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Latham Highlights Custom-Developed SoyShield Ultra Seed Treatment for 2027

foundational treatment blend designed specifically for disease and peset challenges across the upper midwest

ALEXANDER, IOWA — As farmers evaluate soybean seed options for 2027, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is emphasizing the importance of protecting yield potential from the start with SoyShield™ Ultra, the company’s custom-developed, foundational soybean seed treatment.

Unlike one-size-fits-all treatment packages, SoyShield Ultra was developed specifically for the disease and pest pressures farmers face across Latham Country. The company’s agronomy team worked with John Latham to develop a unique blend that addresses common soybean challenges in the Upper Midwest, including Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), white mold, Phytophthora and Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN).

“SoyShield Ultra isn’t just another seed treatment package,” Latham said. “This blend was built specifically for the disease and pest pressures farmers face across Latham Country. “We know the challenges our growers deal with because we see them firsthand. That’s why we’ve made SoyShield Ultra our foundational seed treatment product.”

SoyShield Ultra combines fungicide, insecticide and biological nematicide protection in a comprehensive treatment package. It provides three modes of protection against Pythium and Rhizoctonia, two modes against Fusarium and SDS, plus white mold suppression and nematode protection. The formulation also includes protection against seed-borne Phomopsis and Sclerotinia.

Research highlighted in Latham’s seed treatment evaluations demonstrates the value of enhanced protection against disease and nematode pressure, reinforcing the company’s emphasis on helping farmers establish healthy, productive soybean stands.

In addition to SoyShield Ultra, Latham offers SoyShield® Plus as its base fungicide and insecticide treatment. The company also offers Victrato® featuring TYMIRIUM® technology, an additional seed treatment option designed to help protect against SDS and SCN.

“Every field is different, and that’s why we offer seed treatment options,” Latham said. “Our goal is to help farmers match the right genetics and seed treatment protection to their individual fields.”

Latham encourages growers to consider field history, disease pressure and variety selection when making seed treatment decisions for 2027. By pairing strong soybean genetics with treatment options developed around regional growing conditions, the company aims to help farmers protect their seed investment and maximize yield potential.

For more information about Latham’s soybean seed treatment options, visit LathamSeeds.com or contact your local Latham Dealer.

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Since 1947, Latham Seeds has been committed to delivering seed products in corn, soybeans and alfalfa that are field-tested, proven on the farm and trusted by farmers. By combining localized product research, personal service and a deep passion for rural communities, Latham Seeds helps farmers maximize their yield potential — one field at a time. Learn more at www.lathamseeds.com. Latham and Latham Hi-Tech Seeds are trademarks of M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.

Team Latham

October 23, 2026

Agriculture, Agronomics, Crop, Disease, General, Industry News, News, Seed Technology, Seed Treatment, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Does Harvest Moisture Really Cost You?

When harvest decisions come down to dollars and cents, grain moisture deserves a place in the conversation.

Waiting for corn to dry naturally in the field may reduce drying expenses. But leaving a crop standing longer can introduce other costs, especially when stalk integrity, lodging or changing weather conditions become concerns.

So how do you decide when it’s time to roll?

Consider More Than Drying Costs

Harvesting wetter corn typically means additional drying expenses. Those costs depend on grain moisture, fuel prices, drying equipment and the amount of water that needs to be removed.

But delaying harvest isn’t automatically the less expensive option.

Field losses from lodging, dropped ears or deteriorating stalks can quickly change the economics.

Know Your Field Risks

Walk fields before making harvest-order decisions.

Check stalk strength, root condition, disease pressure and lodging potential. A field with compromised standability may deserve priority even if its grain moisture is higher than you’d prefer.

Conversely, a healthy field with strong stalks and roots may provide more flexibility.

Think Ahead to Hybrid Selection

Harvest moisture isn’t just a fall consideration. It’s also something to evaluate when selecting next year’s hybrids.

Relative maturity, drydown characteristics, stalk integrity and harvest timing all influence how a hybrid fits your operation.

That’s why Latham evaluates more than yield when considering product performance. The goal is to help farmers understand how hybrids fit different acres and management systems.

Look at the Whole Equation

The lowest drying bill doesn’t always produce the best financial outcome.

Compare expected drying expenses with the potential risks of leaving corn in the field. Consider the weather forecast, available equipment and the condition of the crop.

Sometimes harvesting a little wetter is the better decision. The key is knowing what waiting could cost you. Talk with your local Latham representative to learn more.

Team Latham

October 19, 2026

Agronomics, Crop, Fall, General, Rain, Season, Soil, Weather
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Four Corn Hybrids Worth Watching This Harvest

the combine is where the report card comes in

As harvest gets underway across Latham Country, we’re watching more than the numbers flashing across the yield monitor. We’re also paying attention to standability, drydown, ear development and how products finish across different yield environments.

Here are four Latham® corn hybrids we’re especially excited to watch this harvest.

LH 6226 PCE RA: The Yield Trend-Setter

There’s a reason we’re calling LH 6226 PCE RA a Yield Trend-Setter. It’s one of the top hybrids we’ve seen in years, combining strong yield potential with excellent disease resistance and agronomics.

Strong ear flex also makes it a good fit for moderate-to-lower populations, while its dual-purpose potential adds another layer of flexibility.

LH 5626 PCE RA: Yield Meets Drydown

Big yields are great. Big yields that come with excellent drydown are even better.

LH 5626 PCE RA pairs high yield potential with an outstanding yield-to-moisture ratio. Strong agronomics and very good disease tolerance help it perform consistently across yield environments, while efficient drydown can pay dividends when the combine starts rolling.

LH 5976 PCE RA: Big Ears, Big Potential

Sometimes you can see the potential standing in the field.

LH 5976 PCE RA produces large, girthy flex ears with huge top-end yield potential. This exciting PowerCore® hybrid thrives at medium densities and brings excellent greensnap scores to the package.

It’s one we’ll be watching closely as harvest results come in.

LH 5856 PCE RA: Flexibility Through Harvest

Grain or silage? LH 5856 PCE RA gives farmers options.

This 108-day PowerCore hybrid combines high yield potential with excellent late-season plant health and very strong stalks and roots. Its dual-purpose potential gives farmers flexibility at harvest without sacrificing standability.

Follow the Results

Of course, what happens in one field never tells the whole story. Growing conditions, soils and management all play a role in product performance.

That’s why we’ll be watching results from across Latham Country as harvest continues.

Follow Latham on social and watch for John’s Harvest Reports as he hits the road gathering yield results from Latham Dealers and customers.

Team Latham

October 15, 2026

Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Data, Fall, Season
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Four Soybeans Worth Watching This Harvest

we’re eager to see these varieties cross the scale

From proven performers to exciting new genetics, this year’s Latham® soybean lineup offers different combinations of yield potential, disease defense and agronomic strength.

Here are four varieties we’ll be watching as harvest results roll in.

L 1912 E3: The Defensive Beast

We called this one a defensive beast for a reason.

New L 1912 E3 combines huge yield potential with a serious defensive package, including strong defense against Brown Stem Rot, Iron Deficiency Chlorosis, soybean white mold, Sudden Death Syndrome and Phytophthora Root Rot.

Add excellent emergence and extremely strong standability, and this new superstar has plenty to watch at harvest.

L 2337 E3: The Contest Winner

Want a reason to pay attention to L 2337 E3? Start with this one: It’s a yield-contest winner.

But yield isn’t its only calling card. L 2337 E3 also brings strong emergence, the Rps1k gene for Phytophthora Root Rot and PI88788 for Soybean Cyst Nematode protection.

That combination of yield and defensive traits makes it an intriguing package.

L 1181 E3: The Superstar

L 1181 E3 came into the lineup with “superstar” attached to its name — and there’s plenty behind the nickname.

This variety combines high yield potential with Peking-source SCN resistance, excellent standability and exceptional tolerance to IDC and Phytophthora Root Rot. It has also delivered consistent performance across yield environments.

In other words, there’s more than one reason we’ll be watching the numbers.

L 1558 E3: The Proven Performer

Not every variety we’re watching is the newest kid on the block.

L 1558 E3 has delivered multiple years of strong yield performance across Latham Country. Strong emergence and standability combine with the Rps3a gene for Phytophthora Root Rot and resistance to Brown Stem Rot.

Sometimes the most exciting harvest result is seeing a proven performer do it again.

Follow Along This Harvest

Individual fields and plots provide valuable information, but the bigger picture develops as results come in across different soils, environments and management systems.

We’ll be following that bigger picture throughout harvest.

Follow Latham on social for John’s Harvest Reports and more results straight from fields across Latham Country.

Team Latham

October 14, 2026

Agronomics, Crop, Data, Fall, General, Season, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Are Your Fields Telling You About 2027?

harvest gives farmers more than a yield number

As the combine moves across the field, it’s also revealing where disease showed up, which products stood strong, how different acres responded to stress and where management decisions paid off.

Those observations can provide valuable clues for 2027.

Where Did Disease Show Up?

Make note of disease pressure while the evidence is still easy to see.

Did Sudden Death Syndrome appear in certain soybean fields? White mold in others? Did stalk disease affect standability in corn?

Field history matters. Knowing where problems occurred — and how different products handled them — can help guide variety selection, seed treatment decisions and management strategies for next season.

What Stayed Standing?

Yield matters, but so does getting that yield into the combine.

Pay attention to stalk and root strength in corn and standability in soybeans. Which products maintained late-season plant health? Where did lodging occur? Did certain fields or growing conditions create more problems than others?

Those observations can help identify where stronger defensive characteristics may deserve more consideration in 2027.

What Happened on Your Tougher Acres?

Some of the most useful harvest information may come from fields that didn’t have ideal growing conditions.

Look at how products handled drought stress, excess moisture, disease pressure and variable soils. A product that held its own under challenging conditions may tell you just as much as one that topped the yield monitor on your best ground.

Where Did Population and Placement Matter?

Did a flex-ear corn hybrid respond well at a moderate population? Did another product seem better suited to your highest-yielding acres? Were there differences between soil types or management practices?

The goal isn’t simply to identify the highest-yielding product. It’s to understand where each product performs best.

What Would You Do Differently in 2027?

Harvest is a good time to start building that list.

Maybe one field needs stronger disease protection. Another needs a product better suited for stress. Perhaps this season reinforced the value of spreading risk across different genetics, maturities and trait packages.

Every field is different — and every growing season teaches us something new.

Before the details of 2026 fade, take a few notes. Talk through what you’re seeing with your Latham® Dealer. Look beyond the final yield number and consider the story behind it.

Because your fields may already be telling you what they need in 2027.

Team Latham

October 8, 2026

Agronomics, Corn, Corn Silage, Crop, Data, Disease, Emergence, Fall, Fertility, General, Growth Stages, Season, Seed Treatment, Soil, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Makes a Great Silage Hybrid?

look beyond yield

When choosing a corn silage hybrid, yield matters. But tons per acre only tell part of the story.

The real value of silage is ultimately measured in the feed bunk. That means selecting the right hybrid requires looking at agronomic performance alongside tonnage, starch digestibility, fiber digestibility and the needs of your livestock operation.

Here are a few factors to consider as you evaluate silage hybrids for next season.

Start with Agronomic Fit

A great silage hybrid still has to perform in the field.

Consider soil type, crop rotation, disease pressure, maturity and the trait package needed for each acre. Strong plant health and standability are also important, particularly because silage hybrids need to maintain plant integrity until the crop reaches the right harvest window.

The goal isn’t simply to select a hybrid with excellent feed characteristics. It’s to find one that combines those characteristics with the agronomic package needed to perform on your farm.

Tonnage Matters — But So Does What’s in It

More tons per acre can certainly add value. But livestock producers also need to consider how efficiently animals can use what’s in those tons.

That’s why Latham evaluates silage hybrids for factors including starch digestibility and fiber digestibility, in addition to tonnage.

Starch makes up a significant portion of corn silage dry matter and provides an important source of energy. Fiber digestibility influences how much feed an animal can consume and use.

Put simply: producing more feed is important. Producing feed that animals can use efficiently is important, too.

Consider Your Options at Harvest

Another factor worth considering is flexibility.

Dual-purpose hybrids can provide growers with the option to harvest a field for silage or take it through to grain, depending on growing conditions, feed needs and other factors at harvest.

That flexibility can be especially valuable in a year when Mother Nature doesn’t follow the plan.

Latham evaluates dual-purpose hybrids for both grain performance and silage characteristics, helping farmers understand where products may offer options without sacrificing agronomic fit.

Look at Performance Across Environments

One plot, one field or one growing season doesn’t tell the entire story.

Growing conditions affect tonnage, plant health and feed characteristics. Evaluating performance across locations and years provides a better picture of how a hybrid may perform under different conditions.

That’s why Latham continues to collect silage performance information across the Midwest and evaluates more than raw grain yield when assessing silage hybrids.

As you plan for next season, look beyond the biggest yield number. Consider the whole package: agronomic fit, tonnage, digestibility and harvest flexibility.

Because the best silage hybrid isn’t simply the one that produces the most.

It’s the one that delivers the most value for your operation.

Team Latham

September 29, 2026

Agronomics, Corn Silage, Crop, Data, Fall, Season, Uncategorized
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Latham Research Looks Beyond Yield to Help Farmers Make Better Decisions

On-farm trials and demonstrations Help latham understand how products respond to different environments and management practices

Alexander, Iowa – Yield may be the number that gets the most attention at harvest, but Latham Hi-Tech Seeds says understanding why products perform the way they do can provide even greater value to farmers.

Through research and demonstration trials, Latham studies how genetics interact with different environments and management practices to help farmers make more informed product placement and crop management decisions.

“Yield is always important, but a yield number alone doesn’t tell the whole story,” said John Latham, third-generation seedsman with Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. “We want to understand why products respond differently and use what we learn to help farmers put the right genetics on the right acres.”

Research at Latham’s Premier Agronomy Center has included studies and demonstrations involving hybrid response to population, planting depth, Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC), biologicals, planting dates, cover crops, no-till and continuous corn.

Latham also evaluates products across multiple locations and environments to better understand their strengths and determine where they may perform best.

That approach is especially important as farmers manage increasingly complex product and management decisions.

“Different fields have different challenges, and every growing season brings something we can’t predict,” Latham said. “Research helps us better understand those differences so we can provide farmers with more than a product. We can provide information that helps them make decisions with confidence.”

Insights from Latham research are used to refine product placement recommendations, support agronomic education and identify new questions for future trials.

For more information about Latham Hi-Tech Seeds research and agronomic resources, visit LathamSeeds.com.

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Since 1947, Latham Seeds has been committed to delivering seed products in corn, soybeans and alfalfa that are field-tested, proven on the farm and trusted by farmers. By combining localized product research, personal service and a deep passion for rural communities, Latham Seeds helps farmers maximize their yield potential — one field at a time. Learn more at www.lathamseeds.com. Latham and Latham Hi-Tech Seeds are trademarks of M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.

Team Latham

September 14, 2026

Agriculture, Corn, Corn Silage, Crop, General, Herbicide Technology, Industry News, News, Seed Technology, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

You Can’t Control the Weather.

but you can plan for white mold pressure.

White mold has an annoying habit of making itself obvious when there’s not much you can do about it.

By the time its telltale white, cottony growth appears on soybean stems, infection has already occurred. And because the sclerotia that carry the fungus can survive in the soil for years, a field with a history of white mold deserves extra attention long before symptoms appear.

That’s why managing white mold isn’t just about reacting to what you see in the field. It’s about building a plan before the next crop goes in.

Know Where You’re at Risk

Cool, wet conditions and moisture within a dense soybean canopy can create favorable conditions for white mold development. Fields with a history of the disease deserve particular attention when planning for the next growing season.

Good field notes are a great place to start. Record where white mold appeared, how severely different varieties were affected and the field conditions where pressure was greatest.

Then use that information when making next year’s seed decisions.

Build Defense into Your Seed Selection

Variety selection is one of the most important tools farmers have for managing white mold risk.

Look closely at white mold ratings and other defensive characteristics when selecting soybeans for fields with a known history of disease. Latham’s 2027 soybean lineup includes varieties with strong white mold tolerance, including new K-Class™ products that combine top-end yield potential with the defensive characteristics needed across Latham Country.

Your Latham® Dealer can help evaluate options and match soybean products to the disease history, soils and management practices of each field.

Add Another Layer with SoyShield Ultra

Seed treatment provides another opportunity to build protection into your plan before planting.

Latham SoyShield™ Ultra brings several components together in one treatment package, including HeadsUp® for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and soybean white mold suppression. It also includes an increased rate of mefenoxam compared to SoyShield Plus, BIOST for nematode and insect protection, and Amplifyr to support early-season plant growth.

In other words, SoyShield Ultra isn’t just about white mold. It’s designed to give soybeans broader protection against several of the disease and pest pressures farmers face across the Upper Midwest.

And that’s an important distinction: there isn’t one silver bullet for white mold.

The better approach is to layer management decisions — knowing your field history, selecting varieties with the right defensive package, using appropriate seed treatment and continuing to scout throughout the season.

Start Planning Now

If you’re seeing white mold in your fields this season, don’t just make a mental note and move on.

Document it. Talk about it with your Latham Dealer. And use what you’re seeing today to make a stronger plan for 2027.

You can’t control what Mother Nature delivers next season. But you can make decisions now that help your soybeans stand up to the pressure.

Talk with your local Latham Dealer about soybean selection and whether SoyShield Ultra is a good fit for your acres.

Team Latham

September 12, 2026

Agronomics, Crop, Disease, Seed Treatment, Soybeans, Uncategorized
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

80 Years Farmer-Focused: Explore Latham’s 2027 Product Lineup

Eighty years ago, Latham Seeds began with one farmer trying to help other farmers.

In 1947, Willard Latham saw oat smut reducing yields for farmers near Alexander, Iowa. He installed a grain cleaner in his granary to help improve the seed his neighbors were planting—and a family seed business was born.

Agriculture has changed dramatically since then. Genetics have advanced. Trait technologies have expanded. Farming operations have grown more sophisticated.

But one thing hasn’t changed at Latham: farmers remain at the center of what we do.

That commitment comes to life in our new 2027 Product Guide, featuring what Latham President John Latham calls the strongest portfolio the company has ever offered.

More Choices for Every Acre

No two farms are exactly alike. Neither are the acres within them.

That’s why Latham continues to build a diverse portfolio with multiple genetic backgrounds, trait technologies and maturity options. We believe farmers deserve choices—not one-size-fits-all recommendations.

Our 2027 corn lineup includes products ranging from early to full-season maturities, with conventional and traited options designed for a wide variety of yield environments and management practices.

The soybean lineup includes exciting new K-Class products selected for strong yield potential and defensive characteristics, along with proven technologies and maturities suited for farmers throughout Latham Country.

Livestock producers will also find industry-leading alfalfa options designed to meet the demands of today’s forage production systems.

Research That Starts at the Farm

Products don’t earn a place in the Latham lineup based on a spreadsheet alone.

Our research process includes replicated Elite Trials across different soil types and growing environments, farmer-planted Showcase Plots and Training in Excellence (T.I.E.) plots throughout Latham Country.

Those trials help our product team evaluate performance, identify strengths and determine where each product fits best.

Just as important is the feedback we receive from Latham Dealers and farmers. Their experience helps shape not only which products make the lineup, but how we recommend placing them.

Because at Latham, research has always started at the farm.

Farmer Focused Since 1947

The release of the 2027 Product Guide begins an especially meaningful year for Latham.

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, Latham is celebrating 80 years of serving farmers.

Both milestones remind us of values that have shaped generations of American agriculture: hard work, perseverance, innovation and the freedom to choose your own path.

Being Farmer Focused means giving farmers the options, information and support to make those choices with confidence.

Products and technologies will continue to change. Farming practices will evolve. New challenges will emerge.

But after 80 years, our commitment remains the same.

Farmer Focused. Then. Now. Always.

Ready to see what’s new for 2027?

Explore the complete 2027 Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Product Guide.

Team Latham

September 7, 2026

Agronomics, Corn, Crop, General, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Building a Seed Package That Fits Your Acres

Protection is part of the package

No two fields are exactly alike. Soil type, yield environment, cropping history and pest pressure can vary across an operation — which is why choosing seed shouldn’t necessarily mean choosing one product and planting it everywhere.

A strong seed plan starts with matching the right products to the right acres.

Latham’s corn and soybean lineups offer depth across a wide range of maturities, yield environments and productivity levels. That gives farmers and their Latham® Dealers the ability to build a package of products around the needs of an entire operation.

For example, farmers planting corn in the 99- to 103-day maturity range have several options with different strengths. LH 4986 PCE RA offers versatility and the ability to perform in tougher yield environments. LH 5106 PCE RA is built for offensive acres, while proven LH 5226 PCE RA combines top-end yield potential with the ability to handle tougher soils.

Fields with different management needs may call for another approach. For corn-on-corn acres where below-ground protection is important, Latham has added depth in the 101- to 105-day range with new LH 5128 SS PRO RIB, LH 5358 SS PRO RIB and LH 5418 SS PRO RIB, alongside LH 5578 SS PRO.

Product selection is only the first step

Product selection is only one part of building a plan for the season. Seed treatment can provide another layer of protection during the critical early stages of crop development.

SoyShield ULTRA brings several components together in one treatment package. It includes an increased rate of mefenoxam over SoyShield Plus; HeadsUp for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and Soybean White Mold (SWM) suppression; BIOST for nematode and insect protection; and Amplifyr, a biostimulant designed to support early-season plant growth.

The goal is the same whether you’re selecting hybrids, soybean varieties or seed treatment: give each acre what it needs to get the season off to the strongest possible start.

As harvest approaches and you begin evaluating this year’s results and planning for next season, talk with your local Latham Dealer about building a seed package around your fields, your challenges and your yield goals.

Team Latham

August 11, 2026

Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Soybeans, Uncategorized

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Latham Highlights Custom-Developed SoyShield Ultra Seed Treatment for 2027

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Does Harvest Moisture Really Cost You?

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Four Corn Hybrids Worth Watching This Harvest

LH 6226 PCE RA: The Yield Trend-Setter

LH 5626 PCE RA: Yield Meets Drydown

LH 5976 PCE RA: Big Ears, Big Potential

LH 5856 PCE RA: Flexibility Through Harvest

Follow the Results

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Four Soybeans Worth Watching This Harvest

L 1912 E3: The Defensive Beast

L 2337 E3: The Contest Winner

L 1181 E3: The Superstar

L 1558 E3: The Proven Performer

Follow Along This Harvest

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Are Your Fields Telling You About 2027?

Where Did Disease Show Up?

What Stayed Standing?

What Happened on Your Tougher Acres?

Where Did Population and Placement Matter?

What Would You Do Differently in 2027?

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

What Makes a Great Silage Hybrid?

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Latham Research Looks Beyond Yield to Help Farmers Make Better Decisions

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

You Can’t Control the Weather.

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

80 Years Farmer-Focused: Explore Latham’s 2027 Product Lineup

More Choices for Every Acre

Research That Starts at the Farm

Farmer Focused Since 1947

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Building a Seed Package That Fits Your Acres