Garst Seed Company was a U.S.-based subsidiary of Syngenta that produced hybrid seeds for agriculture.
History
In 1931, Garst and Thomas Hi-Bred Corn Company was founded by Roswell Garst and Charley Thomas in Coon Rapids, Iowa, and was "instrumental in promoting the use of hybrid corn."[1] During the Cold War, Garst formed a relationship with Nikita Khrushchev and assisted the USSR in modernizing its corn production.[1]
In 1983, the company split up and Garst Seed Company was formed.[1]
In 1985 Garst was acquired by Imperial Chemical Industries's American subsidiary.[1]