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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.

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October 23, 2026

Agriculture, Agronomics, Crop, Disease, General, Industry News, News, Seed Technology, Seed Treatment, Soybeans
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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
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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
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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
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Harvest is Here. Take the Extra Minute

harvest has a way of creating urgency

There’s weather coming. Another field is ready. Trucks are waiting. Daylight is disappearing. And after a long day in the cab, it’s tempting to save a minute wherever you can.

But some minutes aren’t worth saving.

As National Farm Safety and Health Week comes to a close, it’s a good reminder that safety doesn’t end with Safety Week. It matters every day of harvest.

Slow Down Around Equipment

Before clearing a plug, making an adjustment or working around moving parts, shut equipment down completely. Keep guards and shields in place and take the extra few seconds to walk around equipment rather than stepping over moving components.

Those few seconds are always worth it.

Don’t Let Fatigue Make Decisions for You

Harvest means long days and late nights. Fatigue can affect concentration and reaction time, so build in breaks, stay hydrated and recognize when you’re too tired to safely keep pushing.

The crop will still be there after you rest.

Stay Visible on the Road

Harvest puts more combines, tractors, grain carts and trucks on rural roads — often early in the morning or after dark.

Before heading out, make sure lights, signals, reflectors and slow-moving vehicle emblems are clean and visible. Give other drivers plenty of warning when turning and remember that large equipment comes with large blind spots.

And for everyone sharing the road this fall: slow down, be patient and give farm equipment room.

Keep Everyone in the Loop

Whether you’re harvesting alone or with a crew, make sure someone knows where you’re working. Communicate when equipment is moving between fields and take extra care when children and family members are around the operation.

Harvest is one of the most rewarding times of the year. It can also be one of the busiest.

So take the extra minute. Shut it down. Look twice. Get some rest.

Because no bushel is worth risking the people who make harvest possible.

From all of us at Latham Seeds, have a safe and successful harvest.

Team Latham

October 4, 2026

Agronomics, Fall, General, Industry News
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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
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Premier Agronomy Day Brings Product Performance to Life

there’s only so much you can learn about a seed product from numbers on a page. sometimes, you need to walk the rows.

That’s exactly what Latham Seeds Dealers and customers had the opportunity to do during our annual Premier Agronomy Day in Alexander, Iowa.

The event brings growers together with Latham’s sales and agronomy teams for an up-close look at corn and soybean products growing in our plots. It’s a chance to see product performance firsthand, ask questions and hear what our team is seeing across Latham Country.

Seeing Performance in the Field

Throughout the day, John Latham and members of the Latham sales and agronomy teams led groups through the plots, sharing observations about products in the current lineup and discussing considerations for the seasons ahead.

Regional Sales Managers Daniel and Jacob highlighted soybean varieties showing strong potential — including a few they jokingly described as “yield hogs.”

Justin took the conversation below ground with a discussion about seed treatments. Growers can easily see what’s happening above the soil, but many of the threats facing a young plant are hidden underground. That makes choosing the right seed treatment an important part of protecting yield potential from the very beginning.

And in the corn plots, John highlighted one of Latham’s longtime “big gun” hybrids — a proven product that has continued to earn its place in the lineup through consistent performance.

More Than a Plot Tour

Premier Agronomy Day is about more than looking at individual products. It gives Dealers and customers an opportunity to talk directly with the people who evaluate, select and recommend Latham products — and to learn from one another.

Those conversations become especially valuable as harvest approaches and growers begin thinking about product decisions for another season.

After the plot tours wrapped up, attendees gathered for lunch and more conversation — an annual tradition that reflects something important about how Latham does business.

As a third-generation seed company, we believe strong relationships and local knowledge matter. Getting together in the field gives us another opportunity to listen, learn and share what we’re seeing so Latham Dealers can help growers put the right products on the right acres.

Because sometimes the best place to prepare for next season is standing in this season’s field.

Team Latham

September 13, 2026

Agronomics, Food & Family, General, Latham News, News, Uncategorized
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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
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Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Releases 2027 Product Guide
new lineup gives farmers a broad range of genetics and technologies designed to fit their acres

Alexander, Iowa – Latham Seeds has released its 2027 Product Guide, featuring a diverse corn, soybean and alfalfa portfolio as the Iowa-based seed company begins celebrating its 80th anniversary.

Founded by Willard and Evelyn Latham on their family farm near Alexander in 1947, Latham has grown into a regional seed company serving farmers throughout the Upper Midwest. While agriculture has changed dramatically during those eight decades, John Latham says the company’s focus has remained the same.

“Much has changed over the past 80 years, but one thing has remained constant: our commitment to helping farmers succeed,” Latham says. “I believe our 2027 lineup is the strongest portfolio we’ve ever offered.”

Highlights include:
- New K-Class soybean products combining strong yield potential with defensive characteristics.
- An expanded corn portfolio featuring multiple genetic backgrounds, trait technologies and conventional options.
- Corn products ranging from early to full-season maturities for farms across Latham Country.
- Industry-leading alfalfa genetics designed for the demands of today’s livestock producers.
Products are evaluated through Latham’s extensive research program, including replicated Elite Trials, farmer-planted Showcase Plots and Training in Excellence (T.I.E.) plots throughout the region. Farmer and dealer feedback also helps guide product selection and placement recommendations.

“We believe farmers deserve choices,” Latham says. “Our job is to provide the products, information and support they need to make the decisions that are right for their farms.”

The 2027 Product Guide also celebrates Latham’s Farmer Focused roots as the company marks 80 years in business alongside America’s 250th anniversary.

View the complete 2027 Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Product Guide here.

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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 7, 2026

Food & Family, General, Industry News, Latham News, News, Uncategorized
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Latham Launches 2027 Corn Lineup
Latham Seeds Introduces Diverse 2027 Corn Lineup

New hybrids, diverse mix of genetics and trait platforms give upper midwest farmers more options for 2027

Alexander, Iowa — August 1, 2026 — Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is introducing its 2027 corn lineup, featuring new hybrids and a diverse mix of genetics and trait platforms designed to give Upper Midwest farmers more options for managing risk and maximizing performance.

The 2027 portfolio includes PowerCore® Enlist®, conventional, Trecepta®, VT Double PRO®, SmartStax® and SmartStax® PRO hybrids across multiple genetic backgrounds.

“Diversity has always been an important part of how we build our corn portfolio,” said John Latham, third-generation seedsman with Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. “Different fields have different challenges, and every growing season brings something we can’t predict. Having access to multiple genetic backgrounds and trait platforms allows us to recommend products based on what fits a farmer’s acres.”

Latham’s independent position allows the family-owned seed company to offer technologies from multiple providers, creating a balanced portfolio across maturities, agronomic characteristics and management needs.

The 2027 lineup builds on proven performers while adding new PowerCore, Trecepta and SmartStax PRO hybrids. New additions include:
- LH 3586 PCE — A new PowerCore hybrid for Latham’s northern growing area, combining strong yield potential, late-season intactness and adaptability across environments.
- Latham E481-G — A new GT hybrid with excellent stalks and roots, strong yield potential and good drought stress tolerance.
- LH 5128 SS PRO — Designed for challenging corn-on-corn acres, with excellent stalk strength, good roots and late-season intactness.
- LH 6126 PCE — A high-yielding PowerCore hybrid with a strong disease package, kernel depth and test weight that pairs well with proven LH 6226 PCE.
“We often compare building a seed lineup to building a diversified investment portfolio,” Latham said. “You don’t want everything riding on one approach. Genetic and trait diversity gives farmers more ways to spread risk across their acres while positioning themselves to capture yield opportunity.”

Latham’s 2027 corn lineup is available through Latham Dealers across the Upper Midwest.

For more information or to find a Latham Seeds dealer near you, visit www.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.
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August 13, 2026

Food & Family, General, Industry News, Latham News, News, Uncategorized