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Ben Kaehler
Traits and Germplasm Licensing Leader
Dow AgroSciences
Ben
Kaehler has been with Dow AgroSciences
for over twenty years. In 2003, he
joined the Plant Genetics and Biotech
Group as sales leader for Mycogen Seeds.
He has spent the past two years as
Traits and Germplasm Licensing Leader
for Dow AgroSciences. In this role, he
works with many seed companies in the
industry educating and promoting the
adoption of Herculex Insect Control
traits for their seed brands.
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Serving the Farmer
“Yields have increased
significantly even under
stressful conditions.” |
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The Fuel, Feed, Food Debate
“Our goal… is 50% crop
protection products and 50%
biotechnology.” |
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Where the Breeding Focus Lies
“In corn, we still look for high
yield.” |
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Increasing Dow’s Market Share
“We plan to double the number of
field trials.” |
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Dow’s New Trait
“This provides additional
herbicide tolerances that can
control some troublesome weeds.” |
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End Use Traits
“There’s also a lot of usage in
the livestock industry.” |
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