Cornelius Seed is thrilled to announce Megan Kilburg has joined our team as the Quality Control Lead. Megan comes to Cornelius Seed after previously working for Monsanto at their Williamsburg location on their research team. She also taught high school biology and most recently worked for the Farm Service Agency of Linn County. Megan has … Continued…Read more
The 33rd Annual Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) Conference was held January 24-26, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. The three-day meeting included the IPSA Business Meeting, business management seminars, educational workshops, eight keynote speakers and presentation of the scholarship winners. The three day meeting concluded with the passing of the gavel ceremony, naming Chris Cornelius the … Continued…Read more
Will Cornelius serves as Cornelius Seed’s representative on the Iowa Soybean Research Center’s (ISRC) Industry Advisory Council. Cornelius Seed is one of the ISRC’s original industry partners from its inception in 2014. You can read Will’s feature as the IAC Rep on page 7 of the ISRC’s October 2021 Newsletter. The mission of the ISRC … Continued…Read more
Chris Cornelius of Cornelius Seed in Bellevue, IA has been elected as the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) Board of Directors 2nd Vice President for 2021. The board voted on the nomination for the officer position during their December meeting this week. Please join us in congratulating Chris, we know she will serve diligently in … Continued…Read more
Late yesterday (10/27/2020) EPA approved a new 5-year registration for 2 low-volatility dicamba products and extended the registration for another dicamba product. The new registration for 2 over-the-top (OTT) dicamba products include Xtendimax® with VaporGrip Technology® (Bayer) and Engenia® Herbicide (BASF). The extended registration is for Tavium® Plus VaporGrip Technology® (Syngenta). “The 2020 EPA registration … Continued…Read more
Update to June 4, 2020 Press Release: Growers and commercial applicators may use existing stocks that were in their possession on June 3, 2020, the effective date of the Court decision. Such use must be consistent with the product’s previously-approved label, and may not continue after July 31, 2020. Please see our latest update (as … Continued…Read more
Thank you to those who attended Partner to Profit 2020 Grower Summit! If you missed it, here’s a quick summary and links to download slides. Craig Allaman recapped the growing season of 2019 and the agronomic lessons we learned (or didn’t learn) from one of the most challenging growing seasons farmers have faced. Cornelius … Continued…Read more
Thank you to those who attended Partner to Profit 2019 Grower Summit! If you missed it, here’s a quick summary and links to download slides. Craig Allaman provided agronomic insight on the best timing for corn planting along with the benefits of conservation tillage, utilizing nitrogen stabilizers and understanding the nitrogen cycle. Tar … Continued…Read more
News Release from the Iowa Seed Association Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Seed Association (ISA) named Chuck Cornelius of Bellevue, Iowa, as 2019 Board President during the 2019 ISA annual meeting in Des Moines. The full 2019 board was confirmed and announced on February 13. The association also held the annual Iowa Seed … Continued…Read more
Press Release, Soybeans, Uncategorized
A new era for weed control is here with Enlist E3™ soybeans now that they are fully approved for export to China and the Philippines. Cornelius Seed will be bringing multiple varieties of the latest soybean trait technology for exceptional weed control and application flexibility to our area. Will Cornelius, soybean lead said, “We are … Continued…Read more