ADEL, Iowa — Stine Seed Company is celebrating a significant milestone — the 45th anniversary of the Stine brand. For 45 years, Stine has been providing corn and soybean growers with the best genetics available in the industry.
“As one of the largest independent, family-owned seed companies in the country, we’ve been fortunate to have ample resources and the flexibility to make timely decisions,” says Myron Stine, company president. “This freedom to operate ensures our research, products and programs are leading edge.”
As the company celebrates the brand’s 45th anniversary, Stine continues to expand its presence beyond the U.S. and is now truly a global brand. While headquartered in the heart of the Midwest (U.S.), Stine has grown its presence in 14 countries around the world, with a goal to expand its international reach in the future. Recently, Stine announced its launch into Canada.
“The secret to our success and growth these past 45 years is remaining true to what made us successful in the first place: genetics and performance,” says Stine. “That and the brand ambassadors who are there to support our grower customers. Our employees and salesforce are truly one of a kind and the best in the business.”
Stine Seed Company, the retail arm of Stine Seed Farm Inc., was founded in 1979, first offering soybean seed under the Stine Soybean Seeds label. In its initial year, the company’s first tagline was born, “Home of the New Varieties,” and Stine began its first retail division. Today, Stine has employees and sales agents all across the country and is the fourth largest seed company overall in the United States. The company’s proven leadership in soybean genetics and revolutionary approach to high-performance corn ensures that every day, every season, they deliver on the STINE HAS YIELD promise.