Beck's, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, is strengthening its commitment to farmers in the northern Corn Belt with the construction of a new 96,000-square-foot facility in Olivia, Minnesota. While the existing location will remain a home for the northern research and breeding program, this new facility will enhance Beck’s ability to provide farmers with industry-leading seed products, agronomic support, and Practical Farm Research (PFR)® insights.
Strategically located off U.S. Highway 71, the new facility will feature sales support, a farm shop, a warehouse, cold storage, a dock, and an expanded PFR site. The PFR site, spanning over 100 acres, will dedicate more than 40 replicated studies to region-specific research, including critical areas such as Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) and soybean planting date by maturity.
“At Beck’s, we remain committed to helping farmers succeed by providing high-yielding products, localized agronomic support, and research-driven insights,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “This new facility in Olivia enhances our ability to deliver on that promise, giving farmers in the northern Corn Belt access to even more valuable information and resources.”
The expanded PFR site will serve as a hub for Beck’s renowned research program, offering farmers practical, data-backed insights into products and management practices tailored to the region.
"This investment underscores our dedication to the farmers in Minnesota and the broader region," said Heather Morris, northern regional business manager for Beck's. "By expanding our operations in Olivia, we are enhancing our capacity to serve our customers with improved logistics, greater product availability, and strengthened agronomic support, all aimed at maximizing their on-farm success."
Construction of the new facility is underway, with substantial completion set for the spring of 2026. Farmers in the region can anticipate enhanced service, expanded research, and an even greater level of support from Beck’s team.
“Beck’s has been a great community partner here for many years, and we couldn’t be happier that they have chosen Renville County for the location of their new facility, said Greg Snow, commissioner of Renville county. Their new building is going to be a real showpiece! We are so thankful to have them here.”
