Consider seed strategies

Bryant Luers LG Seeds
Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024

Seed-decision — Multiple agricultural experts say planting eight to 10 hybrids will protect farmers from unanticipated weather challenges.
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Bryant Luers LG Seeds

The easy way isn’t always the best way. Case in point -- an “easy” way to choose and sell seed is to pick the top one or two plot performers. But that approach isn’t going to help anyone out in the long run.

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Bryant Luers is an agronomist with LG Seeds.