Beck’s Seed to acquire Phillips Syngenta plant

Purchase to be finalized in October of this year

This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.
This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.

The Syngenta corn seed production facility along Highway 34 near Phillips is changing hands again.  Beck’s Seed Company, based in Indiana, announced Monday its acquisition of the plant with the transaction expected to close on Oct. 31.  A news release from Beck’s stated: “This strategic acquisition reinforces Beck’s commitment to providing high-quality seed and exceptional service to far…