Stine Seed Company

Stine Seed Company is a family-owned business and one of the largest privately held seed companies in the U.S., with over 40 years of experience in providing top-tier corn and soybean genetics. As the nation's largest independent seed company, Stine benefits from the flexibility to make quick decisions, ensuring that their research, products, and programs remain at the forefront of agricultural innovation.

Research

Stine's research is driven by a focus on maximizing yield. The company's breeders and scientists follow the vision of founder Harry Stine, continually striving to improve corn and soybean performance. Stine operates the largest soybean breeding program in the industry, contributing to two-thirds of the soybean genetics planted in the U.S. annually. Stine also manages one of the most prolific corn breeding programs, evaluating hundreds of thousands of hybrids every year.

Products

Stine is an industry leader in introducing advanced soybean technologies, such as LibertyLink® GT27™, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™, and Enlist E3™ soybeans. The company also offers a broad range of corn products with top-tier traits, including Stine Agrisure Viptera®, Agrisure Duracade® brand corn, HP Corn® (high-population corn), and elite conventional hybrids.

Agronomy

Stine's agronomy team plays a key role in helping farmers maximize their yield. Regional sales agronomists across the country provide expertise on product selection, crop management, and planting strategies to ensure that every acre performs at its highest potential.