eMerge Genetics - Non GMO SoyBean Seeds

Seed Solutions Signs On With eMerge Genetics™ to Sell Non-GMO Soybeans

05/07/2009

Seed Solutions was recently named an eMerge Genetics seed dealer, providing the company access to eMerge Genetics’ complete lineup of premium non-GMO soybean varieties.

According to Jim Nelson, General Manager, the decision to add the eMerge Genetics product line to their seed offering is based primarily on the growing demand for non-GMO soybean seed in the marketplace. “Having worked with Schillinger Genetics for several years, I was well aware of their genetic leadership where other seed providers were being forced to focus on expensive traits that yielded only commodity prices. Farmers are seeing increased profitability and other advantages in non-GMO markets, especially in Central Illinois.”

Seed Solutions has been serving customers in central and northern Illinois for 7 years. The company focus is on seed for high profitability non-GMO and specialty markets, as well as seed corn hybrids and Roundup Ready® soybean varieties.

“The heart of Illinois is one of the best places for marketing non-GMO soybeans, with local crushing sites, export processors, increasing demand for Ultra Low-Lin Oils, and access to good river markets as well. Adding more than $100 per acre to the bottom line is common with the premiums we have witnessed here in Illinois for 2009 grain contracting.”

“We have had good representation from Seed Solutions in the past through our Schillinger Round Up Ready brand brand and look forward to good expansion in Central Illinois for eMerge Genetics through Seed Solutions”, added Corey Nikkel, Director of Sales and Marketing for Schillinger.

Non-GMO Perspectives

GET TO KNOW BILL RHODES, VP of Research - You will not find a harder working, more dedicated, more focused soybean breeder in the industry than Bill Rhodes. From his research station in Queenstown, MD, Bill has been turning out elite yielding, large acre varieties for 25 years. Using his unique environment on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Bill's success has come from making varietal combinations in his crossing program that encompass wide ranges of maturity and adaptation. He then takes it the next step to evaluate the progeny in multiple environments to determine areas of adaptaion and observe for any detectable weaknesses before release. Bill's track record speaks for itself. When you choose an eMerge variety for your field, be assured that this great breeder has had his eyes and hands on it at some point to make sure that you are getting the most elite genetics possible from your bag of seed.

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Staff