ExSeed Genetics L.L.C. introduces NutriDenseTM corn, an ideal feed corn for livestock that provides better palatability, higher protein and higher essential amino acids than commodity corn.

ExSeed Genetics is the leader in delivering value-enhanced grain crops to the marketplace. In addition to NutriDense, next year ExSeed Genetics will introduce NutriPhytateTM, a low phytate corn naturally high in digestible phosphorus.

"Our scientists have developed NutriDense corn to deliver reduced feed costs because the livestock producer is feeding the most precise formulations," explains Mark Scholl, president and chief executive officer of ExSeed Genetics. "This means less supplements need to be added to the feed mix." Additionally, since livestock can utilize more of the nutritional ingredients, there's less manure and also less odor.

"Our NutriDense is more than high oil," Scholl continues. "Geneticists and nutritionists at ExSeed Genetics have developed NutriDense corn to provide a consistent, high quality feed corn for livestock producers."

There are also environmental benefits to NutriDense corn. The softer, more palatable corn means less dust when grinding, reducing bacteria in the air and leading to healthier livestock.

With NutriDense corn, more nitrogen and amino acids are absorbed by the animal, meaning less pass through into the waste. This reduces nitrates in the manure, thereby decreasing the possibility of nitrates seeping into the groundwater as nonpoint pollution.

"Other companies are talking about how they are developing these new grain varieties," Scholl says. "But at ExSeed Genetics, we have moved beyond the laboratory and are putting these crops into the marketplace."

Through the ExSeed Genetics Network, ExSeed signs agreements with independent partners well versed in the development and production of identity-preserved grains, and coordinates the system to get ExSeed EnhancedTM grains delivered to the end user.

ExSeed Genetics works with select Production Partners to produce grain according to the end users' exact specifications, delivering identity-preserved grain when and where it is needed. The ExSeed Genetics Network includes seed, production and logistics partners experienced in the special handling and storage required by identity-preserved grains.

ExSeed Genetics L.L.C., headquartered in Owensboro, Ky., was formed in 1994, and has research operations in Owensboro, Ames, Iowa, and Olivia, Minn. You can visit the ExSeed Genetics web site at www.exseedgenetics.com.

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