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Winter trade show season is upon us! The Iowa Power Farming Show is underway this week in Des Moines, and we’ve got a lot of great information to share with growers. The Iowa Power Farming Show is the third largest indoor ag show in the United States, spanning more than seven acres with over 1,932 booths and 750 companies exhibiting at the event. You can find Stine at booth #1044 on the main level of the Community Choice Convention Center, right next to the escalator. We’re excited to hear from growers at the show about their 2019 planting plans and how Stine can fit into their operations. Here are the top three topics we look forward to discussing at trade shows this winter.

1. Movement on the Enlist E3^™ This week, MS Technologies^™ — one of the developers of the Enlist E3 soybean trait — announced plans for full-scale launch of the product. The company notes, “Once all regulatory approvals have been received, Enlist E3 soybeans will be offered in the United States and in Brazil and Canada. Growers can expect commercial sales of the soybeans to begin in 2019, with a much broader, full-scale launch in 2020.” Enlist E3 soybeans offer growers an advanced herbicide-tolerant trait technology with maximum flexibility and convenience, along with the ability to use three unique modes of action for exceptional weed control. We have 37 Stine^® Enlist E3 soybean options for growers in 2019, ranging from an 0.0/0.1 maturity to a 5.0. The trait is still awaiting import approval from the Philippines.
2. LibertyLink^® GT27^™ platform ready to be put to the test. Seed sales have skyrocketed for Stine LibertyLink GT27 brand soybeans this year. LibertyLink GT27 soybeans are the first commercially available soybean trait package that offers growers built-in tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate and a new HPPD/Group 27 herbicide for soybeans, exhibiting powerful performance over tough weeds. Stine is pleased to offer growers the industry’s broadest lineup of LibertyLink GT27 brand soybeans in 2019, with 44 options ranging from an 0.3 maturity to a 4.4. We look forward to seeing these soybeans in the field this year and hearing success stories throughout our sales territories.
3. Seed production partners wanted. With powerful new soybean traits like Enlist E3 and LibertyLink GT27 entering the market, we need more seed production acres to accommodate increased demand for the soybean technologies. Growers who would like to get involved as a Stine seed production partner can benefit from having priority access to the newest, highest-yielding soybean genetics as they become available, and, in some cases, numbers that are not yet commercially available or are otherwise sold out. Stine seed production partners also receive agronomic support from our reputable team of agronomists and sales experts to help implement best management practices that enhance the performance of the new trait technologies.

If you’re unable to join us at the Iowa Power Farming Show this week or at another trade show this winter, please contact your local Stine sales representative. Not sure who to contact? Use our Find Stine app to locate your local rep. If you’re interested in learning more about our seed production partner opportunities, contact our Special Projects Manager Denny Luther at deluther@stineseed.com.

Upcoming trade shows include:

Wisconsin Corn & Soybean Expo, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, January 31–February 1

Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo, North Platte, Nebraska, February 6–7

AAI Showcase & Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, February 12–13

National Farm Machinery Show, Louisville, Kentucky, February 13–16

Agri-International Farm Show, Bismark, North Dakota, February 14–15

International Crop Expo, Grand Forks, North Dakota, February 20–21

Farm Show 2019, Marshfield, Wisconsin, February 20–21

Alexandria Farm & Ag Show, Alexandria, Minnesota, February 22–23

Western Farm Show, Kansas City, Missouri, February 22–24

Central Minnesota Farm Show, St. Cloud, Minnesota, February 26–28

Celebrate Stine’s 40th year in the retail seed industry at the Farm Progress Show August 28–30 in Boone, Iowa. The nation’s largest outdoor farm event, the Farm Progress Show will celebrate their own important milestone as they host their 65th annual event.

Stine will be located at booth #1328, inside Gate 3 in the eastern corridor along the intersection of Thirteenth Street and Central Avenue. Growers can grab our 2019 Seed Catalog and one of our limited edition 40th anniversary hats while supplies last. Stine agronomists will be available to answer questions about our 2019 offerings, including Stine^® LibertyLink^® GT27^™ soybeans — the broadest lineup in the industry.

LibertyLink GT27 is the first commercially available soybean trait package that offers built-in tolerance to both glyphosate and glufosinate for over-the-top application as well as tolerance to a new HPPD/Group 27 herbicide for soybeans (pending EPA approval). LibertyLink GT27 is a triple-stack trait technology that will give growers outstanding weed control, unparalleled flexibility in weed management options and high-yielding, elite genetics for exceptional crop performance. Visit our plot at the show to see one of our LibertyLink GT27 numbers, Stine 25GA62 brand soybeans. 

We will also showcase Stine HP Corn^® and the HP Twin 20 planting system. Come experience the high-population, narrow-row revolution growers are talking about. Walk the Twin 20-inch rows in our show plot and ask one of our staff members about our Twin 20 research planter.

Plus, we’ll welcome KWMT’s Duane Murley to the show, who will host his Power Lunch Program from our booth daily from noon to 1 p.m. Stop and say hello!

We look forward to seeing you at the 65th annual Farm Progress Show!

You may be busy with record-keeping in preparation for the impending tax season or finalizing your seed selection for 2018, but don’t forget that the winter months mark another important time for farmers — trade show season.

There are a number of small, regionally focused trade shows throughout the Corn Belt, as well as several large state and national shows that bring value to attendees. Thousands upon thousands of corn and soybean growers utilize these trade shows to learn about new products and services in the agriculture industry. Many trade shows even host educational seminars to showcase best farm management practices and highlight the benefits of new products on the market or in the pipeline.

Trade shows present a prime opportunity for Stine growers and those considering Stine to meet one-on-one with a Stine sales rep about our lineup of high-yielding corn hybrids and soybean varieties. If you’re interested in Stine’s conventional corn lineup, our experts can walk you through the best herbicide programs to use in combination with conventional corn hybrids. Thinking about a switch from your old glyphosate system for soybeans? Consider Stine^® LibertyLink^® or Stine GT 27 soybeans. Stine has the latest soybean traits available with the most sought after, high-yielding genetics in the industry.

To follow is a list of upcoming trade shows where you can find Stine. Stop by and visit our booth, and use this time to question our knowledgeable sales team about the best options for your corn and soybean acres in 2018.

• Sioux Falls Farm Show, Sioux Falls, SD, January 24­–26
• Women in Denim, Storm Lake, IA, January 26–27
• Iowa Power Farming Show, Des Moines, IA, January 30–February 1
• Great Lakes Crop Summit, Mt. Pleasant, WI, January 31–February 1
• Wisconsin Corn & Soy Expo, Wisconsin Dells, WI, February 1–2
• Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo, North Platte, NE, February 6–7
• Sioux Falls Farm Show, Sioux Falls, SD, January 24­–26
• AAI Showcase & Conference, Des Moines, IA, February 13–14
• National Farm Machinery Show, Louisville, KY, February 14–17
• International Crop Expo, Grand Forks, ND, February 21–22
• Farm Show 2018, Marshfield, WI, February 21–22
• Alexandria Farm & Ag Show, Alexandria, MN, February 22–23
• Western Farm Show, Kansas City, MO, February 23–25
• Central Minnesota Farm Show, St. Cloud, MN, February 23–March 1