Major companys in agriculture Flashcards
Cargill
Partners with farmers and customers to grow food with less impact to feed hungry families to make a food secure world
John Deere
Production of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment and solutions
Bayer
Known for its agricultural division, Bayer focuses on crop protection, seeds, and digital farming solutions. It has a strong commitment to sustainable farming practices and is a leader in agri-chemicals(Crop Science).
Nutrien
A Canadian fertilizer company headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, it is the largest global producer of potash and the second-largest producer of nitrogen fertilizer, making it the second-largest fertilizer producer overall.
Dole
Dole plc is an Irish-American agricultural multinational based in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the largest global producers of fruit and vegetables, employing 38,500 full-time and seasonal workers. The company offers around 300 products across 75 countries.
Adler Seeds
Adler Seeds is an American company founded in 1937 by Howard Adler in Sharpsville, Indiana. Originally named George Adler & Sons, it was later incorporated and renamed Adler Seeds. In 1993, Howard Adler passed the company on to his son, John Adler.
Hormel Foods Company
Hormel Foods Corporation, founded in 1891 by George A. Hormel in Austin, Minnesota, is an American multinational food processing company originally known as George A. Hormel & Company.
The Climate Corporation
The Climate Corporation is a digital agriculture company that uses weather, soil, and field data to help farmers identify factors that could limit crop yields.
Simplot
The J.R. Simplot Company is an agribusiness based in Boise, Idaho, United States.
The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company, based in Tampa, Florida, is an American chemical company that mines phosphate and potash and collects urea for fertilizer. It operates through international distribution networks and Mosaic Fertilizantes and is the largest U.S. potash and phosphate fertilizer producer.
Monsanto
The Monsanto Company, founded in 1901 and based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, was an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation. Its most famous product is Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide developed in the 1970s.
Pioneer
Pioneer Corporation is a Japanese multinational based in Tokyo, specializing in digital entertainment products. Founded by Nozomu Matsumoto on January 1, 1938, as a radio and speaker repair shop, the company is currently led by President Shiro Yahara.
CHS Inc
CHS Inc. is a Fortune 500 secondary cooperative based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. It is owned by U.S. agricultural cooperatives, farmers, ranchers, and preferred stockholders. The company operates in various sectors, including food processing, wholesale, farm supply, financial services, and retail.
. Bayer Crop Science (formerly Monsanto)
A global leader in genetically modified (GM) seeds, including corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Known for Roundup Ready crops (herbicide-resistant) and Bt crops (insect-resistant).
Develops biotech traits for drought resistance and higher yields.
Syngenta
Specializes in GM seeds for corn, soybeans, and other crops.
Developed Agrisure Viptera (insect-resistant corn) and herbicide-tolerant traits.
Works on genetically engineered traits to improve crop efficiency.
Corteva Agriscience (formerly part of DowDuPont)
Produces Enlist herbicide-tolerant crops and insect-resistant traits.
Develops CRISPR-edited crops for improved productivity and sustainability.
Focuses on gene-editing techniques beyond traditional GMOs.
BASF Agricultural Solutions
Develops herbicide-tolerant and pest-resistant GM crops.
Works on gene-edited crops using CRISPR and other advanced breeding methods.
Focuses on improving plant resilience and yield potential.
Land O Lakes
The cooperative, based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, focuses on the dairy industry and is one of the largest producers of butter and cheese in the U.S. With 1,959 direct producer-members, 751 member-cooperatives, and 9,000 employees, it handles 12 billion pounds of milk annually. Ranked third on the National Cooperative Bank Co-op 100 list, it operates through three key divisions: dairy foods, Purina Animal Nutrition for animal care products, and WinField United for agricultural services and crop solutions.
Freight Farms
Farmers across five continents positively impact their local communities by improving food access and providing hands-on learning opportunities. Joining the network offers access to their knowledge and helps create meaningful change globally.
Founded in 1929 by John Richard Simplot in Idaho, the J.R. Simplot Company grew rapidly during World War II by supplying dehydrated onions and potatoes to the military. It became a major player in the frozen French fry industry, supplying McDonald’s by the 1970s and producing over half of its fries by 2005. The company also manufactures fertilizers, though mining activities have raised environmental concerns. With $7.6 billion in revenue and 13,000 employees, Simplot operates internationally and ranks among the largest privately owned companies globally. J.R. Simplot retired in 1973 and passed away in 2008.
