Merschman Seeds

August and September are a busy time for Merschman Seeds' Tech Port located at the Iowa City, IA airport with bus loads of farmers coming and going. Why all the interest? This unique location unlike any in the country is dedicated to our customers. We test the latest corn and soybean genetics, traits and farming practices in an effort to bring our customers only the best solutions for their farms plus you can see what will be coming  in seed and traits in 3-5 years from now all in a very convenient environment.

If you have questions or concerns about the differences between Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans, Roundup Ready® Soybeans or LibertyLink® Soybeans and in corn Genuity® SmartStax™, Genuity® VT Triple Pro™, YieldGard VT Triple® Corn, Herculex® Xtra we have the independent answers with over 40 acres of demonstrations and replicated testing. We also have testing on  latest seed treatments for corn and soybeans including Bonus Coated +™ now with Trilex® 6000 as well as the new Poncho VOTiVO™ for soybeans and corn to name a few.    Contact your local Merschman Seeds' Dealer or contact Skip Long at the Merschman Seeds' office for getting on a tour today.

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Weed resistance is a major problem in the Mid-South and if we don't do something soon to change our farming methods and practices, the rest of the Midwest will succomb to this issue as well. Top weed scientists from Australia, the number one country in the world for weed resistance as well as the University of Missouri and University of Arkansas say the problem is real and is coming now. Check out the following article on Respect the Rotation by Joe Merschman, President/CEO.

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Standard now with Trilex® 6000 made up of Trilex, Allegiance, Yield Shield, and Gaucho insecticide plus we have added a higher rate of Allegiance to give you seedling Phytophthora root rot control. This seed treatment adds up to 13% more yield potential than non treated seed. Available standard on all Merschman Roundup Ready®, Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, and LibertyLink® soybeans.

Double the industry rate on all 9 and 10 series Merschman corn hybrids plus all Stine Hybrids. Provides better protection from secondary insects and black cutworm than Poncho® 250. Adds up to 4-6 bushels over Poncho® 250 and up to 10 bushels over fungicide treated hybrid corn