Pure Genetic Power

Who we are

Pure genetic power.

VIRTUE Seeds is a spring wheat offering from GDM, a global leader in plant genetics with over 40 years of experience delivering reliable, high-performing varieties to farmers around the world. Founded in South America by passionate growers with a vision for better genetics — GDM is recognized for its innovation and farmer-first approach.

In North America, we've grown to become one of the largest companies solely focused on plant breeding. Our journey began with soybeans in 2007, and by 2018, we expanded into wheat—evaluating our South American germplasm and achieving outstanding results. After seven years of dedicated breeding and variety testing, we launched Virtue Seeds to bring top-performing spring wheat varieties to growers across key regions through trusted commercial channels.

The roots

What’s Behind
the Wheat Matters.

VIRTUE is built on the strength of GDM. With 52% of the wheat market share in South America, GDM is committed to evolving agriculture, both around the world and in our own communities. As a family-owned business, we value collaboration in creating solutions, so that we can continue to be a supportive partner to you – our customers.

GDM is evolving agriculture through:

Elite germplasm

delivering the highest yields for fields with the most diverse genetic bank in the world

Independent breeding strategy

developing products with technologies that meet farmers’ needs, where they need it most

Our DNA

innovation through the use of cutting-edge technologies in data science, biotechnology and agricultural management

Top talent

curious and forward-thinking experts in agriculture, with over 55% of GDM employees working in research and development

The Latest Technology

creating digital tools designed with farmers in mind

A Global Network

globally agile to serve local growers everywhere

Products

Starting Strong with Andes.

We’re proud to introduce Andes — a hard red spring wheat that reflects decades of breeding expertise and proves itself in the data. From yield potential to harvestability, Andes delivers where it counts. Because we know what matters in your fields, our varieties are built for yield, agronomic resilience, and grain quality.

High-performing genetics. Locally tested. Farmer-focused.

Andes has broad acre adaptability due to its balanced combination of yield, quality and disease resistance.

Highlights

Agronomics

Grain and industrial quality

Disease Tolerance

Disease tolerance

Testing Network

Local Testing Network. Built on Northern Ground.

Every VIRTUE Seeds variety is tested for three years before it’s ever offered for your fields. Our research and agronomy teams run trials across nine sites in North Dakota and Minnesota — and we’re expanding every season. It’s how we make sure each variety delivers in real conditions, with the yield, grain quality, and agronomic performance you need.