Dow Chemical Co's Dow AgroSciences LLC Acquires Cal/West Seeds

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co announced that it has acquired the assets of Cal/West Seeds based in Woodland, Calif. Cal/West is a supplier of alfalfa, clover, and other crops to seed companies and growers in the U.S., Canada, and 25 other countries around the world. Under the terms of the agreement, Dow AgroSciences will acquire substantially all of Cal/West Seeds` assets which include Cal/West and Producer`s Choice brands, Cal/West SRL Argentina, the research and development technologies and genetics programs, as well as the production facilities. Cal/West has R&D and production facilities in California, Washington, and Wisconsin. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.