The fast green test is used in seed corn to detect damage to the pericarp (seed coat), with a quick one-day turn around for accurate test results. This test provides useful insight regarding both, seed conditioning and starter fertilizer. If seed corn was harvested at a higher moisture content, more threshing is required, leading to… Continue reading
Mr. Chris Schmidt – MCIA President gives us a reminder why MCIA is such a key role in the seed industry. One of the perks of writing the President’s Post is that I get to write about a variety of topics which are typically associated with agriculture in general and the seed industry in particular…. Continue reading
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! As we look back at 2022 – we just want to say a big THANK YOU to our board members, customers, members, and to all our family. Here’s to 2023 and all of the endeavors to come! As a reminder, the MCIA Office will be closed until January 2nd.
Wishing everyone a very, Merry Christmas! The MCIA Office will be closed from December 23rd – January 2nd.
Sending everyone best wishes for a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day! At MCIA we are thankful for a great staff, our community of growers, producers, and customers and our families for letting us do what we do everyday. We give many thanks to the farmers who put food on our plates, and clothes on our… Continue reading
Could this ancient grain tradition be the future of farming? Read this very interesting article.
Wheat samples have been trickling in day by day, keeping us busy. So far, germinations have been in the upper 90% for both red and white wheat seed. New crop red wheat treated germinations are averaging 98% while untreated germinations are 96%. New crop white wheat, both treated and untreated germination are averaging 99%. To… Continue reading
Happy 4th of July from the MCIA Team! Everyone is clearly aware of the inflation climb that has been going on over the past few years. Here is some interesting information before you head to the grocery store for your weekend BBQ. Your cookout will cost you 17% more than last year. Here are some… Continue reading
Thomas Siler joined the MCIA team in May 2022. He will be managing field inspections for all crops but specializing in seed corn. Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Crop and Soil Science and recently received his master’s degree, also, in Crop and Soil Science. Thomas grew up on a small… Continue reading
If you live in or near Mendon, Vicksburg, Constantine, Three Rivers or Howe, IN we are looking to hire multiple seed corn production inspectors for the summer months! This job includes daily walking of corn fields. A cell phone will be provided to record information about each field. Counts will have to be taken in… Continue reading