Seminis®Vegetable Seeds Showcases Grower-Focused Expertise, Advancement andCollaboration at 2026 Woodland Experience

Immersive event welcomed growers and industry stakeholders for a firsthand look at expertise, insights and technologies supporting vegetable production. 

WOODLAND, Calif.  (August 19, 2026) — Seminis® Vegetable Seeds, part of Bayer's Crop Science division, brought together growers and industry stakeholders from across the United States, Mexico, South America and Australia/New Zealand to its Research & Development site in Woodland, CA for an in-depth experience highlighting the breadth of expertise, research and collaboration that helps growers navigate the evolving demands of vegetable production.

The event connected attendees directly with the people and processes behind the company’s vegetable seed business, including breeders, pathology experts, cell biology teams, quality specialists and other technical experts. Attendees gained a firsthand look at the extensive work that goes into developing and supporting vegetable varieties before they reach growers’ fields through conversations, demonstrations and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Woodland facility.

Throughout the day, attendees walked commercial and developmental field trials alongside Seminis breeders, observed breeding and research activities and explored emerging agricultural technologies. Market insight discussions provided another perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry, including consumer trends, market dynamics and evolving grower needs.

The experience also created opportunities for growers, industry stakeholders and Seminis teams to exchange perspectives on production challenges, market insights and future opportunities across vegetable production, reinforcing the company’s commitment to listening to growers and developing solutions that deliver meaningful value in the field.  

Attendees also explored technologies from strategic partners including CERES, spotlighting aerial field applications; Ecorobotix, demonstrating AI precision weed spray application solutions; Glean, highlighting field data collection tools; Sentek, presenting advances in soil moisture monitoring; and Stout AI, sharing automation technology designed to support labor-intensive field operations.

“Woodland 2026 reinforced the many ways Seminis partners with growers to help solve real-world challenges,” said Jennifer Ralston, AMPAC Commercial Lead for Bayer Vegetables Seeds. “Whether it’s delivering reliable seed quality, advancing genetics or providing insights into production and market dynamics, our focus remains on giving growers the tools, knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions and achieve long-term success.”

The event highlighted how Seminis continues to invest in advanced breeding, seed quality, agronomic expertise and market intelligence to help growers meet evolving production demands. Through field demonstrations, classroom sessions, and direct interaction with experts, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the work involved in developing and delivering high-performing crop varieties.

Guests experienced:

• Walking commercial and developmental field trials alongside Seminis breeders and technical experts
• Touring the Woodland Research & Development facility and seeing the people and processes behind the seed
• Learning about breeding, testing and quality processes involved in developing vegetable varieties
• Exploring emerging agricultural technologies and innovation partners
• Participating in market insights classroom discussions focused on consumer trends, industry dynamics and growers’ needs
• Connecting with breeders, researchers, quality specialists and other subject matter experts

Woodland 2026 reinforced Seminis Vegetable Seeds’ commitment to helping growers navigate today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. By bringing together innovation, collaboration and practical insights, the event demonstrated how Seminis supports growers in building productive, resilient and sustainable operations.

About Seminis

Seminis® Brand is committed to providing innovative solutions for every generation to help sustain our growing world. For over 150 years, the Seminis® legacy has focused on producing the best vegetable seed varieties for growers to use in farming operations around the world. We are proud to support our grower partners by continuously developing new seed varieties through our global research and development team and specialty breeders, and by providing ongoing agronomic solutions to unique farming challenges. Together with our growers, we are passionate about bringing high-quality, nutritious produce to ensure a balanced plate for our global community.  Seminis® is one of the seed brands with the Vegetable Seeds business of Bayer’s Crop Science division. For more information about Seminis®, visit www.vegetables.bayer.com.

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