Monthly Archives: November 2009

Visit Latham Hi-Tech Seeds at the Nebraska Power and Farming Show

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

We will be attending the Nebraska Power and Farming Show Dec. 9-10 in Lincoln, Neb., at the Lancaster Event Center. We would love to see you there. Visitors to our booth, #317, will have the chance to win prizes, as … Continue reading →

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Plan now for land transition

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

Iowa Farmer Today recently posted an article written by Steven Bohr about the dire need for producers to have a good plan in place for transition of their farmland. In the article, Bohr provided more than a few frightening statistics … Continue reading →

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Latham Hi-Tech Soybeans Top the Charts in Test Plots Across the State

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Laura Larson, Marketing & Communications

Here is some preliminary soybean yield results that have come in from our test plots this season.  Check back for more info as harvest rolls on. For more info on plot results, visit our website at www.lathamseeds.com. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefieldposition.com%2F2009%2F11%2Flatham-hi-tech-soybeans-top-the-charts-in-test-plots-across-the-state%2F’; … Continue reading →

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Categories: Showcase Plots, Soybeans

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

In just a few days, most of us will gather around a table with loved ones. We will laugh at the children in our family who try to sneak a slice of pumpkin pie before the meal. We will take … Continue reading →

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Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids Preliminary Harvest Data Yields Excellent Results!

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Laura Larson, Marketing & Communications

The data is piling in from our Superstrips and Test Plots this harvest season.  Here is a breakdown of how each performed across our marketing territory.  For more information on individual plots or head to head results, visit our website … Continue reading →

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Categories: Corn, Showcase Plots

Weekly Field Report

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Latham Team

Central Iowa by Bob Collins The last couple of weeks proved to be the “Indian Summer” that everyone was waiting for. Harvest and field work all took a massive jump. All of the beans are done here, and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Recipes for the Thanksgiving Table

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

There’s a lot to be thankful for at Thanksgiving, and on that list is the amazing food we get to enjoy during the holiday. I wanted to share a couple of our family favorites with you. I love easy-to-make recipes, … Continue reading →

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Categories: Desserts, Recipes, Sides

University of Minnesota provides great resources for challenging harvest

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

The University of Minnesota has developed a website with multiple resources devoted to dealing with the challenges associated with this cold, wet harvest season. The site provides information on what to watch for in moldy corn; tips for staying safe … Continue reading →

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Contact Crop Insurance Agent Regarding Late Harvest

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

Agri-View recently posted an article that’s very important for farmers to read as this challenging harvest continues. With the weather causing a late, slow-progressing harvest, the article highlights the importance of contacting your crop insurance agent if you won’t be … Continue reading →

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Weekly Field Report

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Latham Team

Eastern Iowa by Brad Beatty Soybean harvest is 95% complete. Corn harvest is 50% complete. The corn has dried down surprisingly well, dropping about 5 to 8 points in the last 10 days. Wisconsin by Steve Bailie Many growers in … Continue reading →

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