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| Mission Statement | Better Components build Superior Seeds | Relationship of Trust | Who's Who |
Better Components build Superior Seeds Germplasm
Seed companies that rely solely on their own breeding systems generally have one inbred that has a big influence on several products. So even if you plant different numbers, you’re not always guaranteed they’re genetically diverse – you may still be reliant on the same, or very similar, germplasm. It’s also important to utilize the right genetic family on the right soil type, with the right fertility program, and in the right cropping pattern. Crow’s offers a genetic lineup that’s second to none. And we’re ready to help you make the best decisions and place the right hybrids and varieties in the right situations. For a quick reference of our genetic groups please click here. Biotechnology Traits To truly be a trusted seed source, we must bring the most valuable biotechnology to the farmer. Crow’s provides the most economically and environmentally appropriate product options possible. We want these trait-specific seeds to yield healthy plants and bountiful harvests, while helping improve today’s environmental footprint. Biotechnology events are another component that improves productivity and profitability on the farm. We strive to help plants perform better than they ever could before. If a technology event is not the right choice – or even if there is a question about its economic value to the customer – we’ll say so. Only after thorough evaluation will we offer events like Roundup Ready ® , YieldGard® Corn Borer and the new YieldGard®Plus in our bags. Be assured, each biologic event listed in this guide has been placed into the right products for our customers. Seed Treatments Advancements inside the seed have bolted onto the scene faster than anyone could have predicted. Yet there may be just as many technological advances occurring on the outside of the seed. Crow’s seed treatment options have been strengthened by the addition of Cruiser ® , Cruiser Extreme™ Pak and Cruiser ® 10X to seed choices. Growers now have a wide range of ways to fight early-season disease, with unsurpassed protection from a broad spectrum of damaging pests. According to university and independent tests, these treatment options bring significant value to your farm. The success of Cruiser Extreme Pak has been outstanding. Throughout all Channel Group companies, sales of this component increased 700 percent in just the last year. Our research shows Cruiser Extreme Pak wins three-fourths of all side-by-side test plots, when compared to untreated hybrids. In fact, Cruiser Extreme Pak produced nearly a six bushel/acre advantage in 2003, while controlling targeted insects and broadening the spectrum of disease control. Seed Quality In keeping with our mission to be American farmers’ most trusted seed source, we continually strive for the best, most efficient methods to help you improve your profits. Seed quality is a key factor that separates our seed from others. Seed is a living organism. It may look fine on the outside, but be lacking in quality on the “inside.” Through generations of experience, we’ve learned to maintain the strictest quality control measures during seed production and to scrutinize our seed at every step, until it’s in the ground. Our ability to condition and sort seed corn has been greatly assisted by the addition of the most advanced technology available in the seed industry: the Satake 80-Channel Color Sorter. This state-of-the art computerized machine utilizes high-resolution cameras to pick up defects as small as 4/1000 of an inch. Because this device rejects seed that would never have been rejected in a conventional production process, every kernel of seed in our bags is of exceptional germination and vigor. |
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With
today’s computer-aided genetic selection and
rapidly advancing technologies, it takes a
thorough knowledge of genetic makeup to
“build” a better seed. Crow’s stays in
constant contact with industry experts, and
we understand the changes that are taking
place in the market. This enables us to
provide customers with a choice of
genetically diverse seeds to fill their
needs.|
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