Where does the summer go?  We see the grass growing and maturing...

Where does the summer go?  We see the grass growing and maturing and all of a sudden the fields are bare, hay is bailed, the temperature drops and fall is here! 

Barenbrug USA is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha...

Barenbrug USA is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha Miller to the newly created role of Director of Marketing and Brand Management for Barenbrug USA. As Director of Marketing and Brand Management, Miller will be responsible for managing marketing in the lead for both the international and domestic business.

Many parts of the U.S. are suffering from dry conditions, and the...

Many parts of the U.S. are suffering from dry conditions, and the Southwest is in the midst of a full-blown drought, while many other parts of the West have had just enough moisture to get by for now, but could easily turn dry, making the developing of strategies to get through these tough times critically important.

(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is dedicated to providing value added...

(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is dedicated to providing value added solutions and technologies to the professional forage and turf market. Therefore, to better align our sales and marketing initiatives within our professional divisions, we are proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Justin Burns to the newly created position of VP Marketing and Sales - Professional Divisions. CEO, James Schneider comments, "Justin has done an exceptional job helping our forage customers become profitable using our products. It is an honor to see him take on this new role which is designed to further enhance the customer experience in professional turf and forage.”

Well spring is here, and it is time to start getting pastures...

Well spring is here, and it is time to start getting pastures ready for spring-summer grazing! A lot of farmersand ranchers are looking to extend their grazing, or add a summer annual crop to their pasture, to fill that gap in the summer months.  Many farmers and ranchers have tried summer annuals in the past without great success, or satisfaction from the summer annual that they planted. So the question is, What about Crabgrass?

Barenbrug USA and Columbia Seeds are strategically aligning in a...

Barenbrug USA and Columbia Seeds are strategically aligning in a Turfgrass Marketing and Production Partnership to provide more value in the market. By synergizing Columbia Seed's premier Value Direct Link^® production and distribution model with Barenbrug’s high investment in research, product development and marketing, the companies will have a leading portfolio of grasses to fill their prospective customers’ many needs.

Taking advantage of planning opportunities now will set your...

Taking advantage of planning opportunities now will set your forage/grazing operation up for success come spring. Here is a list of things you can do now that will help ensure a successful growing and grazing season.

Exclusively from Barenbrug, Monaco seeded bermudagrass is...

Exclusively from Barenbrug, Monaco seeded bermudagrass is continuing the legacy founded by Riviera. The newest release from the Johnston Seed breeding program, Monaco, Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon, is a synthetic variety produced by the intercrossing of five clonal parent lines. All seed is only produced from the Syn-1 generation which results in superior genetic integrity and seed quality year in and year out. Joey Meibergen from Johnston Seed Co comments, “On behalf of Johnston Seed Co I would like to thank our research and production team. It has taken JSC 12 years to develop this release. I am very proud of what our team has developed and know the blood sweat and tears it takes to be a leader in the development and production of warm season grasses.” 

(Tangent, OR)  Barenbrug USA has appointed Micah Gould as the...

(Tangent, OR)  Barenbrug USA has appointed Micah Gould as the Product Manager for the professional turf sector. As Product Manager, Gould will provide technical and sales support for Barenbrug USA’s network of professional turf distributors. Additionally, he will be heavily involved in research and development to continue Barenbrug’s goal of bringing new and innovative products to the U.S. turf market. Sales Manager, Jay Ingham comments, “We are very excited to welcome Micah to Barenbrug. He brings a vast knowledge of turfgrass along with an understanding of the industry.”

Barenbrug USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Britton “Bo...

Barenbrug USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Britton “Bo” Lacy as the new Seed Supply-Chain Manager taking over for Macey Wessels as she moves on to become a part owner in Boshart Trucking and Bossco Trading, a local trucking and export hay company.  Beginning January 22^nd, 2018 Bo will officially take up his duties in this new role as well as become part of the BarUSA management team. 

As a total solar eclipse moves across the United States on the...

As a total solar eclipse moves across the United States on the morning of Monday, August 21st, crowds are expected to descend on locations in the path of totality. At the Barenbrug USA headquarters in Oregon, we are expected to have prime viewing of the eclipse. Oregon’s path of totality spans a band about 70 miles wide that will start at the coast and head east across the state. Experts are predicting that as many as 400,000 people will be in the Willamette Valley, the location of our headquarters, and 1 million people will come throughout Oregon to witness the eclipse

Barenbrug USA has an immediate opening for a full-time...

Barenbrug USA has an immediate opening for a full-time Professional Forage Territory Manager for the Southern Region (Texas to North Carolina) of the USA. Barenbrug USA is part of the worldwide Royal Barenbrug Group that has been a leader in grass breeding, production and marketing for more than 109 years. In the US, we service the professional turf and forage industry and the retail consumer products business. Barenbrug USA is also a leading exporter of grass and legume species. www.barusa.com

Barenbrug has launched a new product, Barricade. Designed for new...

Barenbrug has launched a new product, Barricade. Designed for new planting or inter-seeding into rangeland and dryland pastures in low rainfall areas (below 18 inches annual precipitation).

As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, Barenbrug is...

As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, Barenbrug is proud to introduce Aquatrols Seed Enhancement Technology  (SET) to our Yellow Jacket Enhanced Seed Coating program. 

Barenbrug attended the 2017 Golf Industry Show (GIS) this...

Barenbrug attended the 2017 Golf Industry Show (GIS) this February in Orlando, Florida. With hundreds of exhibitors spanning thousands of square feet of exhibit space, the GIS trade show gives superintendents, owners, technicians and other golf facility professionals the opportunity to network and discuss the latest products and services in turf and facility care.

2017 marks the 15 Year Anniversary of the RTF Association and...

2017 marks the 15 Year Anniversary of the RTF Association and follows the most successful year for the organization since inception.

Ranching in harmony with nature requires a heightened reliance on...

Ranching in harmony with nature requires a heightened reliance on well managed grazing to fill the nutritional needs of the cowherd. 

Barenbrug USA Research is hitting spring full throttle. Both the...

Barenbrug USA Research is hitting spring full throttle. Both the Turf and Forage divisions are preparing for spring trials, spring planting and spring weather.

The 2017 crop is looking like it will help with the surplus in...

The 2017 crop is looking like it will help with the surplus in the perennial ryegrass market. The dry fall weather followed by heavy rains made planting new fields difficult. Early fall planting was the key to successful establishment this year. 

As I look out the window, the signs of spring are everywhere: the...

As I look out the window, the signs of spring are everywhere: the sun is shining (at the moment) and the grass has already had its first hair-cut! 

Crop 2016 appears to be all over the board and specific to...

Crop 2016 appears to be all over the board and specific to individual fields. Annual ryegrass yields look to be average, established tall fescue yields are down but new plantings of tall fescue are up, perennial ryegrass across the board is well below average and bluegrass under irrigation is preforming slightly above average.

In 1904 grass seed was swept together in haylofts as a way of...

In 1904 grass seed was swept together in haylofts as a way of seed collection. Joseph Theodore Barenbrug recognized the need for a different approach. His entrepreneurial spirit was driven by the recognition that seed should “be cultivated in a professional manner by a specialized company”. From that spirit the company Barenbrug was founded. Not only was a company created, but this manner of thought, as well as the products and varieties that would follow, began a Legacy.

Representing three generations of growers the Carroll family...

Representing three generations of growers the Carroll family Dwayne, Geri, Larry, Vickee and Tyler, work as a family team to farm over 1600 acres. With 26 years of experience, the Carroll family is no stranger to grass seed farming. The first to grow grass in the Columbia Basin, the Carroll’s are loyal and proud Barenbrug USA farmers. A few of the varieties they have grown include Barduke, Barrari, Barserati and many other Kentucky bluegrasses.

Barenbrug USA is excited to announce a new tag line that will be...

Barenbrug USA is excited to announce a new tag line that will be visible in the near future on many of our branded products: “Plant a Legacy”. In a few short words, we believe this sums up the relationship between Barenbrug, its growers, products and customers and I’d like to take a few moments to describe why.

Barenbrug USA has appointed Britton ‘Bo’ Lacy, CGCS as the...

Barenbrug USA has appointed Britton ‘Bo’ Lacy, CGCS as the Product Manager for the professional turf sector. Starting September 1, Lacy will train alongside current Product Manager, John Rector as Rector moves into retirement

Barenbrug Holding BV has recently set up the Helping With Hands...

Barenbrug Holding BV has recently set up the Helping With Hands foundation. The aim of this initiative is to promote social, cultural and educational activities, in accordance with Barenbrug’s views on sustainable business and corporate social responsibility. With Helping with Hands, Barenbrug gives all its employees an opportunity to contribute to the aforementioned aim in the form of volunteer work.

The first two months of the new year came in on a roll with the...

The first two months of the new year came in on a roll with the Sports Turf Manager’s (STMA) conference and the Golf Industry Show (GIS) both being held in San Diego.

The 2016 crop year is a pretty normal year weather-wise for both...

The 2016 crop year is a pretty normal year weather-wise for both the Willamette Valley and east side. When Oregon finally decided to let us have rain, it opened up and tried to make up for the previous drought year in one month. December went down as the wettest December for Oregon in history. Needless to say, we have come out of the drought and are once again sick of the rain, with a few more months of it to go.

Denny Wilfong of Wilfong Farms has been growing for Barenbrug for...

Denny Wilfong of Wilfong Farms has been growing for Barenbrug for close to 25 years. Learn more about his family farm and passion for grass.

For any operation grass should be the foundation to a sustainable...

For any operation grass should be the foundation to a sustainable cattle operation. Cattle grazing on grass provide a free harvest service, unlike mechanical hay harvest which costs money - time, fuel, equipment, etc. Ideally, your cattle should be the ones harvesting your hay, not you. To maximize your forage capabilities Pinpoint Grazing System is a great option and will provide alternative forages throughout the year to increase your grazing days.

Doesn’t it seem like in life, what we invest is what we get in...

Doesn’t it seem like in life, what we invest is what we get in return? When I think of an investment, it seems the best way to describe as is something “paid” in now for the opportunity of future benefits. This means that it takes time, consistency and the emotional fortitude to stick with a plan through the inevitable ups and downs of realizing the return you are seeking.

Barenbrug USA is proud to be a premier sponsor at this years...

Barenbrug USA is proud to be a premier sponsor at this years’ Oregon Ag Fest. Last year over 20,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture in a fun-filled, festive environment.

Barenbrug USA has appointed Bryan Weech as the new West Coast...

Barenbrug USA has appointed Bryan Weech as the new West Coast territory manager for professional forage. Starting immediately, Weech will be responsible for professional forage sales and supporting distribution on the West Coast.

Continuous Improvement, or CI, can be defined as an ongoing...

Continuous Improvement, or CI, can be defined as an ongoing effort to improve products, services or processes. It is a gradual never-ending process that should become a culture, not a destination. There is no “do this” and “get this result” method; every project and company are different. The areas we are concentrating on the most are: Health and Safety, Sustainability, Efficiency, Facility Layout and our Future Plans.

Boulder, Colorado, located 25 miles north of Denver, and at 5,430...

Boulder, Colorado, located 25 miles north of Denver, and at 5,430 feet above sea level, isn’t necessarily the most hospitable location for turfgrass, especially for the high-wear-and-tear that parks and recreational fields endure.

Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA will begin a partnership to sell...

Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA will begin a partnership to sell sod-quality seed to sod farms for Barenbrug distribution. Sod Solutions will sell both Barenbrug Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) and Turf Type Kentucky Bluegrass (Turf Blue) sod-quality seed.

As I was walking around my pasture looking for warm season weeds...

As I was walking around my pasture looking for warm season weeds to destroy, I reminded myself that all of this summer heat can be put to good use growing productive annual warm season grasses. If we quickly examine our warm season options, it doesn’t take long for teff grass to come into the conversation. Let’s see why teff might be the warm season annual you are looking for. Let’s look at some of the benefits of planting teff.

Barenbrug USA is now the proud owner of Oregon Seed Enhancement (O...

Barenbrug USA is now the proud owner of Oregon Seed Enhancement (OSE) LLC. 

Thank you to all the responders who helped contain the fire at...

Thank you to all the responders who helped contain the fire at our facility in Imbler. All appreciate the well-wishes we have received.Thankfully no one was hurt and while some bluegrass was effected, our normal operations are able to go on without interruption.

Wow! All of a sudden here in the Northwest spring has sprung and...

Wow! All of a sudden here in the Northwest spring has sprung and this year’s cropping choices need to be made fast. I’m sure that those of you in the Northeast and Midwest who are still locked in winter’s grips wished you had such a problem.

Barenbrug USA Forage Product Manager, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt was...

Barenbrug USA Forage Product Manager, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt was awarded the 2015 Warren Thompson Alfalfa Industry Service Award by the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council for his dedication and commitment to the Forage-livestock industries.

No matter which cool season or warm season perennial grass base...

No matter which cool season or warm season perennial grass base is used, pasture does not grow uniformly throughout the year.

Barenbrug USA has appointed Joel Reagan as the new Business...

Barenbrug USA has appointed Joel Reagan as the new Business Development Manager for Professional Forage and Production. Starting March 1, Reagan will lead Barenbrug to further expand its business opportunities in the U.S.

A turf technology years in the making is now protected by a US...

A turf technology years in the making is now protected by a US Patent. The Lolium perenne ssp. stoloniferum, perennial ryegrass with determinate stolons, developed by Barenbrug USA is now protected by US Patent # 8,927,804.

Turf Blue^® HGT bluegrass blends, Barvette HGT has raised the bar...

Turf Blue^® HGT bluegrass blends, Barvette HGT has raised the bar on bluegrass performance in the Transition Zone. With the installation of an HGT Sod field at Busch Stadium in St. Louis (pictured left) and Comerica Stadium in Detroit, HGT Barvette HGT is a unique Kentucky bluegrass that has a long future of success and play in front of it

Barenbrug USA is very excited to announce our new Warehouse...

Barenbrug USA is very excited to announce our new Warehouse Operations Manager, Jason Ragan

Justin Burns leads the Professional Forage Program for Barenbrug...

Justin Burns leads the Professional Forage Program for Barenbrug USA. As Sales Manager for the last 3 years, Burns has brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to Barenbrug.

The harvest of 2014 started with a great looking fall in 2013 for...

The harvest of 2014 started with a great looking fall in 2013 for planting new fields.

Hugo Huerta has been with Barenbrug for the last 12 years. This...

Hugo Huerta has been with Barenbrug for the last 12 years. This past summer Hugo advanced from Warehouse Supervisor to Warehouse Manager.

Kentucky bluegrasses have been a staple of most cool season lawn...

Kentucky bluegrasses have been a staple of most cool season lawn seed mixtures for decades. With the first significant improvements occurring in the mid-1970s, the industry is now about 40 years down the improvement road.

Barenbrug has established an annual award to the Professional...

Barenbrug has established an annual award to the Professional Sales Person or Sales Support Member that best 
exhibited the spirit of Barenbrug as defined in our Mission Statement.

Barenbrug USA Forages at the World Dairy Expo Forage Superbowl

Barenbrug USA Forages at the World Dairy Expo Forage Superbowl

Barenbrug USA has appointed Jay Ingham as the new Professional...

Barenbrug USA has appointed Jay Ingham as the new Professional Turf Sales Manager. 

Barenbrug USA has appointed Ryan Zook as the new International...

Barenbrug USA has appointed Ryan Zook as the new International Sales Manager. Starting immediately, Zook will lead Barenbrug USA to further expand its market share globally.

In order to manage the growing business and to take advantage of...

In order to manage the growing business and to take advantage of new opportunities, the Board of Directors has been expanded. Mr John Thijssen has been appointed as of 1 July 2013.

Starting May 1st, Schneider will lead Barenbrug USA to further...

Starting May 1st, Schneider will lead Barenbrug USA to further expand its market share in the US and export markets.

There is def a different color of “green” to the HGT… but I LOVE...

There is def a different color of “green” to the HGT… but I LOVE it.  Field opened yesterday, 35 days after seeding.  And the tensile strength and roots are tremendous.  Could barely tell we played on it. 

The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a...

The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a global success story. Two years ago our researchers managed to breed a perennial ryegrass variety that forms determinate stolons. It has been named RPR - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass.

Every time an official variety list is published, excitement...

Every time an official variety list is published, excitement mounts. Although we have confidence that our intensively tested new varieties will perform well in official trials, it is always good to obtain ‘confirmation’ from the testing institutes.

The golf sector in Europe is under pressure from local, national...

The golf sector in Europe is under pressure from local, national and international legislation and public demand to manage golf courses in a more sustainable manner.

We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since...

We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since the announcement of the strategic alliance between Barenbrug and Dow AgroSciences, a highly motivated team has been working on the foundation of Barenbrug Brazil. Our entrance into the tropical grass seed market is the fulfillment of a strategic goal and we are very excited about it.

During those days, a baby born today will share the planet with 1...

During those days, a baby born today will share the planet with 1.5 billion more people. Feeding them demands research and development.

"It’s been great to have the commitment from Barenbrug in terms...

"It’s been great to have the commitment from Barenbrug in terms of research and development, and the pitches are looking good as a result of that.”

RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with...

RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with drought and suffers from bare spots. It provides a field that can repair itself because of the use of a variety which creates subterranean offshoots named rhizomes.

Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world...

Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world: that was Johan Cruijff's main challenge as advisor of the club. The facilities need to be good and that is why Cruijff insisted that the artificial grass was replaced by natural grass: Barenbrug grass.

STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s...

STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s oldest park was transformed into a world class sports venue for the London 2012 equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions by STRI, (Sports Turf Research Institute) a world leader in building and managing sports surfaces.

Nijmegen, The Netherlands – August 22, 2012 - The Royal Barenbrug...

Nijmegen, The Netherlands – August 22, 2012 - The Royal Barenbrug Group and RAGT Semences have reached a global agreement on turf activities.

Aintree Racecourse – home of the Grand National – has become the...

Aintree Racecourse – home of the Grand National – has become the latest high-profile venue to trial Barenbrug’s revolutionary BAR 7 RPR sports perennial ryegrass mixture.

World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market...

World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market experts’ expectation is that this will not change in the coming years. If farmers don’t change their strategy this will lead to higher production costs for milk and meat.

Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical...

Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and The Royal Barenbrug Group, have announced today a global strategic relationship for the development and commercialization of advanced germplasm in forage seeds.

Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest...

Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest edition of the European football championship in Poland and Ukraine. The Dutch company's grass was used both on the base camps and in the stadiums in order to get the right quality.

 Barenbrug is again laying the foundation for the Dutch team's...

 Barenbrug is again laying the foundation for the Dutch team's sports successes in 2012.  

Just like every other UEFA Euro Cup and FIFA World Cup the Dutch...

Just like every other UEFA Euro Cup and FIFA World Cup the Dutch sod growers are ready to provide the best pitch available.

The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of...

The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of Seedmark in Australia. “This acquisition reinforces our long term commitment to the Australian pasture and forage seed industry and delivers even greater improvements in farmer productivity” said Bastiaan Barenbrug, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Barenbrug Group.

In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands...

In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands stadium, RPR has already blown away the green keeper. On a young field of not even ten weeks old, an intense 180 minutes of rugby left the field nearly undamaged.

Recently ESA published a study explaining why natural turf...

Recently ESA published a study explaining why natural turf remains the natural choice for football, sports and playing surfaces.

Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the  newly...

Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the  newly  released STRI Turf Seeds 2012 as is becoming a tradition. Barenbrug has again expanded its strong team of grass varieties for 2012, and with success.

January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating...

January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass® -was recently awarded the prestigious Innovative Award at this years Sports Turf Manager's Conference. Barenbrug's years of research and development were recognized in a ceremony at their booth during the show. 

Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage...

Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage products. After many years of research, Barenbrug has incorporated all three of these traits (yield, persistence and forage quality) into one product, BarOptima PLUS E34.

In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps'...

In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps' in South Africa were overseeded with SOS grass seed. The national teams will during the entire World Cup tournament stay at one of the ‘base camps' that are spread out over the country.

Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic...

Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Beijing -Bird's Nest. The grass was produced in China and has been laid as turf in the stadium the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008.

The Ryder Cup is the main tournament in which male professional...

The Ryder Cup is the main tournament in which male professional top golfers play in teams. This year, the tournament was held in the United States and the golfers played on Barenbrug grass.

Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into...

Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into cooperation agreements with three grass seed companies in an effort to consolidate forces in the fight against illegal trade practices and to monitor the enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR).

Taylor Stadium/Simmons Field at the University of Missouri was...

Taylor Stadium/Simmons Field at the University of Missouri was recently awarded the Sports Turf Field of the Year. Head Sports Turf Manager Josh McPherson, CSFM overseeds with RPR to keep his field in top-notch condition.

As popular and attractive as it is, Kentucky Bluegrass...

As popular and attractive as it is, Kentucky Bluegrass nevertheless has numerous weaknesses. It is slow to establish, prone to disease like Summer Patch and is easy prey for insects and grubs. Today bluegrass get’s a shot in the arm!

BarOptima PLUS E34 continues to make headlines. Yesterday a...

BarOptima PLUS E34 continues to make headlines. Yesterday a reporter from the local ABC affiliate KEZI-9 news interviewed Barenbrug CEO and President John Thyssen as well as Director of Research and Development Devesh Singh. The interview focused on the technology of the E34 endophyte but also how BarOptima PLUS E34 impacts the local grower base.

CEO and President of Barenbrug USA John Thyssen and Director of...

CEO and President of Barenbrug USA John Thyssen and Director of Research and Development Devesh Singh were recently interviewed by the local paper regarding the unique development of BarOptiam PLUS E34. part of the article focused on the product itself but also on the co-op agreement with DOW Agro Sciences.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow...

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and Barenbrug USA announced today that Dow AgroSciences will Co-Promote BarOptima PLUS E34 Tall Fescue with beneficial endophyte.

At the CRT National Conference, Heritage Seeds won the 2010...

At the CRT National Conference, Heritage Seeds won the 2010 Supplier of the Year Award for Queensland in the Agchem and Seed Category. This award recognises the efforts of the all the Heritage Seeds staff involved in the Queensland business and is a tribute to their hard work and persistence.

Mr Jos van der Wielen has been appointed Managing Director of...

Mr Jos van der Wielen has been appointed Managing Director of Barenbrug Holland BV as of 1 May 2011. As such, he will focus on the further international growth of the enterprise. The company’s core business is plant breeding, seed production and the marketing of innovative grasses and fodder crops for several domestic markets and a large number of export markets in Europe.