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It’s that time of year again! While we make sure the turkey is properly thawed and brined in preparation for a meal that requires some of us — maybe even most of us — to loosen our belts and take a quick afternoon nap, there’s another constant this time of year. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude; a time for everyone to say thanks and be thanked. Blessings are abounding every year at Stine, and we have our customers, employees and sales team members to thank for the company we are today. Thank you one and all for your commitment to Stine and, most importantly, for doing your part to feed and fuel the world. A few of our team members have also graciously shared what they are most thankful for this year.

“I am thankful for many things but most importantly for my family, our health and the opportunity to work for a family-owned company that is at the forefront of its industry with a thriving culture.” — Ben Grinnell, director of sales, eastern division

“Surely being thankful is good. I am thankful for coworkers, steady leadership and all the opportunities I’ve had over the last 27 years while being employed at Stine Biotechnology. The ultimate gift I’m thankful for is the Gospel.” — Bruce Held, project leader, Stine Biotechnology

“I am thankful for a healthy family, friends and a career that is challenging and rewarding.” — Tom Larson, corn technical agronomist 

“This year, I not only give thanks for the blessings of a wonderful family, friends and career, but for those things that were difficult to overcome, and the things that I had to work hard for as those are the things that have made me a better person.” — Truddy Tucker, agile portfolio manager and coach

“I am thankful for the opportunities to help farmers and play a role in feeding the world. While not always at the moment, I am thankful for the challenging circumstances at work and home because struggling and overcoming the challenges helps me become a better person and builds character.” — Chad Johnson, vice president, general counsel

“I’m thankful for several things: 1) Family. I’m lucky that we are a close-knit family; 2) Country and state: I’m thankful that I live in a free country where we can disagree but live and let live. I’m lucky enough to have been born in Texas, ’nuff said; 3) I’m thankful to work for a company that values what I do and allows me the opportunity to build a future for my family; 4) I’m thankful for a God that made all the rest possible.” — W. Todd Oliver, Region 27 RSA

“There’s so much to be thankful for each year that it’s hard to put into words. What I can say is that all of the blessings that have been bestowed upon myself and Stine, both big and small, can be directly attributed to our families at home, in the office and out in the field. From our families to our employees, sales team members and grower customers, we owe it all to you! Thank you, and happy Thanksgiving!  — Myron Stine, president

Have you heard the news? We have a podcast! On Tuesday, Nov. 16, we launched our first episode of the all-new Stine Seedcast — a one-stop (audio) resource for all things Stine. The biweekly show will cover the latest information from our expert team and others in the ag industry.  

Stine Marketing and Sales Director David Thompson is the official host of the Stine Seedcast, where he sits down with company leaders and grower customers, agronomists, business partners and special guests from around the country to get their take on what’s new and happening around the country in production agriculture. Tune in wherever podcasts are available to hear from David as he chats with Stine growers on their preferred field practices, agronomists on timely agronomic advice and ag industry experts on research, equipment and more.

Episode 1 dropped on Tuesday and is available for immediate listening. In this episode, Stine President Myron Stine kicks off his Yield+ Corn Tour in southwest Minnesota, where he visits with grower customer Ryan Christopherson. Ryan shares his best practices to achieving consistent high yields with narrow-row, high-population corn.

Catch the first episode wherever podcasts are found! From Spotify to Apple Podcasts, Audible, iHeart and more, make sure you follow/subscribe on your podcast feed of choice, so you never miss an episode!

Apple Podcasts — https://apple.co/2YMRMUi

Spotify — https://spoti.fi/3HoUzV8

Amazon Music — https://amzn.to/3DpbR28

iHeart — https://ihr.fm/30monkm

Stine^® has yield plus savings! We are pleased to offer our customers special seed financing opportunities through John Deere Financial for the 2022 sales season. Growers who purchase seed from Stine by Jan. 31, 2022, using their John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account are eligible to receive special financing at fixed 0% APR.* Maximize your savings by taking advantage of this exclusive opportunity. Here’s how it works.

1. Grower must have a John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account with an approved Special Terms credit limit.
2. Growers use their John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account to make an eligible purchase of Stine brand seed by no later than Jan. 31, 2022.
3. A $5,000 initial minimum purchase is required.
4. Payment is due in full by December 2022.

Growers who have a John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account are also able to use their account as a financial solution for all crop inputs, farm supplies and parts and service.

To learn more about available financing, contact your Stine sales representative. And remember, the offer ends Jan. 31, 2022! To view our full lineup of corn and soybeans for next year, check out our 2022 Stine Seed Catalog.

*Offer valid on qualifying purchases made between 08/01/2021 and 01/31/2022. Offer limited to Multi-Use Account Agricultural customers with an available Special Terms limit. Subject to the Multi-Use Account credit agreement and approval. Fixed 0% APR from the date of purchase, which may be prior to delivery, until December 2022, when the entire transaction amount is due in full. Regular Multi-Use Account rates will apply after that date. $5,000 minimum purchase required. Subject to merchant participation, see Stine Seed Company for complete details. Multi-Use Accounts are a service of John Deere Financial, f.s.b.