medipharm USA, and as a Livestock account manager with Pioneer Hi-Bred International. He also has work experience with DuPont Specialty Grains and Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
Darwin graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural engineering. He currently resides in Fairmont, Minnesota.
NutriDense is a nutritionally enhanced corn that contains a stacked set of output traits designed to enhance animal feed performance. Seed companies throughout the Midwest market the product through licensing agreements.
NutriDense silage hybrids increase silage tonnage, milk production and per acre profitability for dairy producers. NutriDense silage hybrids can deliver high yields and increase milk production by up to 2.9 lbs/head/day.
For swine producers, hybrids containing NutriDense can improve profits by up to $4 per marketed hog by reducing feed costs and/or improving feed efficiency. NutriDense is also higher in protein and all essential amino acids than many conventional corn hybrids.
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All BASF activities involving plant biotechnology are incorporated in BASF Plant Science. BASF Plant Science coordinates an international research and technology platform with eight sites in five countries including Europe and North America and employs about 700 staff. In addition, BASF Plant Science has established numerous complementary cooperations with research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies in Europe and North America. The research activities of BASF Plant Science are concentrated in the areas of more efficient agriculture, renewable raw material and healthier nutrition for humans and animals. These include, for example, plants with improved agronomic characteristics, a higher content of vitamins or Omega-3 fatty acids for preventing cardiovascular diseases as well as plants with a higher nutritional value for animals.
Between 2006 and 2008 BASF is investing $430 million (U.S.) in the expansion of its plant biotechnology operations.
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