Delta and Pine Land Company announced changes to position the company for growth last week. These changes center on increasing efficiency while maintaining the top-notch services farmers expect, according to Murray Robinson, company CEO, president and vice chairman.

“Over the last several months, we have been looking at our business and the ways we could increase efficiency,” Robinson says. “Our business remains strong and we are even better positioned for growth than before. Most important for farmers, we will continue developing, testing and supplying the market with high quality varieties and technology.”

One D&PL location, a delinting facility in Chandler, Arizona, is being closed as a result of the changes. Randy Dismuke, senior vice president explains the trend in seed production that led to this move.

“In the past, western grown seed was in high demand due to its quality. However, in the last several years, we have found that seed produced in other areas of the Cotton Belt were as high in quality. We have been moving production acres east for several years because production practices and interest in growing seed needed in other regions has changed so much in the last few years. Our Eloy, Arizona facility will handle increased seed this year, as will our other locations across the Belt.”


In addition to his other duties, Robinson resumed the position as president and chief operating officer vacated as Steve M. Hawkins resigned to pursue other business interests.