---

**IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20250904-gdm-completes-acquisition-of-agreliant-genetics-in-north-america/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page.

---

# GDM completes acquisition of AgReliant genetics in North America

Publication Date: 04.09.2025, 10:00

Deal strengthens position in corn and soybean markets, expands seed portfolio for growers.

GDM, a global plant genetics company, has finalized its purchase of AgReliant Genetics, a leading US and Canadian corn and soybean seed provider, marking a significant expansion of its North American footprint.

The deal, completed September 2, gives GDM full ownership of AgReliant and its assets, including the AgriGold, LG Seeds and PRIDE Seeds brands, as well as one of the largest temperate corn genetic pools and the fourth-largest corn research program in North America. GDM already operates well-known soybean licensing businesses and brands such as DONMARIO, Mustang, Revere and Virtue.

The acquisition positions GDM as the global leader in soybean genetics and the world’s fourth-largest corn genetics provider. The company said the move would broaden product choice and strengthen seed performance for farmers across the region.

“This is a transformative moment in our journey in North America,” said Ignacio Bartolomé, GDM’s chief executive. “By welcoming AgReliant into the GDM family, we are creating an agricultural powerhouse poised to offer farmers an unmatched portfolio of high-performance seed solutions in soybeans and corn.”

Brian Barker, formerly chief executive of AgReliant, has been appointed president of GDM North America. He said the combination would allow the company to deliver “a more powerful, innovative and integrated portfolio of seed solutions” to growers.

MAP LATAM served as advisor and Rabobank as co-advisor to the transaction.

---

**About Fertilizer Daily:**

Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales.

We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.