Category Archives: Alfalfa

Another week of wet weather across Latham Country

Managing SDS Due to the number of SDS mentions in this week’s report, we wanted to share some SDS management tips shared in one of Monsanto’s recent Agronomic Alerts. If SDS is present, little can be done this season.  However, … Continue reading

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Latham adds 18 breakthrough seed technologies for growers for the 2011 growing season

We’re proud to announce our 2011 lineup — the broadest, deepest lineup of traits and technologies available in the seed industry. Click here to download our 2011 seed portfolio. Or, to hear John Latham, president of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds’ recent … Continue reading

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You’re invited to the Latham Country Fair!

Latham® dealers and customers are invited to the Latham Country Fair July 30 in Alexander, Iowa. Those attending will have a unique opportunity to view and learn about some of the latest technologies available to growers in the Midwest. Here … Continue reading

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Categories: Agronomy, Alfalfa, Company News, Corn, Crop Reports, Dealer Kickoff, Events, Iowa, Latham County Fair, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Regional News, South Dakota, Soybeans, Technology, Wisconsin
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Strawberry Point calls for Strawberries!

Below is information about our upcoming exhibit at the 2010 Hay Expo in Strawberry Point, Iowa. The Hay Expo got me thinking about our alfalfa products, our alfalfa products got me thinking about the dairy cows we help feed, and … Continue reading

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Planting report from our new intern

Hi all. I want to introduce our intern for this summer, Andrew Kilburg. We look forward to Andrew’s weekly reports from the field.  –  Shannon I am Andrew Kilburg and I just completed my sophomore year at Iowa State. I … Continue reading

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Categories: Alfalfa, Company News, Corn, Plant Diseases, Soybeans

We’ve got a new company!

John, Shannon and Chris Latham are now the proud owners of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. We’ve purchased the soybean business from other Latham family members and combined it with our Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids seed corn and alfalfa company. We’re thrilled to … Continue reading

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Scouting Alfalfa for Potato Leafhoppers: When and How

The beginning of July means potato leafhopper season is upon us. Many farmers question how to judge when leafhoppers have reached threshold and when spraying an insecticide is a wise choice. Here are some tips to help you in scouting … Continue reading

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