Outstanding in Your Field

Seed Quality Science, Systems & Stories

Episode Summary

In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the team sits down with Ryan White, Regional Production Director, to pull back the curtain on the full journey of seed from the field all the way to the bag.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the team sits down with Ryan White, Regional Production Director, to pull back the curtain on the full journey of seed from the field all the way to the bag. With nearly three decades in the industry, Ryan shares how seed production has evolved, the technologies that have truly changed the game (hello, rootworm traits and Pro Boxes), and why today’s quality standards are higher and more precise than ever.

From multi-generational seed growers and mechanical detasseling to advanced traceability, optical sorting, and AI-driven insights, this conversation explores the intentional work happening behind the scenes to protect yield and performance before a seed ever hits the soil
 

Listen for:

• How seed is handled differently than grain—and why it matters
• The role of data, traceability, and “big data” in improving quality
• What drought, dust, and real-world conditions teach production teams
• Where seed technology is headed next (and why it’s just getting exciting)
• A reminder from the field: safety and patience still matter most during planting