S&W Seed Co is a global agricultural seed company specializing in the development, production and marketing of forage and turf seeds, as well as specialty crop seeds. Founded in the mid-1970s, the company has built a reputation for supplying high-quality alfalfa, sorghum, sunflower and corn seed varieties tailored to the needs of dairy and livestock producers, biofuel processors and turf managers. S&W Seed’s portfolio includes conventional and hybrid seeds, with a focus on optimizing yield, drought tolerance and disease resistance in diverse growing conditions.
The company operates a network of seed production and conditioning facilities across the United States, including California’s Central Valley, Texas, Kansas and Florida, complemented by strategic partnerships and contract growers in South Africa and Brazil. This geographic footprint enables S&W Seed to serve customers across North America, South America and select international markets. In addition to bulk seed sales, the company offers seed treatment, custom packaging and logistics services to support growers from planting through harvest.
Research and development lies at the core of S&W Seed’s strategy. The company employs advanced plant breeding techniques such as molecular marker-assisted selection, genomic profiling and greenhouse evaluation to accelerate varietal development. Its R&D team collaborates with public and private institutions to introduce cutting-edge traits, including enhanced nutritional content for forage crops and improved stress resilience. The result is a pipeline of proprietary seed varieties designed to address evolving agricultural challenges.
Under the leadership of CEO Greg LaBarge, S&W Seed’s executive team combines expertise in plant genetics, agronomy and supply chain management. The company maintains a board of directors with decades of experience in agricultural science and business development, guiding strategic initiatives and corporate governance. With a multi-pronged focus on innovation, operational excellence and customer service, S&W Seed is positioned to support the seed needs of modern agriculture for years to come.
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