Cargill and University of Minnesota team up for groundbreaking winter camelina and pennycress research
Project targets development of advanced seed varieties and farming techniques for climate-resilient agriculture.
Cargill USA
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. The company’s purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, Cargill connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Cargill combines its experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Key figure: Dave MacLennan
Founded: 1865 | Number of employees: 166 000
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