The clock is ticking, and 2018 is only days away. While we’re excited what the new year will bring, it’s important for us to reflect on the past year to determine our greatest successes and lessons learned.
Stine® LibertyLink® soybeans are leading the field. Stine LibertyLink soybeans accounted for three quarters of our soybean sales volume this year — a true testament to the power of Stine’s high-yielding genetics and the LibertyLink trait package. Growers across the country have confirmed that Stine LibertyLink soybeans produce clean fields and more bushels per acre. We anticipate this trend to continue in 2018.
Growers are making room for Stine GT 27 soybeans. One of our newer trait packages, Stine GT 27 soybeans has already proven successful in our lineup. A number of Stine growers who planted Stine GT 27 saw consistent yield gains between five and 10 percent. Many even mentioned how well Stine GT 27 worked on their tougher grounds.
Stine Agrisure® trait corn continues to impress. Some of our top-selling corn hybrids came out of our Stine Agrisure lineup this year. From herbicide flexibility and season-long insect protection to high yields, Stine Agrisure trait corn will continue to perform in 2018. We look forward to offering an even larger selection of Agrisure trait corn in the new year.
A shift in thinking. Through the successful launch of Stine’s one-of-a-kind Grower Alliance Program, more growers are shifting their way of thinking to seed cost per acre rather than by bag. Through the program, growers can pay an acre-based membership fee and then are eligible to purchase corn and soybean seed on a discounted price schedule. This allows growers to think about seed on a per acre basis, rather than a per bag basis.
To learn more about Stine’s Grower Alliance Program or our 2018 lineup up of high-yielding corn and soybean seed, reach out to your local Stine sales representative or visit our website.