Seed Industry Consolidation

Former NCGA CEO Tolman Shares His Perspective on Monsanto-Syngenta Proposal

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Rick Tolman, retired chief executive officer of the National Corn Growers Association, saw significant consolidation in the seed business during his 14 years at the helm of NCGA. (Photo courtesy of NCGA)
Rick Tolman, retired chief executive officer of the National Corn Growers Association, saw significant consolidation in the seed business during his 14 years at the helm of NCGA. (Photo courtesy of NCGA)
Farm groups play it close to the vest when two industry giants are facing off over a takeover attempt. Rick Tolman, former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, said farmers and commodity leaders are likely leery about losing competition in the name of...

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Chris Clayton

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