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Roswell Garst

American businessman and farmer (1898-1977) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 79

Roswell "Bob" Garst was an American farmer and seed company executive. He developed hybrid corn seed in 1930 that allowed greater crop yields than open-pollinated corn. He hosted Nikita Khrushchev on his farm in Coon Rapids, Iowa, on September 23, 1959.

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He sold hybrid seed to the Soviet Union beginning in 1955 and played a role in improving United States-Soviet communication.

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Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1977 · aged 79