Uniquely Different

When we think about Beck's Research and Development program, we think of two words: uniquely different. From our broad access to germplasm and traits from elite suppliers, a regional product selection process, and a unique testing and screening strategy, we work hard to deliver farmers a genetically diverse high-yielding portfolio of products to choose from.

Our corn breeding program, team of regional product specialists, broad genetic diversity, and access to the latest technologies are just a few of the areas that make Beck’s product research and development different. We believe it allows us to serve you better, too.

Digging Into Root Architecture With Root Reveal Research

If your seed company categorized hybrids by root types, would it matter to you? We think so. That’s why we started Beck’s Root Reveal Research, to provide growers with the best possible recommendations on hybrid selection and crop management moving forward. To do this, we must understand the plant differently and learn how the root architecture and root volume of each hybrid in our lineup impact performance. We’re looking at products differently. Find out what our research team is unearthing about root architecture.

Looking At Products Differently.

Beck's Corn Breeding Program

With one of the most extensive independent seed testing and breeding programs in the Corn Belt, our corn breeders utilize the best genetics and latest technologies to develop high yielding hybrids for our customers. Trait introgressions, the dihaploid process, 14 greenhouses, and a state-of-the-art molecular marker lab allow us to bring farmers high-performing products faster than ever before. And with a “best product wins” mentality, we can continue to focus on what’s most important to farmers: germination, emergence, standability, plant health, and yield.

Regional Advantage

Molecular Marker Lab

Trait Introgression

Embryo Rescue

Access to Choices, Hybrid Corn Breeding

Dihaploid Process

Learn Plots

The replicated trials in Beck’s Local Evaluation and Agronomic Research Network (LEARN) plots are planted in on-farm trials that are hundreds or thousands of feet in length, which are then split in half. They are used to test and evaluate management practices like nitrogen and fungicide timing and response or planted population to help glean more in-depth information on how hybrids respond and perform to these variables. The data from these trials will help Beck’s team characterize and recommend products in a more purposeful way.

Genetic Choice Trials

A hybrid’s performance is significantly impacted by the soil type it’s planted into and the stressors like heat and drought that it faces throughout the season. But these are not factors that are considered when characterizing products for growers. Beck’s Genetic Choice Trials aim to quantify how a hybrid performs in different soil types when faced with stressors like heat and/or drought stress. By investing in these trials throughout their 15-state marketing area, Beck’s is diligently screening hybrids to understand how they perform in carrying environments and at different growth stages.

When it comes to product placement, we believe every acre is different. With the goal of giving our customers a competitive advantage, we work hard to ensure we’re offering the right products for the right acre. Regional advantage is all about offering products that deliver higher yields in smaller geographies because we know that products are not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.

Plant By Plant Regional Selection

Each year, our product team and regional product specialists (RPS) identify and launch products specific to each region’s environment, historical weather patterns, disease pressure, and soil types. This ensures that we’re recommending the ideal product placement for every acre. By walking fields and studying product performance in our Choice Trials and replicated testing plots, our team works hard to ensure you’re set up for success.