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 can trust. Products 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 60 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

Our Market-Based Management (MBM) Guiding Principles, is the business philosophy that powers all Koch companies. A holistic approach to management that integrates theory and practice, MBM defines our company's shared values and beliefs.

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^™

Practice a philosophy of mutual benefit. Create superior value for the company by doing so for our customers and society. Help make Koch the preferred partner of customers, employees, suppliers, communities and other important constituencies.

Transformation

Transform yourself and the company. Seek, develop and utilize the visions, strategies, methods and products that will enable us to create the greatest value.

Knowledge

Acquire the best knowledge from any and all sources that will enable you to improve your performance. 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 a lifelong learner and realize your potential, which is essential for fulfillment. As you become increasingly self-actualized you will better deal with reality, face the unknown, creatively solve problems and help others succeed.

DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS ROOTED BEYOND THE LAND

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

Integrity

Stewardship & Compliance

Principled Entrepreneurship^™

Transformation

Knowledge

Humility

Respect

Self-Actualization

Knowledge Center

Debunking Cold Weather Myths of Fall-Applied Nitrogen

Shallow Banding Unstabilized Urea Less Than Two Inches Deep is Just Scratching the Surface of Nitrogen Protection

What Is Nitrogen Loss?

Our Story

DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS ROOTED BEYOND THE LAND

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

Integrity

Stewardship & Compliance

Principled Entrepreneurship™

Transformation

Knowledge

Humility

Respect

Self-Actualization

Knowledge Center

Debunking Cold Weather Myths of Fall-Applied Nitrogen

Shallow Banding Unstabilized Urea Less Than Two Inches Deep is Just Scratching the Surface of Nitrogen Protection

What Is Nitrogen Loss?

Principled Entrepreneurship^™