I’ve worked with Champion Seed since 2018. But I’ve been farming a lot longer than that. In fact, I’m the sixth generation of Rath farmers. That’s where the dealership name (R6) originated, in part. The other half (Sales and Service) is to let my customers know that I’m more than their seed source. I’m here to help.
It’s important to me to get my customers seed that will perform in their fields. Because at the end of the day, my name and reputation are on the line. I truly believe Champion Seed has access to the best traits and genetics in the industry. I help my customers find the best of the best from Champion, matching traits to their fields to help maximize yields.
I live in Giltner with my wife and three kids. We grow corn, soybeans and, occasionally, wheat. We also have a small herd of cow-calf pairs. I’m all about spending time outside, preferably hunting or fishing.
This year, we rolled out a lot of new products. Some of my top picks for hybrids and varieties are in the field for the first time, so the jury is still out. They look really promising, but we won’t know for sure until the combine rolls. We’re still gauging how products mitigate disease pressure in the last weeks of the growing season.
Top Hybrids: 58A21, 60B23, 60A24, 63A23, 63A24, 63B24, 64A24, 65A23, 65A24, 66A24.
Top XtendFlex Varieties: 2663XL, 2894XL, 3013XL, 333XL
Top Enlist Varieties: 253E, 2783EN, 294E, 3074EN, 3133EN, 3233EN, 324E, 3499E
Managing foliar diseases in corn and soybeans is not a new challenge for farmers. The tools we have available to us, however, are new. Today’s chemical products are not the same as they were 10 or 15 years ago. Multiple modes of action in one fungicide application give many layers of protection.
Ever thought about your soybean seed treatment like taking care of your new farm truck? They’re more similar than you think.
Carbon credits is a term we’ve been hearing for a while. At Champion Seed, we have been keeping our eyes and ears on the topic and feel that now is the right time to act.
