Regional Testing

Kevin Cavanaugh, Ph.D. Research Director We source and breed genetics that are specifically adapted to regions within our marketing area. Other seed companies with larger marketing areas must find products that fit broader geographies which often do not work best in specific environments. This makes Beck's products more competitive within our marketing area. Beck's fast selection process allows for the latest genetics to our customers for the best yield advantage.

Beck's Head Start Testing Program gives farmers a chance to preview some of the newest varieties a year before they are released. This program also generates valuable information that Beck's Research Department uses for selecting and recommending the top performing products in each region of Beck's marketing area.

Replicated Testing

Beck's extensive replicated testing program provides a clear advantage for selecting superior products for our marketing area.

• 130,000 corn plots
• 20,000 soybean plots

Matt Nice
Corn Product Development Manager

Matt and his extensive experience in product evaluation are a welcomed addition to Beck's Hybrids. Matt will help select and determine the best products to introduce into Beck's outstanding portfolio of products. By evaluating thousands of hybrids annually, Beck's provides our customers with choices of traits and germplasm that is unparalleled in the seed industry.

Doug Clouser
Product Placement Specialist

Doug serves as an important liaison between research and commercialization of our seed products. Through his careful study of products in pre-launch, he is able to evaluate and make critical placement recommendations for new products. Doug is an excellent source for training Beck's employees and dealers in proper product placement.

Brown Seed Enterprises - Research

Beck's Hybrids alliance with Brown Seed Enterprises expands Beck's research and testing efforts. Brown Seed Enterprises is known for extensive, high quality research and testing in southern Illinois to identify the top performing products in that geography. This alliance will help ensure that Beck's delivers the best performing products.