Land O’ Lakes has announced its acquisition of global technology and satellite imaging firm, Geosys. The acquisition culminates a multi-year relationship between Land O’ Lakes and Geosys thorough Land O’ Lakes’ WinField division – a leading distributor of crop protection, agricultural seeds, and agricultural technology, which has used Geosys’ technology in the U.S. Precision agriculture using data, technology and agronomy enables farmers to customize inputs resulting in higher yields and smaller environmental footprints. The acquisition will further solidify Land O’ Lake’s position as a leader in agribusiness and precision farming technology and offers Geosys a strategic partner to help drive accelerated growth. WinField will remain a main customer of Geosys which will continue to expand its business and customer base in the U.S. and in international markets.
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