Our Story

DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS ROOTED BEYOND THE LAND

At Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) we foster long-lasting relationships by delivering innovative, science-based plant nutrient solutions that boost yield potential and reduce environmental impact. Examining and understanding the science that affects crops and turf helps us to create technologies that can optimize our customers’ fertilizer investments.

Our global team of chemists and agronomists, working together with our growers, universities and government researchers, develop and deliver products our customers trust. Products that are backed by scientific data and validated by independent research.

As part of Koch Industries, Inc., a privately held company with some 120,000 employees operating in over 70 countries across the globe, we have access to an incredible array of resources. Our research, processes, systems and people all lead us to incredible innovations.

Small plants in a black planters in a greenhouse

When chemists, agronomists, researchers and growers work together to develop plant nutrient solutions, we can nurture the land for the next generation.

The Power of Guiding Principles

The principles of human progress provide the standard by which we evaluate everything. The framework, dimensions and Guiding Principles of our Principle Based Management^™ philosophy empower our people to grow and drive transformation.

Integrity

Have the courage to always act with integrity.

Stewardship & Compliance

Act with proper regard for the rights of others. Put safety first. Drive environmental excellence and comply with all laws and regulations. Stop, think and ask.

Principled Entrepreneurship^™

Create virtuous cycles of mutual benefit by becoming a preferred partner of customers, employees, suppliers, communities and other core constituencies. Continually seek to identify and close the gaps between what you are and what you could be accomplishing if you were fully applying Principle Based Management^™.

Transformation

Transform yourself and help the company and others to do the same. Develop the visions, strategies, capabilities, products and services that will enable us to satisfy unmet needs and create superior value.

Knowledge

Seek and acquire the best knowledge from any and all sources that will enable you to innovate and improve results. Share your knowledge proactively. Provide and solicit challenge consistently and respectfully.

Humility

Be humble, intellectually honest and deal with reality constructively. Develop an accurate sense of self-worth based on your strengths, limitations and contributions. Hold yourself and others accountable to these standards.

Respect

Treat everyone with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives, experiences, aptitudes, knowledge and skills in order to leverage the power of diversity.

Self-Actualization

Be all you can be. Identify, develop and apply your gifts and passions so you can best contribute in ways that are most meaningful to you. Be a lifelong learner.

Knowledge Center

The Koch Agronomic Services Knowledge Center is a dedicated information hub designed to empower growers with the insight they need to make soil nurturing decisions.

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