Picture-Perfect Ride Conditions

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

If there was ever a day fit for riding motorcycles or driving a convertible, it was August 27! More than 110 drivers and riders revved their engines under clear blue skies and sunshine for the 3rd Annual Latham Freedom of Independence Ride.

Riders crossed the Mississippi aboard the historic Cassville ferry.

The 90-mile route took riders and drivers across some of the most scenic roads in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Participants traveled winding roads in both states, crossing the Mighty Mississippi on this historic Cassville ferry. We’d like to give a “shout out” to Ron Hampton and the hardworking captain and crew members, who made our ferry ride memorable for all of the right reasons!

Along the way, riders and drivers stopped at four different farm fields. These stops showcased: (1) Latham’s hallmark Seed-2-Soil® program, which helps increase a farmer’s profitability and efficiency by bringing more meaning to grid samples and geo-reference yield data; (2) new corn technology including Latham® Hi-Tech Hybrids with VT Double Pro, the industry’s first dual mode-of-action with above-ground insect protection in corn, and Refuge-in-a-Bag, a true one-bag system that simplifies refuge;

Our “field day on wheels” included four Latham® crop stops.

(3) new soybean products including Latham® Hi-Tech Soybeans with LibertyLink and Genuity® Roundup® Ready 2 technology, which is showing great yield advantages and economic benefits to our customers; and (4) Latham’s business philosophy, which focuses on partnering with farmers to select the seed products that best fit their needs.

Check out the Kodak moments on Latham’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/LathamSeeds. And mark your calendars now for Latham’s 4th Annual Freedom of Independence Ride on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. You’ll want to join us as we celebrate our company’s 75th year of business with an extra special ride through Latham Country!

I said I was going to ride this year, and I did! This year a cooler, next year a Harley?

Win this “Cool” Prize at Freedom Ride

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

With football (and thus tailgate) season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about ice cold beverages and game day fare. It’s also time to pull the tailgate coolers out of hibernation. Most fall football days, heading to the game party means packing the cooler to the brim with snacks and drinks, dumping in some ice and heaving the heavy thing into the trunk. Then you hope your final tailgate destination doesn’t require a long walk with cooler in tow!

That’s the old way to tailgate. One lucky participant in Latham’s Third Annual Freedom of Independence Ride will get to experience the new way to tailgate this football season. One lucky rider will win the Cruzin Cooler, valued at $500. This cooler doesn’t require heavy lifting. You simply pack it up, hop on, and ride! Designed to help individuals keep beverages cool without the hassle involved with a regular cooler, the Cruzin Cooler holds a case of your favorite frosty beverages. Plus, it can travel at speeds up to 17 miles per hour!

Check out the cooler in action by viewing the video below.

Want to join the ride and enter to win the Cruzin Cooler? There’s still time to register. Click here to find out how you can join us!

Come Along for the Ride on Aug. 27

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Shannon Latham, Vice President

Latham Independence Riders saddle up and head out on the first leg of the 2010 ride.

“Typically a plot day, is a plot day,” says Dave Besch of Pro Cooperative in Rolfe, Iowa. “But Latham’s plot day is like no other!”

“The Freedom of Independence Ride lets you see the country and meet new people as you tour and learn about the new traits and technologies available from Latham Hi-Tech Seeds,” explains Besch.

We couldn’t agree more! Whether you’re touring on a Honda Gold Wing or a Harley Softail, we’ll take you on a route that allows you to see some of the Midwest’s most beautiful countryside. New this year, we’re also welcoming muscle cars.

I couldn’t be more excited about the fun stops we have planned! More details will be announced as the ride date approaches. In the meantime, mark August 27, 2011, on your calendar. Plan to join Latham Hi-Tech Seeds for this one-of-a-kind field day on wheels!