Newsham Choice Genetics History
1971 – DEKALB Research was formed
1976 – Newsham UK was established
1987 – Newsham Hybrids commenced gene sampling project in the U.S.
1990 – Newsham Hybrids established in U.S.
1992 – DEKALB imported genetics from JSR Healthbred, Ltd. and France Hybrids
1997 – Newsham starts Gentel® group selection technique
1998 – DEKALB Swine Breeders purchased by Monsanto Company and becomes Monsanto Choice Genetics
2002 – Monsanto Choice Genetics focus on molecular marker-assisted selection
2002 – Current ownership group acquires Newsham Hybrids to form Newsham Genetics
2006 – Newsham Genetics acquired AusGene International, LLC
2007 – Newsham Genetics acquired Monsanto Choice Genetics
2008 – Name changed to Newsham Choice Genetics |