What are some examples of seed stock companies?

Investors then have a stake in the company based on their investment at the outset. Examples of seed stock companies include U.S.-based Bayer Crop Science (formerly Monsanto), Switzerland-based Syngenta, and China-based Origin Agritech. Bayer holds thousands of biotechnology patents, the most of any U.S. company.

What is seed stock?

Seed stock is not be confused with seed capital. The latter is money used to start a company. Seed stock is often issued by companies that create seeds for industrial-level agricultural production. These crops include soy, corn, rice, and cotton. Each of these crops has a large global market for the engineered seeds.

Where is S&W seed company located?

Visit a quote page and your recently viewed tickers will be displayed here. S&W Seed Co. engages in the breeding, production, and sale of stevia and alfalfa seeds. Its product portfolio includes hybrid sorghum, sunflower seed, and corn. The company was in 1980 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO.