LG Seeds

What LG Seeds does

LG Seeds is a U.S. national seed brand and a trade name (DBA) of AgReliant Genetics, LLC, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana. The company develops and sells corn hybrids, soybean varieties, alfalfa, and sorghum seed through an authorized-dealer distribution model serving row-crop and forage growers across the Midwest, South, Plains, West, and Pacific Northwest. Its commercial positioning is "choice without compromise," combining proprietary corn germplasm from AgReliant Genetics — one of only four companies globally with new corn germplasm development capability and the third-largest U.S. corn seed company — with trait stacks licensed from Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, BASF, and Syngenta, plus HarvXtra alfalfa from Forage Genetics International.

The underlying technology base rests on AgReliant's global germplasm pool, accessed through ultimate parents Groupe Limagrain (a French farmer-owned cooperative with 100+ research centers) and KWS SAAT Ag (a German family-owned seed company founded in 1856 operating in 70+ countries). LG Seeds layers proprietary seed treatments (AgriShield ST/MAX/PLUS, Acceleron packages, and Syngenta's novel mode-of-action Vayantis fungicide for Pythium) onto its hybrids, and supports grower decisions through an interactive filterable yield-performance data platform and a silage testing program that evaluates more than 70,000 hybrids per year.

LG Seeds generates revenue primarily through one-time seed sales at prices set in an annual dealer price list, billed through authorized dealers and distributors, with trait royalties passed through to trait providers based on agronomic zone. Premium seed-treatment packages create per-unit upcharges. Distribution is exclusively U.S., restricted to authorized dealers (minimum 1,000-bag sales threshold to qualify) with local agronomy teams providing in-season management. LG Seeds holds no independent capital structure; all ownership and capital reside at AgReliant Genetics, which is jointly owned by Groupe Limagrain and KWS SAAT Ag.

Name

LG Seeds

Legal name

AgReliant Genetics, LLC

Website

https://lgseeds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LG Seeds is a U.S. national seed brand and DBA of AgReliant Genetics, LLC, selling corn hybrids, soybeans, alfalfa, and sorghum exclusively through authorized dealers and regional agronomy teams to row-crop and forage growers across the Midwest, South, Plains, and West.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Seeds

akta.pro primary industry

Row Crop Seeds (Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Rice, Cotton) (AFABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformation & Tissue Culture Platforms (Plant regeneration, delivery systems) (AFABALAH), Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD), Seed Distribution & Retail (Dealers, Co-ops, E-commerce) (AFABAFAO)

Keywords

• Corn seed hybrids
• Soybean varieties
• Agricultural seed sales
• Seed treatment solutions
• Crop genetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Seed Product Sales: One-time transactional sale of seed products (corn hybrids, soybeans, alfalfa, sorghum, silage) at prices set in current published price list for the upcoming crop year, less applicable programs or discounts. Sold only in the U.S. through authorized dealers and distributors. Buyers purchase seed for planting in the year of purchase and pay royalties to trait providers based on agronomic zone.
2. Trait Technology Licensing (Pass-Through Royalties): Royalties on traited seed passed through to trait providers (Bayer, Corteva, BASF, Syngenta). Buyers must accept trait providers' technology agreements as a condition of sale.
3. Premium Seed Treatment Upcharges: Premium seed treatment packages (Acceleron, AgriShield ST, MAX, PLUS, Vayantis) applied at state-of-the-art facility, bundled with seed purchases at varying Poncho/Cruiser insecticide rates (P250, P500, P1250, CZ250, CZ500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Core offering

LG Seeds develops and sells a broad portfolio of agricultural seed products—corn hybrids, soybean varieties, alfalfa, and sorghum—supplemented by silage-specific hybrids and premium seed treatment packages (Acceleron, AgriShield ST/MAX/PLUS, Vayantis). Products are built on proprietary AgReliant corn germplasm combined with trait technologies sourced from Bayer, Corteva, BASF, and Syngenta, and are sold exclusively through authorized U.S. dealers and distributors with regional agronomy support.

Product overview

LG Seeds operates as a dealer-driven national seed company (a division of AgReliant Genetics, LLC) rather than a single unified software product. Its offering is a portfolio-plus-modules architecture: the core offering is a broad seed genetics catalog spanning Corn Hybrids, Soybean Varieties, Alfalfa, and Sorghum (with a dedicated Silage Solutions sub-line built on the corn germplasm), augmented by regionally curated BIG 5 Hybrids (hand-picked selections for agronomic zones like California, South Texas, Southern High Plains, Northern High Plains, and the Pacific Northwest). The portfolio is wrapped by premium seed-treatment modules (Acceleron®, AgriShield® ST/MAX/PLUS, Vayantis®) and supported by digital agronomic tools — Seed Finder, Seed Comparison, and the interactive Performance/Yield Data map — plus downloadable seed guides, trait & MOA brochures, and agronomy articles. Sales and account operations are enabled through the Dealer Pro portal and external Payment Portal. The offering is rooted in a 230+ year legacy of six seed brands (LG Seeds, Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman Seed, Golden Acres® Genetics, Producers Hybrids, Eureka Seeds) and backed by AgReliant Genetics R&D.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corn Seed (LG Hybrid Corn) A broad portfolio of LG-branded corn hybrids spanning a wide range of relative maturities, featuring major industry traits (VT Double PRO, SmartStax, Trecepta, Agrisure Viptera, Roundup Ready Corn 2, Enlist, PowerCore, Herculex, etc.) and tailored for grain, silage, or dual-purpose use by U.S. row crop growers.
• Soybean Varieties

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 70,000 hybrids tested every year (silage program)
• +3 more outcomes

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• AgReliant Genetics, LLCflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of LG Seeds, born in 2000 when Groupe Limagrain and KWS SAAT Ag merged their North American operations. AgReliant is one of only four companies in the world developing new corn germplasm and the third largest corn seed company in the U.S. Privately held ownership of AgReliant Genetics enables LG Seeds to access traits from multiple different providers.
• Groupe LimagrainflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate parent co-owner of LG Seeds (via AgReliant Genetics). Groupe Limagrain is a farmer-owned French cooperative with more than 100 research centers around the world and nearly 1,500 farmer owners as partners, suppliers and customers. Develops innovative solutions in field seeds, fruit and vegetable seeds, rapeseed and functional grains.
• KWS SAAT AgflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate parent co-owner of LG Seeds (via AgReliant Genetics). KWS SAAT Ag, founded in 1856, is a family-owned German company focused on improving the genetic potential of crops through research and breeding programs. Operates in 70 countries worldwide developing high-performance seeds for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers, soybeans, catch crops, and more.
• Bayer Group (Monsanto Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrait provider to LG Seeds via Bayer Technology/Stewardship Agreement (MTSA). All corn, soybean, and alfalfa seed containing Bayer technologies (including SmartStax®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, XtendFlex®, VT Double PRO®, Trecepta®) may only be sold to growers with accepted Bayer stewardship agreements. Includes licensing of Viptera trait and other corn technologies. Bayer is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS).
• Corteva Agriscience (Dow AgroSciences)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrait provider via Corteva Agriscience Technology Use Agreement. All soybean seed containing Corteva technologies (Enlist E3®, Herculex®, PowerCore®) and Enlist, Herculex and PowerCore corn may only be sold to licensed growers. Trait stewardship terms at corteva.us/Resources/trait-stewardship.html. Dow AgroSciences is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS).
• BASFcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrait provider via BASF Grower Technology Agreement (BGTA). All soybean seed containing the LibertyLink® trait may only be sold to growers with an accepted BASF Grower Technology Agreement in good standing with BASF. LibertyLink seed products combine high-yielding genetics with non-selective postemergent Liberty® (glufosinate) herbicide weed control.
• Syngenta Seeds, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTrait provider via Syngenta Stewardship Agreement. All corn and soybean seed containing Syngenta technologies (Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera®, Catalyst™, E-Z Refuge®) may only be sold to licensed growers. Insect control technology provided by Vip3A is utilized under license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG. Syngenta Customer Resource Center: 1-877-GRO-CORN.
• Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlfalfa trait provider for HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology and Roundup Ready® Alfalfa. FGI is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). HarvXtra technology enabled by The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. Purchase/use subject to Seed and Feed Use Agreement in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
• Syngenta (Seed Treatment Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVayantis® fungicide seed treatment is in all LG Seeds 2022 Acceleron® or AgriShield® treated corn products. Vayantis is a novel mode of action Pythium protectant developed by Syngenta, providing substantially better protection than older technologies against all known U.S. Pythium species.
• Acceleron / Bayer (Seed Treatment)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcceleron® branded seed treatment package available on LG Seeds corn products. Basic seed treatment package with P250, P500, or P1250 rate of Poncho insecticide for early-season disease and insect control (wireworm, seed corn maggot, white grub, grape colaspis, black cutworm, nematode protection).
• Authorized LG Seeds Dealers and DistributorsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLG Seeds sells exclusively through authorized dealers and distributors across the U.S. Dealers qualify by selling over 1,000 bags of LG Seeds corn per season. Dealers are required to comply with stewardship and product use requirements, assist growers with trait licensing, and report Grower Point of Sales (GPOS) data to trait providers. Dealer Pro online portal enables ordering and account management.
• Corteva / AgCeleratecoreTechnology or IntegrationAgCelerate grower registration platform (www.AgCelerate.com) is the unified licensing portal referenced by LG Seeds for Bayer (1-800-ROUNDUP), Corteva Agriscience (1-866-784-4630), BASF, and Syngenta technologies. Dealers direct growers to register there for trait licenses.
• AgReliant Genetics Sister Seed Brands (Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman Seed, Golden Acres Genetics, Producers Hybrids, Eureka Seeds, AgriGold)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix AgReliant sister brands that contribute to the 230+ year collective legacy. These brands share AgReliant Genetics R&D and trait access but operate as distinct brands. LG Seeds.com seed comparison tool allows customers to compare hybrids across AgReliant brand portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AgriGold Hybrids: AgReliant Genetics sister brand selling corn and soybean seed through a similar dealer-driven model with shared germplasm and trait access. Directly comparable in product mix, distribution approach, and R&D backing; the two brands split geography and dealer focus within the same parent portfolio.
• Beck's Hybrids: Family-owned U.S. seed company selling corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa through a farmer-dealer network across the Corn Belt. Comparable to LG Seeds in product mix, dealer-driven GTM, regional agronomic support, and focus on family-farmer relationships.
• Wyffels Hybrids: Independent, family-owned U.S. corn seed company selling exclusively through a dealer network in the central Corn Belt. Highly comparable to LG Seeds in product specialization (corn-first), dealer-driven GTM, and trait sourcing from multiple providers.
• Stine Seeds: Independent, family-owned U.S. corn and soybean seed brand with proprietary soybean genetics and dealer-distribution model. Comparable to LG Seeds in dealer-driven corn/soybean positioning and U.S. Midwest focus.
• Hefty Seed Company: Independent U.S. seed company selling corn, soybeans, and small grains through a large retail/dealer footprint across the Plains and Midwest. Comparable in dealer-driven distribution and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Pioneer (Corteva Agriscience): Market-leading U.S. corn and soybean seed brand owned by Corteva Agriscience with integrated proprietary traits and digital platform. Overlaps with LG Seeds across the entire corn/soybean product set but competes with the full weight of Corteva's trait portfolio and global R&D.
• DEKALB / Channel (Bayer Crop Science): Bayer-owned corn and soybean seed brands with proprietary Bayer trait stack (VT Double PRO, SmartStax, XtendFlex). Directly competes with LG Seeds on corn hybrids and trait choices but with vertically integrated genetics, traits, and chemistry.
• Golden Harvest (Syngenta): Syngenta-owned corn and soybean seed brand distributed through a U.S. dealer network. Competes head-to-head with LG Seeds on corn hybrids and trait packages (Agrisure stack), with similar dealer-driven GTM but larger parent backing.
• NK Seeds (Syngenta): Syngenta's flagship corn and soybean seed brand with broad U.S. dealer distribution and proprietary Agrisure trait stack. Comparable product offering to LG Seeds across corn and soybeans.
• Brevant Seeds (Corteva): Corteva's retail-focused corn and soybean seed brand distributed through ag retailers. Overlaps with LG Seeds on product and target customer, with the backing of Corteva's Enlist/PowerCore trait portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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