Bill Latham was honored with the Industry Service Award yesterday at the annual Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The award was presented by Skype. (How’s that for our industry embracing innovation and technological advancement?)
The IPSA also presented Bill – a die-hard Iowa State fan – with an ISU Cyclones ball signed by Iowa State University’s football coach, Paul Rhoads; men’s basketball coach, Greg McDermott; athletic director, Jamie Pollard; and women’s basketball coach, Bill Fennelly.
Bill, we’re so proud of your accomplishments and your dedication to our industry. Congratulations on IPSA’s recognition! John Latham, Bill’s oldest son, is shown below accepting the award on Bill’s behalf. Also shown in the photo is Lou Schweigert, IPSA President from Grow Alliance Seed (left) and Greg Ruehle, CEO of IPSA (right).
About IPSA
The IPSA is dedicated to independent seed companies worldwide. Created in 1989, IPSA represents approximately 135 seed companies from more than 25 states and Canada, who produce approximately 30 percent of the corn, soybeans, and small grain and forage seeds marketed annually.
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Bill is very deserving of this award for everything he has done for the seed industry from his involvment with IPSA and ATSA and general input to the industry. I remember about 30 years ago ( hate to date Bill and myself) when he made a presentation to Nebraska Seedsman Assocation about the production practices of Latham seed. Bill has always been willing to share his knowledge and that of his company with the industry.
David Hingst
Hoegmeyer Hybrids