Roughrider Genetics® is a trademarked brand name for the controlled licensing program established solely for the marketing of seed of proprietary-trait-containing crop varieties owned and managed by the NDSU Research Foundation (NDSU/RF).  The NDSU/RF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Mission:
Through the Roughrider Genetics® licensing program, the NDSU/RF seeks to serve producers in the Northern Great Plains by providing highly demanded trait technologies in crop varieties developed by the NDSU breeding programs.  Contractural obligations with trait owners including strict reporting requirements and fee collection require a controlled licensing program for the distribution of trait-containing varieties.  Roughrider Genetics® provides a vehicle to deliver these beneficial varieties to producers in the Northern Plains.

Licensing:
Under a research agreement with Monsanto® the NDSU Soybean Breeding program is developing soybean varieties containing the Roundup Ready® trait.  Like other NDSU crop varieties, ownership of Roundup Ready® soybean varieties released by the NDSU Agriculture Experiment Station is assigned to the NDSU/RF.  The NDSU/RF has licensed-in the rights to commercialize varieties containing the Roundup Ready® trait technologies.  In compliance with its license agreement with Monsanto, the NDSU/RF uses a controlled licensing program with selected seedsmen to produce and market Roundup Ready® soybean varieties under the Roughrider Genetics® brand.  Although more controlled, the seed distribution system for Roughrider Genetics® varieties is very similar to other NDSU/RF crop varieties.  Foundation class seed is produced by the NDSU Foundation Seedstocks Project and distributed to this select group of Licensed Growers who have met strict selection criteria and are licensed to produce and market Certified class seed of Roughrider Genetics® varieties to farmers.  Roughrider Genetics® licensed growers or their dealers may only sell Roundup Ready® soybean seed of these varieties to farmers who have signed a Monsanto License and who are eligible to purchase Roundup Ready® soybean seed.  This is similar to the Monsanto requirements for privately sold Roundup Ready® soybean varieties.

Quality Seed

Roughrider Genetics® seed is produced and conditioned locally by Roughrider Genetics® Licensed Growers. These Licensed Growers are an excellent source of information as they are growing these varieties on their own farms right here in North Dakota and Minnesota.  All Roughrider Genetics® seed is field inspected and lab analyzed by either the North Dakota State Seed Department or the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association. The Certified Seed stamp you will find on your Roughrider Genetics® seed guarantees that you are purchasing high-quality seed.

You can also rest assured that the Roughrider Genetics® seed you are purchasing has unique genetics that will not be found in any other bag under another brand.

Roughrider Genetics® seed is available from any Licensed Grower or retail outlet. Refer to Roughrider Genetics® Licensed Growers to locate seed or obtain more information on the varieties. You can also call 701-231-8168 to help locate a retail outlet or for further information.