Seed Consultants December 2013

vol. 29 December 2013

The Seed Consultant

A B I - M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R N E W S A N D V I E W S F R O M T H E F I E L D

What Lessons Did We Learn From the 2013 Crop

During every growing season we keep on learning new things or and see reinforcement of ideas we already know and apply them to grow better crops in the future. That’s what makes American farmers some of the most productive growers in the world. Never have I seen such fantastic and consistent yields before! Corn yields of more than 180 to 250 bushels and soybean yields of 55 to 75 bushels were common. What were the reasons and how can we learn from this year and replicate this experience in the years to come? Turn the page for some of the ideas we have gathered from many growers:

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Use Plot Data To Make Decisions Information to assist you make planting decisions

2014 Agronomy Meetings Multiple locations offered

2014 soybean Yields Tips for Building Higher Yields

Trial Results See Where SCI Products Stand in Third Party Trials

What Lessons Did We Learn... cont’d from page 1 Choose the right genetics for your fields

Improved genetics of corn hybrids and soybean varieties played an important role in higher yields. Select hybrids which are consistent performers over several years and locations.

Be ready to plant as early as possible

Many growers told us that they want to find ways of planting earlier or at least be ready to go much sooner.

Use starter fertilizer if you can

You want to establish good plant stands as early as possible. Supply the little baby seedlings with small roots so nutrients are close to their roots. Uniform emergence, spacing and good early stand establishment is critical for high yields.

Don’t switch to beans too early

Although I would like to see all corn planted by May 10 - 15 in the Corn Belt states, we have seen plenty of corn this year planted during the last week of May and the first week of June that has been phenomenal. Don’t switch to beans too early!

Tiling really helps

It will pay off big dividends in the long run.

Fields which were tiled dried sooner and got planted earlier this year.

By Dave Nanda, Ph.D. Director of Genetics and Technology Phone: 317-910-9876 nanda@seedconsultants.com

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Cover crops helped in earlier planting

The fields with cover crops dried out sooner and could be planted earlier.

We need to plant cover crops sooner; perhaps aerial seeding may help.

Choosing the right cover crops for your operation is critical.

Control weeds early

Early weeds do hurt yields. Resistant weeds can develop when you depend on one herbicide for both corn and beans. Don’t let nasty weeds like Palmer Amaranth get established in your area!

Use foliar fungicides if needed

Be ready for leaf diseases but don’t spray foliar fungicides too soon. Try to protect the ear-leaf and leaves above it which contribute most to corn yields.

Narrow rows and higher populations

When you are going to switch planters, think about narrow rows. The future is already here! Corn Breeders have already developed shorter hybrids with good stress tolerance and stay green which may be planted at higher plant populations. Hybrids like SCS 1083TM and SCS 1094TM

with upright leaves and drought tolerance, which could be planted at populations approaching 40,000 seeds per acre are already available from Seed Consultants!

Side-dressing with nitrogen is a no-brainer

We saw a lot of fields showing nitrogen deficiency this year due to nitrogen leaching down. Think about using Nstabilizers.

Corn borer is alive and well

Damage on Non-GMO fields reported from Indiana to Iowa. If you use corn with traits, make sure to use refuge corn if it is not in a one-bag-solution.

Keep scouting until harvest

It was more important this year to decide which fields to pick first due to stalk rot and ear diseases.

Use Plot Data to Make Sound Decisions As harvest is completed across the Eastern Corn Belt, seed companies, universities, and growers will have the chance to compile and analyze data from yield testing. One of the most important decisions a farmer will face all year is deciding what variety to plant and in which field to plant it.

To ensure that the best possible decision is made next spring, it is critical to spend some time looking at yield data. While reviewing data is critical, knowing how to determine whether it is accurate and useful is equally important. Below are some tips for using data to make sound planting decisions next spring.

Look for Replicated Data

Don’t rely on yield results from one strip plot on a farm or from a single plot location. Look for data from randomized tests that are repeated multiple times and across multiple locations. Replications in testing increase the reliability of the data.

For strip plot data, was a “tester” used?

Strip plots planted on farms can cover large areas of a field. In many fields in the Eastern Corn Belt there are several soil types. If a plot crosses several soil types how can you be sure it is accurate? By planting a “tester” variety between each entry in the plot, you can calculate adjusted yields based on the variability of the tester yield across the plot. This ensures more accurate data.

Look for consistency

According to Bob Nielsen, Purdue Extension Agronomist, “Documented consistency in yield performance is still the key to success in selecting hybrids that will perform well in your farming operation.” When choosing a variety based on plot data, it is important to look for consistent performance—across several plot locations and between multiple years. Choose varieties that consistently performed well in 2012 and 2013, in multiple locations, and different growing conditions.

Statistical Significance

On published plot data look for foot notes that indicate the least statistically significant yield difference, or LSD. In many plots, the performance of the top 5 or 10 varieties may not be statistically different. Although there are small differences in yield, statistical analysis of the data indicates that all varieties within the LSD have an equal chance of winning the plot.

While plot data can be very useful in making decisions, some plot data is significantly more accurate and reliable. The key to getting the most out of yield data is having the ability to sort through the large amounts of information to identify the data that most accurately and reliably represents crop performance.

By Matt Hutcheson, CCA Product Manager Phone: 937-414-6784 matt@seedconsultants.com

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2014 SCI Winter Agronomy Meetings In January, Seed Consultants, Inc. will be hosting winter agronomy meetings. These meetings will begin with a lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a presentation. We appreciate your business and we look forward to seeing you this winter. Space may be limited at some locations, please call 800-708-2676 and confirm your attendance at least two days prior to the meeting you plan to attend.

Dates and Locations:

(All meetings will begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m.)

Jan 3 – Brookville, OH

Rob’s Family Restaurant: located north side of Brookville on Arlington Road

Jan 3 – Ottawa, OH

Jan 9 –Bunker Hill, IN

Dutch Café: located on US 31 across from Grissom AFB

Jan 10 - Bellville, OH

Red Pig Inn, Ottawa

Der Dutchman: located at exit 165 off 1-71, south of Mansfield

Jan 6 – Decatur, IN

Jan 13 - Hillsboro, OH

Back 40 Junction: located on SR 27 in Decatur

Ponderosa: south side of Hillsboro on Rt. 62

2014 Agenda

Jan 6 – Washington C.H., OH

Jan 15 – Seymour, IN

11:30 AM • Lunch

Jan 7 – Plain City, OH

Presentation

Rusty Keg

Der Dutchman: located on South side of Plain City on Rt. 42

Jan 7 – Warsaw, IN

• 2013 growing season recap • SCI testing and plot data •Weed Control

Golden Corral: off of US 30

Jan 8 – Hagerstown, IN

Willie & Red’s: On Main St. in Hagerstown

• SCMatch • 3rd Party plot data for SCI products • Discussion of corn/soybean varieties available for order

Jan 8 - Bowling Green, OH

The Pines: located 1 mile south of US 50 on US 31, on the east side of road

Jan 16 – Smithville, OH

The Barn, north of Wooster on Rt. 585, south edge of Smithville

Jan 28 - Somerset, KY Golden Corral

Jan 28 - Dundee, MI Cabela’s

Dyers Restaurant: 200 Campbell Hill Rd in Bowling Green

Jan 29 - Owensboro, KY

Jan 9 – Tiffin, OH

Jan 30 - Mt. Vernon, IL

Shell Shuckers: Quality Inn located south of Tiffin at Rt. 224 and Rt. 53

MoonLite BBQ

Ryan’s

Jan 30 - Monticello, IN Sublette’s Ribs

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Plan for Better Soybean Yields in 2014 For the past several years, corn and soybean genetics have greatly improved in yield potential, disease tolerance, SCN protection, and stronger emergence. Lately, many corn growers have broken the 200 bushel mark with better management practices, genetic selection, and applying crop inputs in a timely manner. In 2013, soybean yields varied throughout the SCI selling area. Too much water early, hurt stands and later, the yield. Dry conditions in late July and August caused lower yields as well.

Soybean genetics are better than five years ago. Soybean growers are adapting newer planting practices and managing the crop through the different growth stages. However, maintaining yields of 70 bushel or more are still lagging. Research has shown maximum yield potential in soybeans is genetically set. Actual yield potential varies with environmental conditions and management decisions. Ideally, keeping the plant healthy under stress conditions will have a positive impact on yield.

Items to consider for building highER yields:

Maintain Healthy Root Zone: Keeping roots healthy will improve water retention needed by the plants during periods of stress and allow the plant during the vegetative stage to maximize photosynthesis, critical to high yields. Need to select varieties with SCN protection.

Premium seed treatments, like Turbo Treat, will protect the seed against soil borne diseases and insects more so than a standard treatment. Reduce soil compaction, a problem early on that restricts root development. Improve soil fertility levels to maintain plant health during vegetative and reproductive growth stages.

Variety Selection: Select high-yielding varieties with good agronomic traits that match stresses will maximize yield potential. We do this practice in corn, soybeans should be no different.

Plant Early and Plant Right: Delayed planting can reduce up to .7 bushel per acre per day yield loss after May 10.

Start right and end right.

Row Spacing: Greatest yield advantage is with 10 to 15 inch spacing as well as maximizing light interception.

Plant Population: From several research studies having a final stand of 138,000 plants per acre has the best return. Depending on field conditions at planting time, rates can vary.

Manage Weeds Early: Weeds compete in soybeans for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Plan for a pre-emerge application followed by post application to clean up whatever weeds are present.

Nutrient Deficiencies: Should Potassium or Manganese deficiency appear on plant leaves early, treat with a foliar application.

In the past, we have fine-tuned management practices in corn and yields have risen. Soybean yields of 70 to 80 bushels are realistic. However, we need to keep in mind what the plant requires to maximize yield. We can’t control the environmental conditions, however we can change some of our management practices and build healthier plants for higher yields.

Wishing all our customers and their families a joyous holiday season as well as a successful new year.

By Bill Mullen, CCA SCI Director of Agronomic Services Phone:740-505-2022 bmullen@seedconsultants.com

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2013 CORN 3RD PARTY RESULTS Location and Summary Data Purdue Northern Early Trial

Milford, IN: SCS* 1032AM1™--#6

F.I.R.S.T.(OH West Central) Virginia Tech Corn Trials Blacksburg, VA: OHWC Summary

Early Corn Test SCS* 11HR02™--#3 196 bu.

SCS* 11HR21™--#7 189 bu.

SC 11AQ03™--#10 182 bu.

Purdue Northern Mid Trial Medium Corn Test Wanatah, IN: SC 11AQ43™--#2 231 bu.

SCS* 10RR70™ 251 bu.

SCS* 1154AM-R™--#3 225 bu.

Late Corn Test SCS* 1184AM-R™--#1 249 bu.

Purdue Northern Late Trial Shenendoah Valley, VA: Milford, IN: Early Corn Test SCS* 11HR02™--#5 233 bu.

SC 11AQ03™--#2 245 bu.

DeMotte, IN: Shenendoah Valley, VA: SCS* 11HR21--#6 252 bu.

Medium Corn Test SCS* 11HR02™--#8 250 bu.

SCS* 1131AM-R™--#3 271 bu.

SCS* 1133AM-R™--#9 247 bu.

SCS* 1154AM-R™--#6 255 bu.

Wanatah, IN: Late Corn Test SCS* 11HR12™--10 243 bu.

SCS* 1184AM-R™--#4 242 bu.

Mt. Holly, VA: Early Corn Test Purdue Central Mid Trial UKY Corn Performance Trials-SCS* 11HR02™--#4 235 bu.

West Lafayette, IN: Summary Medium Corn Test SCS* 11HR12™--#6 251 bu.

Early Corn Test SCS* 1131AM-R™--#9 235 bu.

SC 11AQ03™ 182.5 bu.

SC 11AQ43™ 233 bu.

SCS* 11HR21™ 179 bu.

Late Corn Test SCS* 11HR02™ 177.6 bu.

Purdue Southern Early Trial SCS* 1184AM-R™--#4 234 bu.

Medium Corn Test Washington, IN: Orange, VA: SCS* 1131AM-R™--#8 202.8 bu.

SCS* 11HR02™--#6 268 bu.

Medium Corn Test SCS* 1184AM-R™ 199 bu.

SCS* 10RR70™--#9 266 bu.

SCS* 1131AM-R™--#1 247 bu.

SCS* 1154AM-R™ 194.6 bu.

SC 11AQ43™ 220 bu.

SCS* 11HQ33™ 193.9 bu.

SCS* 1154AM-R™ 219 bu.

Purdue Southern Late Trial Late Corn Test Washington, IN: SCS* 1184AM-R™--#1 244 bu.

SCS* 1184AM-R™--#4 292 bu.

North Carolina State Corn Trials SCS* 1154AM-R™--#10 279 bu.

Summary Medium Corn Test SCS* 1131AM-R™--#1 187.1 bu.

Virginia Tech Corn Silage Trials SCS* 1154AM-R™ 173.2 bu.

Tons/AC and # Milk/AC. F.I.R.S.T.(Indiana Central) INCE SCS* 11HQ33™ 170.9 bu.

Southwest Site:

Summary Late Corn Test SC 11AQ72™ 29.92 Tns, 33,046 lbs.

Full Season Test SCS* 1184AM-R™ 167.4 bu.

SCS* 1154AM-R™--#6 31.03 Tns, 31,489 lbs.

SC 11AQ43™ 255.8 bu.

SCS* 1184AM-R™--#7 30.85 Tns, 31,063 lbs.

SC 11AQ03™ 255.3 bu.

Shenendoah Valley Site: SCS* 11HQ33™--#3 28.61 Tns, 29,686 lbs.

Southwest IN, Gibson County Corn Northern Piedmont Site: F.I.R.S.T. (Indiana South) INSO Plot SCS* 11HQ33™--#4 24.80 Tns, 27,577 lbs.

SCS* 11HQ33™--#4 241.6 bu.

Summary SCS* 1131AM-R™ 24.02 Tns, 27,186 lbs.

SCS* 1131AM-R™ 225.1 bu.

Early Corn Test SCS* 1154AM-R™ 24.26 Tns, 26,554 lbs.

SC 11AQ03™ 207.3 bu.

Southern Piedmont Site: SC 11AQ43™ 220.1 bu.

SCS* 11HR21™--#3 27.51 Tns, 29,584 lbs.

SCS* 1131AM-R™--#5 27.30 Tns, 29,347 lbs.

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227 bu.

Full Season Test SCS* 1131AM-R™--#9

192.4 bu.

Integrated Ag Services (IAS) IAS Indiana North Multiplot Summary SCS* 11HR12™--#7 193.6 bu.

SCS* 10HQ72™--#8 193.1 bu.

IAS Indiana Central Multiplot Summary SC 11AQ03™ 194.2 bu.

IAS Ohio North Multiplot Summary SC 11AQ03™ 232.4 bu.

IAS Ohio Central Multiplot Summary SCS* 11HQ33™ 242.6 bu.

SCS* 1131AM-R™ 236.8 bu.

IAS Ohio South Multiplot Summary SCS* 1154AM-R™--#5 262.9 bu.

SC 11AQ43™--#10 258.9 bu.

SCS* 1131AM-R™ 257.7 bu.

*Supreme EX® brand seed is distributed by Seed Consultants, Inc. ® Supreme EX, Optimum, AQUAmax and AcreMax are registered trademarks of Pioneer. Optimum® brand products available through the Supreme EX® brand.

Herculex® Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. ® Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Liberty®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. ® Roundup Ready, YieldGard and the YieldGard Corn Borer Design are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company.

AM-R - Optimum® AcreMax® Insect Protection system with YGCB, HX1, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. Do not spray with Liberty®. Not all seeds in the bag are tolerant to Liberty herbicide. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products.

AQ – Optimum® AQUAmax™ product. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. All hybrids may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary.

2013 SOYBEAN 3RD PARTY RESULTS

Location and Summary Data Purdue Northern Early Trial Wanatah, IN: SCS* 9282RR™ SCS* 9273RR™ Milford, IN: SCS* 9273RR™ Columbia City, IN: SCS* 9273RR™--#2

56.3 bu.

56.1 bu.

57.6 bu.

72.3 bu.

Purdue Northern Mid Trial

Wanatah, IN: SCS* 9314RR™--#5 Milford, IN: SCS* 9314RR™--#1 SCS* 9334RR™ Columbia City, IN: SCS* 9334RR™ SCS* 9314RR™

57.8 bu.

66.7 bu.

59.2 bu.

60.8 bu.

59.2 bu.

Purdue Northern Late Trial Wanatah, IN: SCS* 9363RR™ SCS* 9330RR™ Milford, IN: SCS* 9363RR™--#1 Columbia City, IN: SCS* 9330RR™--#5

50.5 bu.

50.4 bu.

64.1 bu.

63.4 bu.

Purdue Central Early Trial West Lafayette, IN: SCS* 9314RR™--#8 Tipton, IN: SCS* 9314RR™--#2 SCS* 9273RR™--#5 SCS* 9328RR™

68.1 bu.

66.5 bu.

65 bu.

63bu.

Purdue Southern Late Trial Butlerville, IN: SCS* 9434RR™--#4

64.8 bu.

F.I.R.S.T. Indiana North (INNO) Summary SCS* 9314RR™--#8 SCS* 9328RR™

71.4 bu.

69.8 bu.

F.I.R.S.T. Indiana Central (INCE) Summary SCS* 9363RR™--#5 SCS* 9328RR™

77.1 bu.

76.2 bu.

F.I.R.S.T. Indiana South (INSO) Summary SCS* 9443RR™

63.9 bu.

OH Soybean Trial

Northern Region Summary Early SCS* 9314RR™ 70.5 bu.

SCS* 9273RR™ 68.6 bu.

Northern Region Summary Late SCS* 9328RR™--#6 66.5 bu.

SCS* 9363RR™ 64 bu.

Southern Region Summary Early SCS* 9363RR™--#5 81.3 bu.

SCS* 9328RR™ 79.6 bu.

Southern Region Summary Late SCS* 9412RR™ 75.1 bu.

Integrated Ag Services (IAS)

IAS Indiana Central Summary SCS* 9393RR™--#6 55.1 bu.

IAS Ohio Central--Milford Center SCS* 9354RR™--#1 69.3 bu.

IAS Ohio Central Summary SCS* 9363RR™--#6 58.9 bu.

IAS Ohio South Summary SCS* 9373RR™--#2 55.4 bu.

KY Soybean Trials

Caldwell County:

Group III SCS* 9354RR™--#4 79.3 bu.

SCS* 9393RR™ 74.2 bu.

SCS* 9363RR™ 73.8 bu.

Group IV Early SCS* 9443RR™--#3 86.8 bu.

SCS* 9434RR™--#7 85.8 bu.

Group IV Late SCS* 9494RR™--#2 86.1 bu.

SCS* 9474RR™ 80.8 bu.

Daviess County Group IV Late SCS* 9494RR™--#2 75.4 bu.

SCS* 9474RR™ 69.9 bu.

Calloway County Group III SCS* 9373RR™--#2 78.1 bu.

Group IV Early SCS* 9412RR™--#2 82.9 bu.

Group IV Late SCS* 9474RR™ 82.5 bu.

SCS* 9494RR™ 81.4 bu.

Simpson County Group III SCS* 9393RR™--#3 60.7 bu.

In Memoriam Wayne Bailey age 96, 4781 East 100 South Portland, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 8. He was born in Portland, Ind. on December 8, 1916 the son of William and Ethel (Morehouse) Bailey. He was married January 23, 1940 to Emma Irene Koon and she passed away March 15, 2010.

He was a farmer and seed grower. He was owner of Bailey Seed Farm. He was a member of Cross Community Church in Berne and 1935 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are three sons Bruce Bailey of Portland, Ind., Bill Bailey of Salisbury, N.C. and Bevan Bailey of Portland, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

John Deere Financial Preferred Customer and/or RABO financing programs only available to approved customers. To apply for a John Deere Financial Preferred Account or RABO account or to increase your John Deere Financial or RABO line of credit, contact your SCI representative, so the necessary paperwork can be completed with John Deere Financial &/or RABO. GUIDELINES • Must be a John Deere Financial Preferred Customer or approved by RABO • Credit limits established by John Deere Financial &/or RABO…not by SCI • To increase or establish your credit line call John Deere Financial (800-433-8964) or RABO (888-395-8505) • Must be enrolled and approved to qualify for discounts • Discounts applied on approval date from John Deere Financial &/or RABO • Signed terms of disclosure on file • Minimum purchase of $1,000 • Due date of December 2014 • Applies only to seed purchases • Please write on order (Plan A or B) allowing for proper cash discounting Finance Plan

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Editorial Board Stuart Yensel, director of sales and marketing 740-505-0889 - Mobile stuartyensel@seedconsultants.com Bill Mullen, CCA director of agronomic services 740-505-2022 - Mobile bmullen@seedconsultants.com Chris Jeffries, general manager 740-505-0073 - Mobile seedconsultants@seedconsultants.com Matt Hutcheson, CCA product manager 937-414-6784 - Mobile matt@seedconsultants.com Dave Nanda, Ph.D. director of genetics and technology 317-910-9876 - Mobile nanda@seedconsultants.com

Clearfield® is a registered trademark of BASF. Herculex® Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. ® Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Ignite®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. YieldGard VT Triple®, Roundup Ready®, YieldGard Plus®, and YieldGard® are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. Cruiser® and Dynasty™ are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Company.

The Rapid Inbreeding® Advantage is a registered trademark of PSR Global Research. Agrisure™ is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. ® Supreme EX is a registered trademark of Pioneer. Supreme EX® brand seed is distributed by Seed Consultants, Inc. Roundup WeatherMAX®1 and Roundup PowerMAX™ are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Optimum® and AcreMax® are registered trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Optimum® AcreMax® system available through the Supreme EX® brand. The information provided within this newsletter is not a substitute for advice concerning your specific situation. The information contained herein is general and educational in nature. Because each situation is different and each recommendation is specifically tailored for each customer, the information contained herein should never be used to determine your course of action. All products are trademarks of their manufacturers. © 2012, Seed Consultants, Inc.

Between the Rows Often I take too much for granted, so it is probably not a bad idea to review how Seed Consultants, Inc. does business. First, SCI uses a DIRECT SALES MODEL, in other words, we sell directly to our growers, customers, and/ or prospects. Second, SCI eliminates the middleman, only in rare instances do our customers go through a dealer.

Third, SCI saves our growers/customers with their seed cost by using this model.

Growers have the opportunity to buy some of the best quality seed in the industry at a substantial savings.

Why? When Dan and I started SCI; we felt everyone that wanted to be a dealer

Updates from Chris Jeffries, general manager was already a dealer. Additionally, our customers and potential customers were in direct competition for farm ground; so why would they want to buy from someone trying to rent their farm(s)?

Also, whose recommendation would our customers/prospects prefer to take; a part-time seed dealer or an Area Seedsman that dedicates 100% of their time and energy towards seed? While you may like your neighboring seed dealer, is their expertise worth the extra cost?

Dan and I started Seed Consultants because we didn’t like the way other companies treated our friends/customers.

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A few of the reasons were lack of eastern cornbelt testing, lack of regionalized products, and overly aggressive pricing.

Our motto of “Simply, the Best Value in the Seed Industry”™ resonated in 1990 and still resonates in 2013.

Thanks for working with us and have a safe and happy holiday season.

Chris & Dan