Roots | Spring 2026 by Stutsmans

SPRING 2026

WHAT’S INSIDE

FROM THE DESK OF MIKE CONOVER IS DOMESTIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION THE ANSWER? WELCOME JAMIE BOYSE OUTLAW FORCE-FEED TRAILERS

COMING SUMMER 2026 SYSTEM UPGRADES

TO BETTER SERVE YOU

Since 1934, we have built our reputation on one principle: service. Over 90 years, we've evolved alongside the industries we serve, from handwritten ledgers to computerized systems, and regional service to expanded reach, always to improve your experience with us.

Today, we're taking the next step in that evolution. As part of our ongoing commitment to ﬁnding new ways to serve you better, we're implementing a comprehensive system upgrade that will enhance how we process your orders, manage your accounts and deliver the reliable service you've counted on for years.

ESTIMATED IMPLEMENTATION SUMMER 2026

Starting summer 2026, we will begin our transition to a new enterprise system that will streamline our operations and, ultimately, improve your experience with us. As launch dates and details are ﬁnalized, we will keep you informed.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

While we're working hard to ensure a smooth transition, you'll notice a few changes:

» Updated account and product numbers: Both your customer account numbers and product numbers will change as part of this upgrade.

» Simpliﬁed invoices and documentation: Your invoices and statements will have a new look and format, though all the essential information you need will remain easily accessible.

Account simpliﬁcation: Instead of having multiple customer accounts, you'll now have one consolidated account. If you need to maintain segmentation for your business needs, we can provide ways to di erentiate your transactions and

THE BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT

This system upgrade will deliver multiple improvements to your experience: Faster, more e cient invoicing that gets you the information you need when you

Streamlined purchasing processes that make it easier to do business with us. Enhanced fulﬁllment capabilities that improve product delivery times.

IS DOMESTIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION THE ANSWER?

Every time fertilizer prices rise, we see the same arguments surface:

“We need more U.S. fertilizer production. These companies are monopolies. Prices should be lower.”

The frustration is understandable. Fertilizer is one of the largest expenses for growers, and when the market moves higher, it’s easy to assume someone must be driving it. But, increasing domestic production is far more complicated than it sounds.

HERE'S WHAT THE MATH (AT THE TIME OF WRITING) ACTUALLY SHOWS

THE REAL COST OF NEW U.S. UREA PRODUCTION

Let’s imagine the U.S. decides it needs a new world-scale urea plant to reduce imports and stabilize prices. A worthy objective, but the numbers tell the story:

Capital investment would cost roughly $3 to $5 billion

Permitting would take around two to three years

Then, construction could take another three to four years

That brings a total timeline of roughly ﬁve to seven years before the ﬁrst ton is produced

Before a single pound of product leaves the plant, nearly $4 billion and a decade of time would be committed.

ECONOMICS PER SHORT TON (IN TODAY’S MARKET)

NOLA urea is approximately $460 per short ton (before the attack on Iran)

Production cost is believed to be around $180 to $280 per short ton

Operating margin is approximately $230 to $280 per short ton

A plant producing roughly 1.1 million short tons per year would generate around $275 million in annual gross proﬁt.

Against $4 billion capital spend, that results in a 14 to 15 year simple payback, even before ﬁnancing.

THE MISSING PIECE IN MOST CRITIQUES: THE CYCLE

People remember 2022 when urea reached around $700 to $800 per short ton. Few mention 2020, when urea was around $220 per short ton, and producers were barely breaking even.

WHAT “WE NEED MORE PRODUCTION” ACTUALLY IMPLIES

When someone insists the U.S. simply needs to build more fertilizer plants, they are essentially advocating for one of three paths:

More private ownership Government ownership Cooperative or non-proﬁt development WHAT WOULD ACTUALLY MOVE THE NEEDLE?

Permitting reform

Reliable long-term natural gas supply

Planning and forecasting

While we unfortunately cannot control permitting reform, establish a reliable long-term natural gas supply or mandate a $4 billion investment in a domestic plant that takes around 14 years to see a return, we can plan and forecast fertilizer needs. With your help in getting an earlier indication of what fertilizer demand looks like, we can best source and manage product supply and availability. We might not be able to stop or predict black swan events that cause unexpected shi ts, but we can control the controllables. Together, we can do everything in our power to ensure you have what you need for your crop.

JAMIE BOYSE PARTS SPECIALIST WELCOME

When you spend three decades behind a John Deere parts counter, you learn a few things. You learn part numbers by heart. You learn which parts customers need before they ﬁnish describing a problem. You learn how to keep operations moving through busy planting and harvest seasons.

Jamie Boyse joined our parts team in January, bringing 30 years of parts experience with him. He’s no stranger to the chaos of spring planting or the pressure of ﬁnding the right part. Now, he’s applying that knowledge as our newest parts specialist.

Jamie grew up on his dad’s farm just west of Wellman, Iowa, where he helped raise cattle and hogs and worked in the row crop operation. He also gained experience on the excavation side of farming, including bulldozing, ﬁeld tiling and rock hauling.

Jamie’s 30 years of experience, farming background and calm demeanor have made him a great addition to our parts team.

Read on to ﬁnd out a little more about Jamie:

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST IN YOUR NEW ROLE?

Learning all about the manure equipment, ﬁeld application equipment and precision ag divisions. I will be looking up parts in the catalogs, locating them, getting them invoiced to the customer, and learning how to order them from the vendor.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT WORK, WHAT COULD WE USUALLY FIND YOU DOING?

Spending time with my wife, family and friends. When it's nice in the summer, I enjoy working around the house and taking a leisure drive in the side-by-side a ter the work is complete. I’m also a member of the Richmond Amvets. We do fundraising events for our veterans' organizations.

WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT ALWAYS MAKES YOU LAUGH OR MAKES YOUR DAY BETTER?

Spending time with our 2 1/2-year-old Australian Shepherd, Torque. He is too smart for his own good, and he is always doing something to make us laugh!

Whenyou’re moving a lot of manure fast, reach and pumping depth become extra important. Bazooka Farmstar’s Outlaw force-feed trailers are designed to get manure out of deep pits and wide lagoons while replacing the need for a tractor and pit pump. That makes them a smart choice for crews short on time and labor. Use the table below to compare Outlaw features like boom reach, depth and slurry height so you can pick the right size trailer for your job.

FEATURE

MAX DEPTH BELOW GRADE

32' OUTLAW

42' OUTLAW

REACH (FROM TRAILER SIDE)

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other products, having more years of data will only help further validate their performance in our geographic area.

WHAT IS NETWORK?

Network falls into the biostimulant category, meaning that it is not living. Instead, it works to promote and feed the living microorganisms, including fungi, already in the soil. There are multiple advantages to this, including: few requirements for storage, ability to tank mix with many di erent products, no need for refrigeration and longer shelf life. Comparatively, biologicals contain living organisms. This means they have more proper storage and application requirements, might need refrigeration, could require aeration to replenish oxygen and may have a shelf life shorter than a biostimulant.

Network is made up of several ingredients, two of which are plant growth promoters patented by ROI Biologicals for increasing biotic and abiotic stress resistance, nutrient uptake, and root and shoot development. We witnessed increased shoot development in the 2025 corn plots with an approximately 18% increase in shoot weight over the untreated check.

It also contains humic and fulvic acids to help enhance nutrient uptake and improve soil health and structure. For micronutrients, it has zinc and molybdenum. We have found most crops are deﬁcient in molybdenum, making these components highly important. The ﬁnal ingredient is seaweed extract for stress mitigation.

HOW IS NETWORK APPLIED?

Depending on application requirements and your current setup, not all products will be the best ﬁt for your operation. Network can be applied in-furrow at two quarts per acre or early post-emergence at one quart per acre. When applying as a post-emergence, we have not seen any issues with tank mix compatibility. It mixes well with most chemistries and products. While Network can be applied to corn or soybeans, we have seen a higher ROI in our trials when it’s applied to corn compared to soybeans.

WHAT’S MY ROI?

From our two years of small plot trial data, we have seen a positive ROI from Network. In our small plots, all treatments were replicated four times. The average of those treatments is then what we present for each year’s results.

In 2024, our ﬁrst year of testing, we saw a 12.9 bushel per acre increase over the untreated check for corn. In 2025, we saw an 8.1 bushel per acre increase over the untreated check for corn. If you average the two years, it comes out to a 10.5 bushel per acre increase over the untreated.

However, it is important to call out that small plot trials can amplify results. With small plots, we are doing randomized, replicated trials in a set area. This means the entire plot has uniform drainage, soil type, soil fertility and weather conditions. We do this to try to eliminate as many variables as possible. Because of this, yields are usually higher than in a large-scale field setting. More realistically, we can expect around 50 to 60% less of an increase in a field setting. With that in mind, we would expect to see anywhere from a four to five bushels per acre increase in a field setting.

So, let’s put those numbers on paper. With a 4.5 bushel per acre increase and $4 per bushel market price, you can expect an $18 per acre increase. Network currently costs $5.45 per acre. That comes out to a $12.55 per acre ROI.

Every year of additional testing brings new knowledge on how Network and other products are performing in our geographic area. When every penny counts, we need to have a base knowledge of how products are performing. With the information we have collected, it might be worth considering trying out Network on your operation if you’ve been wanting to incorporate biostimulants.

GRAIN DRYING ISSUE NEVER MISS A

It’s 2 a.m. on an October night, right in the middle of harvest. You’re awake because the grain dryer on your bin site is running, or at least it should be.

Your night can go one of two ways. You lie there wondering if it is doing its job, or you check its status from an app, see that everything is running smoothly, and get some sleep.

With GSI’s Connect grain monitoring system, you don’t have to guess anymore. From anywhere, you can see how your dryer is running, adjust set points or unload speeds and monitor grain performance in real time. If the dryer stops or an issue arises, GSI Connect notiﬁes you immediately, so you can respond quickly.

GSI Connect works with any Vision control dryer and comes in two options:

» Cellular kit: Uses cell towers, like a phone, to transmit signals. It is simple to set up and maintain.

» Wi-Fi kit: Requires an internet connection at the site but does not require a static IP.

GOODBYE, WATCHDOG

Previously, GSI o ered WatchDog, a Wi-Fi-only grain dryer monitoring system. WatchDog is being phased out and will no longer be supported a ter the 2026 harvest season.

Growers using WatchDog will need to upgrade to GSI Connect to maintain monitoring capabilities and take advantage of the newer platform. GSI Connect is available as a yearly subscription for $399, and a hardware kit is required to retroﬁt existing Vision control dryers. New GSI dryers can also be equipped with the monitoring system before leaving the factory.

Planning your transition now allows you to get familiar with GSI Connect and avoid interruptions during harvest when real-time grain drying information matters most.

SPRAYER NOZZLE CHEAT SHEET

Each spraying season, we help growers sort through sprayer nozzle options to find the best fit for their needs. Through those conversations, we’ve learned what applicators are really trying to figure out. Here’s the top guidance we’ve collected on all things TeeJet sprayer nozzles:

1. CONTACT VS. SYSTEMIC CHEMICAL TIPS

People o ten use the terms “tip” and “nozzle” interchangeably.

When we refer to "sprayer nozzles" throughout this article, we are referring to the tip, cap and gasket that make up each nozzle assembly.

Here’s how contact vs. systemic chemicals should a ect your tip choice.

Contact Chemicals: Because contact products work where they land, tips that produce ﬁner droplets generally perform best because they increase the number of plant contact points.

Systemic Chemicals: Coverage isn’t as critical with systemic products. As long as the product reaches the plant, it gets absorbed. This gives growers more ﬂexibility to use larger droplets, reducing potential dri t.

The following charts show our favorite TeeJet sprayer tips for systemic and contact chemicals:

Helpful Hint: Download TeeJet’s SpraySelect app for help determining the proper tip for your application. Or, contact our equipment team. We are always here to help! ACCUPULSE TWINJET*

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2. REQUIRED NOZZLE FLOW RATE FORMULA

This formula tells you how much liquid each nozzle must apply to hit your application rate.

GPM = (GPA × MPH × W) ÷ 5,940

GPA = Gallons per acre you want to apply

MPH = Your ground speed

W = nozzle spacing in inches (Measure from the center of one nozzle to the center of the next)

Now that you know your GPM, this guide will show you which tip size and liquid pressure will best ﬁt your needs. It also shows how to edit the formula for heavier or lighter solutions.

3. SPRAYER NOZZLE NAMING

Here’s what the colors and names of each sprayer nozzle represent.

The numbers on a sprayer nozzle tell you its spray angle and flow rate. The first number is the angle of the spray pattern, and the second shows the nozzle’s flow rate.

Letters usually show the nozzle type, material, series or brand.

The color of the nozzle also indicates ﬂow rate, and thanks to ISO standards, those colors are the same across most brands.

Earth’s nearest star is the sun, which sits nearly 92 million miles away. Stutsmans’ nearest star is Jenny Miller, our precision ag specialist.

This fall, Jenny earned a Rising Star honor through the Agriculture Retailers Association (ARA). The Rising Star program, held at the ARA Conference & Expo, recognizes team members who are emerging leaders within the agriculture industry.

As those who have had the opportunity to work with Jenny know, her enthusiasm for technology and automation (and the troubleshooting that comes with it) is evident. She consistently brings a friendly, problem-solving attitude to every interaction, whether she’s working with our custom applicators or supporting our ProVantage program.

Each Rising Star honoree submitted a video sharing their story, and Jenny’s video placed second in the “Fan Favorite Video” contest.

We congratulate Jenny on this award and thank her for the hard work she does for our growers.

SCAN TO VIEW JENNY’S VIDEO

It’s an Iowa July morning, the kind of day the heat beats the sun awake. The owners of Linn Haven Farms, joined by their children and friends, unroll thousand-pound artiﬁcial turf slabs across Lisbon Community Schools’ playground.

Right outside the classrooms, the owners of Linn Haven Farms are teaching something best taught

A DIVERSE OPERATION

On any given day at Linn Haven Farms, the work might start in a calving barn and end behind the controls of an excavator. What began as a cattle operation has grown into something much more layered.

The farm is run by third-generation farmer John Prasil, his stepson Carter Luck, and John’s childhood best friend, Adam Morgan. The trio commonly adopts new practices, equipment and ways of making a living o the land.

John Prasil

Adam Morgan

Carter Luck

More than 200 head of commercial and purebred Angus cattle ﬁll their pastures, with calves arriving in both spring and fall. Their tractors roll across nearly 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans, and they farm 300 acres of hay.

On top of that, the team provides custom tillage, planting, spraying and hay baling for other growers.

Their newest venture, Linn Haven Land Improvement — a ectionately dubbed their “dirt business” — grew out of the same mindset: if there’s a tool sitting idle and time to burn, they’ll ﬁnd a way to put it to work. The dirt business takes on excavation and site preparation projects in the area.

There’s no secret to managing it all, Adam says with a grin: “Bite o more than you can chew and ﬁgure out how to chew it.”

Through all those moving parts, their priority stays simple: be a good neighbor.

TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Lisbon, Iowa, is a town of 2,200 people. Nestled on the south side of town is Lisbon Community Schools. The school’s playground, a well-loved but poorly draining grass lot, houses hundreds of little footprints. The footprints ﬁll with water, forcing recess indoors for nearly 20 days each year.

Without the farm’s support, it’s possible neither the playground turﬁng nor the ballﬁelds would have been possible.

Local kids will enjoy the facilities, and someday Carter’s son, John’s one-year-old grandson, will too.

“I mean, that playground’s going to be there for 50 years, you know,” Adam said. “And the ball diamond — kids are going to play on that for generations. And we got to start that.”

BY GIVING WE RECEIVE

Being a good neighbor starts with showing up. It continues by staying, especially when it would be easier to leave.

This commitment extends beyond the farm. Along with his work on the farm, John lends his voice to the community and agriculture industry. In college, he sat on ISU’s Block and Bridle Club and Beef Committee. Since then, he has served on both the Hawkeye Angus Association and Iowa Angus Association boards. He is currently vice president of the state board.

“[We donate our time] because it’s the way we were raised,” John said. “It’s what our parents instilled in us.”

John is also in his sixth year on the Lisbon School Board, helping guide decisions for the very school where he’s now helping kids play outside.

It is something their parents and the agriculture community fostered in them, and something they want to pass on to their own children.

PUT YOUR BOOTS ON

Farming involves long days and hard decisions. Every choice, every di cult day, every sacriﬁce is about the future. For Linn Haven Farms, those hardships are endured for the next generation. They’re showing their children that growth comes to those who work for it.

“We’re just willing to get up every day, put our boots on, and go to work,” John says.

Lacing up their boots each morning isn’t a motto. It’s just the way they work. By modeling this behavior, they’re giving their children a tradition to carry forward. A tradition to improve upon.

And, tomorrow morning, they’ll all put their boots on again. A farmer’s growth, much like the community it belongs to, is never really ﬁnished.

HOW DID THE MANURE CROSS THE ROAD?

A CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL OF THE PIPE BRIDGE

Fall 2025 marked Al Lacaeyse’s ﬁrst manure spreading season using the Manure Pipe Bridge. A ter years of stu ng dragline through culverts, closing roads or skipping hard-to-access ﬁelds, he was ready to try something new.

A TIME-SAVER

The Pipe Bridge from Fort Equipment is a foldable and towable solution that lets you transport liquid manure over roadways. It doesn’t interrupt tra c and is easy to set up.

What surprised Al most was how simple it is to set up.

“We have deploying it down to ﬁve minutes,” he shared. “Pulling through culverts took multiple guys and 30 to 45 minutes. One guy can set this up.”

The pipe bridge is new technology, and, a ter using it for a season, Al foresees it sticking around.

“It’s like the hose humper,” he said. “When that came out, no one thought they needed it. Now? You don’t pump without it.”

PARTS SPECIALIST GARRETT SEXTON

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Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule states that you can become an expert at something if you stay dedicated to it for 10,000 hours. That's about ﬁve years in a full-time job. A ter spending eight years working in our wholesale hose and valve warehouse, Garrett Sexton could help anyone ﬁnd what they needed.

Following a recent role change, Garrett is building that same level of expertise once again, this time behind our parts counter, where he ensures customers have the parts they need to keep running.

Garrett joined the Stutsman team in 2017 while in high school. He worked part-time in the wholesale hose and valve warehouse and moved into a full-time role a ter graduating college.

"I enjoyed my time in the [wholesale] hose and valve department. The team we had out there was a well-oiled machine," he said. "What I enjoyed most [in that role] was being someone people could come to when they needed help ﬁnding something."

This fall, Garrett stepped into his new position at the parts counter. His warehouse experience has already benefited him in the role. "Knowing hoses, valves and fittings helps me figure out what customers need when they call in or stop at the counter," Garrett said.

Garrett credits his brother for encouraging him to apply to Stutsmans and John Yoder, VP of Manure Equipment, for giving him his ﬁrst opportunity. John hired Garrett at sixteen for a summer job.

"Without that chance, I would not have met the people here or built the friendships I have today," he noted.

There is always fun and friendly competition to be had at Stutsmans, and Garrett's favorite memory so far was winning the "people's choice" award in our annual chili cook-o .

Outside of work, the Lone Tree native enjoys ﬁshing and hunting with friends and family. He spends time with his dog, Festus, and enjoys taking spontaneous adventures with his girlfriend.

We thank Garrett for eight years of commitment to Stutsmans and look forward to seeing how he uses his experience to continue serving our customers.

OUR NURSE TRAILER LINEUP FROM

Tank type: Poly Norwesco HD tank, a total drainable tank

Hitch style: 25⁄16” ball hitch

Axle build: Dual 7,000-lb Dexter axles

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3” discharge

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

Other features: Honda motor, electric brakes, lights and fenders

This DOT-legal nurse trailer has LED lights, fenders

Poly Norwesco tank, a total drainable tank

Adjustable Clevis hitch

Dual 7,000-lb Dexter axles

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3”

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

Other features: Honda motor, electric brakes, lights and

TANK CAPACITY: 1,320 GALLONS

Norwesco HD cone bottom tank

Hitch style: Adjustable Clevis hitch

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3” discharge

Inductor options: Optional 20-gallon Tru-Kleen inductor

Platform option: 4.5’ (L) x 6’ (W) extended platform

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal Pump

Other features: Honda motor, optional surge brakes, lights and fenders

SMALLEST TO LARGEST CAPACITY

Tank type: Norwesco HD cone bottom tank

Hitch style: Adjustable Clevis hitch

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3” discharge

Inductor options: Optional 20-gallon Tru-Kleen inductor

Platform option: 4.5’ (L) x 6’ (W) extended platform

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

Pump

Other features: Honda motor, optional surge brakes, lights and fenders

Tank type: Available with stainless steel Mid-State tanks or poly Norwesco tanks, both total drainable tanks

Hitch style: Adjustable Clevis hitch

Frame and axle build: Dual 9,000-lb Dexter axles

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3” discharge

Inductor options: Optional 20-, 40- or 65-gallon Tru-Kleen inductor

Platform option: 4.5’ (L) x 8’ (W) extended platform

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

TANK CAPACITY: 2,010 GALLONS

Other features: Honda motor, electric brakes, lights and fenders

Tank type: Available with stainless steel Mid-State tanks or poly Norwesco tanks, both total drainable tanks

Hitch style: Gooseneck

Frame and axle build: Dual 12,000-lb axles

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3” discharge

Inductor options: Optional 20-, 40- or 65-gallon Tru-Kleen inductor

Platform details: 4.5’, 6’ or 8’ (L) x 8’ (W) extended platform

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal Pump

Other features: Honda motor, electric brakes, lights and fenders

Our most sold nurse trailer

» Tank type: Mid-State 8660 stainless steel tank

» Hitch style: 2" Kingpin

» Frame and axle build: 16" I-beam frame with 34" sills and 60,000-lb GVW. It has ba es and 2" spargers.

» Plumbing conﬁguration: Pre-plumbed with a 3" side or rear unload, trough sump

» Pump: John Blue wet seal pump

» Size: 31’ trailer, 21’ base, 10’ top deck

» Rinse capabilities: Rinse bar installed

Other features: 13 HP Honda motor, lights and fenders

OUR HOT TIPS

CONSIDER THREE-INCH PLUMBING

Norwesco HD cone bottom tanks

Adjustable Clevis hitch

Plumbing configuration: 2” or 3” quickfill with 2” or 3”

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

Other features: 5,000-gallon stationary storage with hand-pump hydraulic jack for raising and lowering transport wheels

Tank type: Den Hartog poly tank, a total drainable tank

Hitch style: 2" Kingpin

Frame and axle build: 68,000-lb GVW

Plumbing configuration: Fully customizable plumbing

Inductor options: Optional 20-, 40- or 65-gallon Tru-Kleen inductor

Platform details: 42’ trailer, 15.5’ platform, two aluminum steps with handrails

Pump options: 2" poly pump or 3" John Blue Wet Seal

Pump

Note: Trailer has durable Apitong flooring

One thing we heard again and again this year: the time saved with three-inch plumbing over two-inch adds up quickly and is well worth the upgrade.

KNOW YOUR SPRAYER TANK SIZE

When your trailer capacity matches your sprayer tank, batching is simpler and your day runs smoother.

BUY FOR LONGEVITY

Not all nurse trailers are built the same. A lower price often means lighter components. We build ours with heavy-duty materials to hold up season after season.

Modern farming generates more data than ever. The challenge is figuring out which data matters and how it fits each field. SeedIQ was built to do exactly that.

SeedIQ™ is the agriculture industry’s ﬁrst product selection and management platform. Developed by Beck's Hybrids, it is an AI-powered tool that uses data to help growers increase yields and proﬁtability through better seed placement and management decisions.

Anyone can use SeedIQ by visiting beckshybrids.com. Once on the site, growers are guided through a few simple questions that help the platform align product recommendations with their management practices and ﬁeld conditions. These questions begin with “corn or soybeans?” and then move into standard management practices, relative maturity and growing location.

Within moments, the platform generates an insight sheet that outlines why certain hybrids are a strong ﬁt, highlights key watchouts for each product and shares important management considerations for each grower.

Beck's SeedIQ tool is unique because it is powered by real data collected from Beck's own research and performance data. That information is paired with thousands of ﬁeld observations from Beck's Regional Product Specialists and insights from local agronomists.

At its core, SeedIQ is about taking large amounts of research and ﬁeld data and turning it into something growers can actually use when making decisions.

SCAN TO CHECK OUT BECK’S SEEDIQ™

WHAT RESEARCH INFORMS SEEDIQ’S RECOMMENDATIONS?

ROOT REVEAL™

Root Reveal is Beck’s starting point for understanding each hybrid’s potential through its root structure. Root structures are categorized into three types: vertical, balanced and horizontal. These structures are then associated with management practices to help answer how tolerance to environmental stress, population change and responses to nutrient rates and placement a ect product performance.

KERNEL REVEAL™

Kernel Reveal shows how a corn hybrid builds yield. It is broken into three categories: count, neutral and size. Understanding whether a hybrid builds yield through kernel count or kernel size shows how and when management decisions throughout the growing season can impact yield results.

PRODUCT CHARACTERIZATION RESEARCH (PCR)

When products perform di erently in the same environment, management is o ten the di erence. PCR focuses on identifying which practices inﬂuence how a product yields by comparing the same hybrid or variety under di erent management approaches. For corn, this includes evaluating di erent populations, nitrogen rates and timings, and fungicide applications. For soybeans, PCR looks at population, planting date, and varietal response to fungicide. This information helps growers manage crops on their farm and supports more individualized product recommendations in SeedIQ.

CHOICE/REPLICATED TRIALS

These are Beck’s pre-commercial product advancement trials, set up in 40-foot rows and replicated multiple times. The center rows are harvested to collect accurate data that reflects real field conditions. With access to diverse genetics, Beck’s Choice Trials help fine-tune product recommendations before commercial release.

LOCAL EVALUATION AND AGRONOMIC RESEARCH NETWORK (LEARN) TRIALS

These on-farm strip trials allow Beck’s to evaluate hybrids and varieties across multiple environments and management practices. Because LEARN trials use actual farmers’ management practices, they are a valuable addition to the data that feeds SeedIQ.

PRACTICAL FARM RESEARCH (PFR)®

Beck’s in-house research is conducted at 12 sites across 1,000 acres and is designed to deliver unbiased data on agricultural products and practices, improving growers' yield and return on investment.

New advancements in plant breeding, including genomic predictions and simulations, have helped breeders speed up development, improve success rates and bring higher-yielding products to market each year. The best way to capture these genetic gains is by understanding how each hybrid and variety should be managed before reaching the commercial stage, which is what Beck’s is doing through their research.

SeedIQ pulls this research into one accessible place and applies it to real growing conditions. It gives growers a clearer way to compare products, think through management decisions and choose what ﬁts each ﬁeld.

Call Tom Berkland, our seed sales representative, at 319.325.4688 to review your results, ﬁnalize your product plans and receive support throughout the growing season.

WHY GROWERS CHOOSE THE TRAVIS SEED CART

Growers are honest about their equipment feedback. When it comes to seed carts, the Travis Seed Cart is one we’ve heard has a good reputation.

GROWERS SAY...

We consistently hear compliments about the Travis Seed Cart’s:

» Auger Fold Design

Those who run the Travis Seed Cart appreciate its auger fold design. The way it tucks back between the totes keeps the cart more compact than many competing models, allowing it to navigate narrow ﬁeld entrances and roads.

» Balanced Weight

Growers also notice how the cart pulls. The frame distributes weight more evenly across the cart, which reduces tongue weight on the truck. As a result, the cart pulls smoothly.

» Durable Paint Finish

Another point that comes up is the seed cart’s paint quality. Growers say its ﬁnish holds up well and resists chipping and wear a ter multiple seasons of use, which is rare for a seed tender.

A SETUP FOR YOU

The Travis Seed cart can be configured to fit a variety of operations. It accepts both center flow seed boxes and bulk units, or a combination of both, letting growers match the cart to their seed-buying preferences. ProBox-compatible carts come in two- or four-box setups, with optional scales, dry talc kits, and a choice of conveyor or poly-cupped augers. Bulk carts are available in 240, 275, or 375 seed-unit capacities.

Travis Seed Carts are o ered in bumper pull, gooseneck, and skid-mounted models, with powder coat ﬁnishes in black, green, or red. Each seed tender is fully self-contained and road-ready, including its own hydraulic system, DOT-compliant trailer, dual rubber torsion axles, electric brakes, crank jacks and a wireless remote for controlling hydraulic functions. Optional auto-shuto scales are also available.

Whether you’re buying a new seed tender or replacing an older unit, our equipment team can help you choose the right Travis Seed Cart setup for your operation.