Growing With Confidence
Adam Graham
Ohio farmer Adam Graham knows about varying soil types. But with DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed, he’s confident he's getting the most yield potential possible, no matter what ground he stands on.
SUCCESS STORIES
Experience best-in-class performance through stories told from best-in-class growers.
Meet Fellow Over-Achievers
There is no universal measurement of success. No matter your goal, DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® brands can help you reach it.
Hear from some of our growers about how they measure and achieve success with their operations.
Clean Fields, High Yield Potential
Rance Barnes Jr.
Kenton, Tennessee farmer Rance Barnes Jr. is no stranger to fighting Palmer amaranth each season. It’s been plaguing Tennessee farmland for more than a decade, but now he’s found a solution with the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System.
Performance and Customer Support
Alexander Frick and David McMahan
In the tough growing conditions of northeastern Texas, Alexander Frick and David McMahan rely on seed brands that provide proven performance and expert advice to get the most out of their acres.
Clean Fields, High Yields
Brian Prest
Farmer Brian Prest of Lively Grove, Illinois, values the consistently top results of Asgrow® soybeans and the information he receives from the Climate FieldView™ platform for clean fields and high yields.
Consistency in South Carolina
Tommy Thompson, Ty Woodard, Wes Woodard
Two South Carolina farms depend on the consistent performance of DEKALB, Asgrow and Deltapine as they face extreme weather, insect pressure and weed threats.
Transitioning A Legacy
Joe Bullerman
For the last 20 years, Iowa farmer Joe Bullerman has been growing DEKALB. After farming for over 42 years, he's transitioning not only his operation over to his two sons but also his legacy. Hear why leaving behind a profitable legacy is important to him.
Confidence Through a Challenging Season
Jarod Weaver
Southern Illinois farmer Jarod Weaver’s confidence isn’t shaken by a challenging season because he trusts the consistent performance of DEKALB and Asgrow.
Easing the Worry
Mitch Fessler
Less-than-ideal growing conditions didn’t stress Mitch Fessler out this season since he had DEKALB® products in ground.
The Seed That Makes the South Grow
Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner
Performance and high yield potential matter. Hear why southern growers Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner trust DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® to meet their needs and make them successful.
The Next Generation of Farming
Joe Dierickx
Joe Dierickx, who farms with his brother in eastern Iowa, yearns to pass on the farm to his son and nephew. He knows good technology and business relationships are key to making the transition a success.
Hail of a Season
Byron Kramer
Even after a record-breaking hail storm hit the area, Colorado farmer Byron Kramer still managed to walk away with 2nd place in Colorado in the division no-till non-irrigated corn in the 2019 NCGA Yield Contest.
The Making of a Champion
Drew Haines
2018 National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest Winner, Drew Haines, of Middletown, Maryland, shares which DEKALB® products helped him achieve a winning season and make him a champion of yield.
Set Up to Succeed
Kevin Kalb
An eight-time NCGA Yield Contest winner, Kevin Kalb of Dubois, Indiana, had five DEKALB® products go over 350 bu/A last year. Hear more about his approach to consistent success.
Taking it to a New Level
Heath Cutrell
Heath Cutrell of Chesapeake, Virginia, is no stranger to performance. As a five-time NCGA Yield Contest winner, he's continually pushing his yields to go higher — and DEKALB to go further.
Grounded in Performance
Austin Underdahl
Third-generation Wisconsin farmer and agronomist Austin Underdahl knows about performance. It's why he decided to go 100% DEKALB and use the Climate FieldView™ platform to measure his success.
Top of the Field
Marvin Wiles
Farmer Marvin Wiles of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, discusses his operation and how the consistent performance of DEKALB® products helped him win multiple NCGA Yield Contests.
The Business of Bushels
Jason Jaggers
Jason Jaggers, a third-generation farmer in northern Illinois, traded his love of dirt track racing to expand his operation. Though margins are tight, bushels he produces have him running strong.
Planning for the Future
Josh Young
Josh Young of Macoupin County, Illinois, wants to pass his family farm on to the sixth generation. That's why he looks for new technology that can help trim his costs while increasing his yield.
A Story of Support
Keith Reinhart
2018 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest Winner, Keith Reinhart, discusses how the Climate FieldView™ platform and support from DEKALB and Illini FS helped him to achieve his highest yield numbers yet.
Making Every Acre Count
Rick and Rex Paris
Father and son Rick and Rex Paris are fifth- and sixth-generation farmers in northern Missouri. With the help of DEKALB® products, they work together to preserve a family farm legacy.
The Challenge
Scott Balsmeyer
Scott Balsmeyer, a fourth-generation farmer in Holland, Indiana, enjoys the challenges of growing season. With heavy disease pressure and low commodity prices, this season was his biggest test.
A Tale of Two Seasons
John and Arlet Jackle
John and Arlet Jackle of Jasper, Indiana, had a rough growing season with southern rust last year. They rebounded in a big way this growing season with changes in management practices.
Challenges in Illinois
Jason Boehler
The consistent performance of DEKALB® products help Jason Boehler deal with the challenges he faces on his farm in Litchfield, Illinois.
Century-Old Legacy
Jason Kramer
Jason Kramer’s 100-year-old Colorado family farm has been through every type of season imaginable. And while each season may be different, the consistent performance of DEKALB has proven itself on their farm.
Growing With Confidence
Adam Graham
Ohio farmer Adam Graham knows about varying soil types. But with DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed, he’s confident he's getting the most yield potential possible, no matter what ground he stands on.
Clean Fields, High Yields
Brian Prest
Farmer Brian Prest of Lively Grove, Illinois, values the consistently top results of Asgrow® soybeans and the information he receives from the Climate FieldView™ platform for clean fields and high yields.
The Next Generation of Farming
Joe Dierickx
Joe Dierickx, who farms with his brother in eastern Iowa, yearns to pass on the farm to his son and nephew. He knows good technology and business relationships are key to making the transition a success.
The Seed That Makes the South Grow
Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner
Performance and high yield potential matter. Hear why southern growers Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner trust DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® to meet their needs and make them successful.
Performance and Customer Support
Alexander Frick and David McMahan
In the tough growing conditions of northeastern Texas, Alexander Frick and David McMahan rely on seed brands that provide proven performance and expert advice to get the most out of their acres.
Consistency in South Carolina
Tommy Thompson, Ty Woodard, Wes Woodard
Two South Carolina farms depend on the consistent performance of DEKALB, Asgrow and Deltapine as they face extreme weather, insect pressure and weed threats.
Transitioning A Legacy
Joe Bullerman
For the last 20 years, Iowa farmer Joe Bullerman has been growing DEKALB. After farming for over 42 years, he's transitioning not only his operation over to his two sons but also his legacy. Hear why leaving behind a profitable legacy is important to him.
Easing the Worry
Mitch Fessler
Less-than-ideal growing conditions didn’t stress Mitch Fessler out this season since he had DEKALB® products in ground.
Confidence Through a Challenging Season
Jarod Weaver
Southern Illinois farmer Jarod Weaver’s confidence isn’t shaken by a challenging season because he trusts the consistent performance of DEKALB and Asgrow.
Hail of a Season
Byron Kramer
Even after a record-breaking hail storm hit the area, Colorado farmer Byron Kramer still managed to walk away with 2nd place in Colorado in the division no-till non-irrigated corn in the 2019 NCGA Yield Contest.
Clean Fields, High Yield Potential
Rance Barnes Jr.
Kenton, Tennessee farmer Rance Barnes Jr. is no stranger to fighting Palmer amaranth each season. It’s been plaguing Tennessee farmland for more than a decade, but now he’s found a solution with the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System.
Putting in the Work
Clint Bowyer
Proving yourself every season. For Kansas native Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 DEKALB® Ford Mustang, that’s just one of the parallels between farming and racing. He knows each is performance-driven.
High Technology
Joe Sullivan
Joe Sullivan of Franklin, Minnesota, believes in integrating the latest technology into his operation to help him and his family make better management decisions on all acres at all times.
Weathering the Storm
Terry Novak
The consistent performance of Asgrow® soybeans and dedicated team helped Terry Novak of northeast Nebraska, brother Randy and brother-in-law Allan Grossnicklaus see success while farming through the elements.
The Joy of Farming
Todd Hanten
Todd Hanten of eastern South Dakota loves farming. It started at 15 with dairy cattle and moved to raising corn and soybeans, where he discovered the reward of harvesting a bountiful crop.
Home Sweet Homestead
Jack Scott
Jack Scott farms the same land in the Red River Valley of North Dakota that his great grandfather homesteaded in 1880 and is where he takes great pride in carrying on the family legacy.
Growing With Confidence
Adam Graham
Ohio farmer Adam Graham knows about varying soil types. But with DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed, he’s confident he's getting the most yield potential possible, no matter what ground he stands on.
Clean Fields, High Yields
Brian Prest
Farmer Brian Prest of Lively Grove, Illinois, values the consistently top results of Asgrow® soybeans and the information he receives from the Climate FieldView™ platform for clean fields and high yields.
The Next Generation of Farming
Joe Dierickx
Joe Dierickx, who farms with his brother in eastern Iowa, yearns to pass on the farm to his son and nephew. He knows good technology and business relationships are key to making the transition a success.
The Seed That Makes the South Grow
Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner
Performance and high yield potential matter. Hear why southern growers Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner trust DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® to meet their needs and make them successful.
Performance and Customer Support
Alexander Frick and David McMahan
In the tough growing conditions of northeastern Texas, Alexander Frick and David McMahan rely on seed brands that provide proven performance and expert advice to get the most out of their acres.
Consistency in South Carolina
Tommy Thompson, Ty Woodard, Wes Woodard
Two South Carolina farms depend on the consistent performance of DEKALB, Asgrow and Deltapine as they face extreme weather, insect pressure and weed threats.
Transitioning A Legacy
Joe Bullerman
For the last 20 years, Iowa farmer Joe Bullerman has been growing DEKALB. After farming for over 42 years, he's transitioning not only his operation over to his two sons but also his legacy. Hear why leaving behind a profitable legacy is important to him.
Easing the Worry
Mitch Fessler
Less-than-ideal growing conditions didn’t stress Mitch Fessler out this season since he had DEKALB® products in ground.
Confidence Through a Challenging Season
Jarod Weaver
Southern Illinois farmer Jarod Weaver’s confidence isn’t shaken by a challenging season because he trusts the consistent performance of DEKALB and Asgrow.
Hail of a Season
Byron Kramer
Even after a record-breaking hail storm hit the area, Colorado farmer Byron Kramer still managed to walk away with 2nd place in Colorado in the division no-till non-irrigated corn in the 2019 NCGA Yield Contest.
Clean Fields, High Yield Potential
Rance Barnes Jr.
Kenton, Tennessee farmer Rance Barnes Jr. is no stranger to fighting Palmer amaranth each season. It’s been plaguing Tennessee farmland for more than a decade, but now he’s found a solution with the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System.
Farming Strong Against Setbacks
Brian McClam
Brian McClam’s South Carolina farm has taken some big hits from Mother Nature, but Deltapine Strong Cotton helps his operation persevere.
Weathering the Storm
Don Lynn
Kennett, Missouri, farmer Don Lynn started farming in 1957. He counts on the strong performance of Deltapine® cotton and his local team to keep him on track, even in the face of one of his most trying seasons of farming.
Performing Under Pressure
Skyler Droke
Hornersville, Missouri, farmer Skyler Droke counts on the consistent performance and strong results of Deltapine during a season of challenging conditions.
Conquering A Challenging Season
Troy McGann
Troy McGann’s family farm sits northwest of Lubbock, Texas. Ever since he can remember, his family has trusted the resilience and consistency of Deltapine. This past season, it was tested like never before.
Persevering Through Pressure
Lee Lasater
Lee Lasater farms in Hazel Green, Alabama, where the row-crop region has been hit hard by resistant Palmer amaranth. Weed management was expensive and time-consuming before planting Deltapine cotton with XtendFlex® technology, but now his family farm has seen the benefits.
Tough Start, Strong Finish
Shane May
Shane May knows all too well that unpredictable rainfall and potential hurricanes can threaten the yield potential and livelihood of cotton growers on the Texas Coast. But erratic weather doesn’t stop his success.
It's a Family Thing
Ralph Kellermeier
Farming in the Rolling Plains of Texas is all third-generation farmer Ralph Kellermeier knows. He’s seen just about every type of season and that’s why, for over 30 years, he continues to grow Deltapine.
A Strong Choice
Michael Mills
North Carolina grower Michael Mills didn't need trial and error to find the right cotton for his fields after he saw the performance of Deltapine® cotton.
Every Seed Has A Story
Austin Littleton
Missouri grower Austin Littleton and his brother Justin carry on their family farm's tradition of trusting the Strong Cotton of Deltapine.
Texas Farmer Finds Value In New Varieties
Erich Schneider
In the Coastal Bend near Sinton, Texas, grower Erich Schneider depends on the resilience of Deltapine to battle tough growing conditions.
A Thirst For Innovation
John Kelley
John Kelley of Friendship, Tennessee isn’t afraid to push the envelope. That’s why he relies on the constant innovation of Deltapine to help push his yields higher each season.
West Texas Tough
Ty Turnipseed
In the tough growing conditions of Hockley County, Texas, grower Ty Turnipseed defines Strong Cotton as whatever can hold up in West Texas. That’s why he plants 100% Deltapine.
A Passion For Cotton
Tyler Chapman
With unpredictable weather and strong insect pressure, growing cotton in Winnsboro, Louisiana is tough. That’s why grower, Tyler Chapman relies on cotton that’s even tougher.
The Seed That Makes the South Grow
Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner
Performance and high yield potential matter. Hear why southern growers Jesse Flye, Dustin Morris and Aaron Garner trust DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® to meet their needs and make them successful.
Performance and Customer Support
Alexander Frick and David McMahan
In the tough growing conditions of northeastern Texas, Alexander Frick and David McMahan rely on seed brands that provide proven performance and expert advice to get the most out of their acres.
Consistency in South Carolina
Tommy Thompson, Ty Woodard, Wes Woodard
Two South Carolina farms depend on the consistent performance of DEKALB, Asgrow and Deltapine as they face extreme weather, insect pressure and weed threats.
Clean Fields, High Yield Potential
Rance Barnes Jr.
Kenton, Tennessee farmer Rance Barnes Jr. is no stranger to fighting Palmer amaranth each season. It’s been plaguing Tennessee farmland for more than a decade, but now he’s found a solution with the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System.
PERFORMANCE AT ITS BEST, ALL SEASON LONG
Write your own success story with DEKALB, Asgrow and Deltapine brand products. Our season-specific resources are available to help along the way, from planting to harvest. See what’s possible with unmatched performance potential.
