Limagrain Genetics Corp. announced today that Ron Bell has accepted the newly created position of Corn Research Director, effective immediately.

Based in Lebanon, IN, Ron Bell will report to Bernard Garet, VP-Research and Development. This position includes the direct supervision of the Corn Breeders Team and the Corn Strip Test Team. Limagrain Genetics North American corn breeding station locations are: Kirkland,IL – Champaign,IL – Iowa City,IA – Wilmar,MN – Lebanon,IN - Chatham,ONT and Puerto Rico. Limagrain Genetics Breeders and technicians work towards a common goal of improving existing germplasm, developing new lines, and finding answers for the many challenges producers face today.

Ron received his Masters degree in Genetics & Plant Pathology at Purdue University and began his career as a corn breeder for NC+ Hybrids. Ron then joined Callahan Enterprises in 1979 as Research Director, all crops and then became the Soybean Research Director for Limagrain Genetics Research in 1994.