Two Mycogen Seeds employees have been recognized as Future Giants of the Seed Industry by Seed World magazine, in partnership with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). Jamey Albrecht, Mycogen Seeds forage portfolio marketing leader, and Andrew Ferrel, commercial agronomist, were among the top four national nominees.

 

Albrecht and Ferrel were honored at ASTA’s 132nd annual convention in Washington, D.C. Julie Deering of Seed World shared, “The future of the seed industry is in good hands.”

 

“Rising stars like Jamey and Andrew are making a significant impact on how we develop and deliver products to maximize producers’ profitability,” says Damon Palmer, director of marketing for Dow AgroSciences. “They understand the importance of the basics, and harness their passion for agriculture to infuse the organization with new thinking.”

 

Albrecht began her career with Mycogen Seeds as a sales representative in 2009, and continues to use her first-hand field experience to add value in her current role. She is now responsible for strategically aligning products, resources and investments to grow the company’s forage portfolio. Albrecht is a member of the National Agri-Marketing Association and honorary member of the Washington State University Club. 

 

A commercial agronomist in Indiana, Ferrel is one of many experts on the Mycogen Seeds Agronomy Services team. He works directly with growers to place and manage corn hybrids and soybean varieties to maximize performance. In addition, he proactively develops educational materials to help retailers, growers and company sales representatives to address local agronomic issues. Outside of work, Ferrel volunteers with the local FFA and 4-H chapters.

 

“Jamey and Andrew continue to make the needs of growers their top priority,” Palmer says. “That mindset is what makes Mycogen Seeds one of the fastest-growing seed companies.”

 

The Future Giants of the Seed Industry was created by Seed World and ASTA’s Future Seed Executives. The program honors individuals early in their careers who work with seasoned veterans to learn about industry issues, acknowledge the past and are led by a true passion for agriculture and the seed industry.

 

For more information about the 2015 Future Giant of the Seed Industry Award finalists, visit SeedWorld.com.